Dr. John Lindsell: First and foremost, it was the profound impact Westminster had on my own family. My daughters, Jenna and Eva, had been in public schools before we arrived, but they received a truly superb education at Westminster.

Beyond that, Westminster was my first opportunity to serve as a Head of School. I spent almost 30 years in school leadership afterward, but Westminster is where I truly learned what lies at the heart of an excellent Christian school. We worked to build upon the school’s high-caliber AP program, but what really stood out was the incredible sense of community. Stephanie and I made lifelong friends here. Our close partnership with First Presbyterian Church was immensely positive, and we were blessed to see major campus improvements come to life, including raising over $4 million to construct Pamplin Hall.

People often ask if being a Head of School is a difficult job. But I always tell them: I got paid to go to soccer games, watch school plays, and invest in a beautiful community of faculty, parents, and students. It was an absolute joy.

Dr. Lindsell: It comes down to a deep belief in Westminster’s unique mission. In the landscape of Christian education, it is easy to find schools that are strong in faith but weak in academics. Throughout my career, I’ve always believed that our faith should inspire intellectual rigor, not replace it. Westminster has always modeled this beautifully. The centrality of Christ is of first importance, but academics are never treated as a mere afterthought. The faculty are deeply committed to preparing students thoroughly for college and for life.

On a personal level, I have a strong emotional attachment to Westminster because of what it did for my own girls. It gave them a true love of learning and the desire to excel. Today, they are successful adults, and most importantly, they are both walking closely with the Lord and raising their own children to do the same.

My planned gift is an expression of profound gratitude. I am grateful for what the school did for my children, and I am grateful to the Westminster Board of Trustees. They had the faith to hire me as an untested administrator, transitioning me from my background as a public school CFO into headship. To this day, I still compare every board I have ever worked with to Westminster's, and Westminster's remains the absolute best.

Dr. Lindsell: First, I hope our decision to establish a planned gift inspires and encourages others to consider doing the same. Second, I hope that this contribution, in its own way, helps secure and strengthen Westminster for the long term. We want to ensure that future generations of students can experience the same life-changing, Christ-centered education that blessed my family so deeply.