You’re Pouring Your Life into this School.
Grow Your School Without Carrying It All on Your Shoulders.
Are You Making It Up As You Go?
You took this role because you believed in the mission. But when you said yes, the school didn't hand you a playbook—just an expectation to execute.
So you're Googling solutions at midnight. Borrowing ideas from bigger schools that don't fit yours. Making decisions based on gut feeling because you don't know what 'right' looks like.
Here's what's happening:
You're making critical decisions without knowing if they're the right ones
Every crisis feels like a test you didn't study for
You're borrowing strategies from schools 10x your size (that don't work)
You can't tell if you're building something sustainable or just surviving
You're terrified someone will ask "What's your plan?" and you won't have an answer
You're not failing. You're just missing the frameworks that turn guesswork into confidence.
How to Stop Guessing and Start Leading
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Take the 5-Minute Clarity Scorecard
Find out exactly where you're winging it
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Book Your Fog-Lifting Debrief (45 min)
We’ll map your path forward. No fluff.
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Get the Playbooks You Need
Frameworks & Playbooks | 1-on-1 Coaching
Whatever fits your school.
Coaching Programs that Provide the Solutions
With expert guidance and proven strategies, we help you overcome obstacles and lead your school to new heights.
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Cash Leak Stopper
"I don't even know where the money is going..."
Transform your school's financial health with the Cash Leak Stopper! In just 7 days, conduct an audit to identify and plug the leaks draining your resources; tuition gaps, payroll bloat, and more. Don’t let your life's work fade away; the future of your school deserves a legacy. Act now and secure your school's thriving tomorrow!
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First 30-Day Playbook
“I’m starting a new role and have no playbook…”
Kickstart your leadership journey with the First 30-Day Playbook, a powerful roadmap designed especially for new principals. Navigate your role with confidence as you establish vital systems while gaining momentum in just 30 days. Ready to conquer overwhelm?
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Comprehensive Playbook Collection
“I'm tired of reinventing the wheel every single day...”
Step into a legacy of leadership with the Comprehensive Playbook Collection from Stronger School. With proven strategies, you're equipped to tackle every hurdle and ensure your school's enduring mission. Don't let your efforts fade; invest in your lasting impact today!
Includes:
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- One Coaching Session
Signature Coaching Program
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Building a Stronger School Coaching
"What’s important in the next 24 months?”
Empowering Leaders to Transform Christian Schools
As a leader in a Christian school, you understand the profound impact a healthy, thriving environment can have on families and students. However, leading a school can often feel lonely, overwhelming, and frustrating. You need someone in your corner who can help you think through your challenges, hold you accountable, and provide fresh perspectives.
That’s where I come in. With over 24 years of coaching experience, I know how to motivate leaders like you. I know how to make you feel stronger and clearer in your vision.
My signature coaching program is specifically designed for leaders who want to gain momentum and lead their schools in a positive direction.
I want you to succeed, and I know that the right tools in your hands will help you do just that. If you're ready to take your leadership to the next level, I’d love to partner with you.
Includes:
- Six months of 1-on-1 coaching sessions- A comprehensive walk-through of the Building a Stronger School program
- Access to even more playbooks and frameworks to help you lead effectively
The Secret Every Experienced Principal Knows (That Nobody Told You)
Successful principals aren't smarter than you. They're not more talented. They don't work harder.
They just have the playbooks you don't.
They know what to do in the first 30 days. They have frameworks for budget decisions. They have templates for board reports. They have systems for staff development.
You're trying to invent all of this from scratch while running a school. That's not leadership—that's survival mode.
What if you could skip 3 years of trial-and-error and just get the frameworks that work?
Meet Your Guide // Steven Barker
Over 24 years of coaching, I've worked with hundreds of leaders. And here's what most of them confess in our first session: 'I'm drowning in options and I feel like I'm just winging it.'
They're not failing. They're paralyzed—too many strategies, too many voices, too many 'best practices' that contradict each other.
My job is simple: I help leaders cut through the noise and feel strong and confident about the decisions they're making. Not because I give them all the answers, but because I give them the frameworks that turn overwhelm into clarity.
I've spent my career doing this—as a leadership coach, as an Executive Pastor at a Top 100 Reproducing Church, and as a consultant with a leading church consulting firm. I know what it's like to face decisions with incomplete information and high stakes.
When I enrolled my own kids in a Christian school, I saw principals everywhere carrying that same weight—brilliant leaders paralyzed by options, second-guessing every move.
That's why I built this. The playbooks and coaching that turn "Am I doing this right?" into "I know exactly what to do next.
Two Paths Forward
SUCCESS →
Make decisions with confidence because you have a proven framework, not just a gut feeling. Your board trusts you. Your staff follows you.
And you finally sleep through the night.
FAILURE →
Keep Googling 'how to handle [insert crisis]' at midnight. Keep wondering if you're one bad decision away from proving you weren't ready for this role. Keep white-knuckling every enrollment season.
You didn't sign up to fake it till you make it.
You said yes to this role because you believed in the mission. But nobody warned you there's no instruction manual. No proven path. No one checking your work.
So you're making it up—borrowing ideas that don't quite fit, hoping your decisions are the right ones, wondering if other principals feel this lost.
Here's the truth: You're not failing. You just don't have the frameworks that turn guesswork into confidence.
You didn't sign up to fake it till you make it.
You said yes to this role because you believed in the mission. You wanted to build something Christ-centered. Something that lasts.
But right now? You're making critical decisions without knowing if they're the right ones. Every crisis feels like a test you didn't study for. And deep down, you're wondering: "Am I actually doing this right?"
You're not failing. You're just missing the frameworks that turn guesswork into confidence. One 45-minute conversation can change that.
Imagine:
Making decisions with clarity—not just hoping you got it right.
Walking into board meetings knowing exactly what to say.
Finally sleeping through the night because you have a proven plan.
That's what the Fog-Lifting Debrief is for.
It's a working session, not a pitch fest. We'll review your scorecard, diagnose what's missing, and I'll show you exactly what frameworks will work for YOUR school. If coaching makes sense, we'll talk about it. If not, you'll still walk away with a clear next step.
You don't need to figure this out alone. Let's turn overwhelm into a gameplan.
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