There’s an old expression, “home is where the heart is.” We’d like to ensure that our teachers are able to become fully integrated into the culture of Good Soil Academy. Doing such is healthy for our students, and healthy for the growth of our teachers. When people live in community they grow, and they grow together united around a common vision and mission.

The motto of Good Soil Academy is “[n]urtured and nourished for every good work in Christ.”  The process of nurturing extends to the mind, body and soul of every student at Good Soil Academy.  Sports play a unique role in nurturing students.

One of the most important Chichewa phrases to know is the title of this article; “zikomo, zikomo Kwambili.”  It means, “thank you, thank you very much.”  To each of you who gave to our furniture funding request, we say,  zikomo, zikomo kwambili.”

I write to you from Malawi.  This September 2025 we launch Good Soil Academy.  This is a bold new step and a bold new Mission to provide young Malawians with access to education.  So much has gone into the planning and launch of this venture. 

What is a chair? If you consult Webster’s Dictionary you’ll find that a “chair” is “a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person.”

At Good Soil Academy a chair is so much more than a seat.