Empowering Minds. Transforming Lives. Anchored in Faith.
The Enlight Learning Foundation is dedicated to making high-quality, faith-based education accessible to students, families, schools, and communities.
What we do
At Enlight Learning Foundation, we transform lives through two powerful ministries:
Tuition Scholarships
We provide scholarships to help students access Christian schools where faith and learning thrive. By eliminating financial barriers, we help families prioritize their children’s spiritual growth and education.
New School Grants
We support churches and communities in establishing or expanding Christian schools. From funding to practical resources, we help create sustainable centers for learning and spiritual formation.
Mission
To advance faith-based education by supporting students, families, and schools with scholarships, resources, and innovative solutions. Through Christian values and academic excellence, we empower future generations to fulfill their God-given potential.
Vision
To lead a movement where faith and education intersect, ensuring that every student has access to academic excellence rooted in biblical principles. We envision a world where Christian schools are beacons of hope, guiding students to serve God and others with courage, compassion, and wisdom.
Who we serve
Our mission extends to:
- Families seeking Christ-centered education for their children.
- Students who aspire to grow spiritually and excel academically.
- Churches and Educators ready to integrate faith into teaching.
- Communities striving to make Christian education accessible for all.
Join Us in Transforming Lives
Your partnership can create lasting impact. Together, we can:
Expand access to Christ-centered education in underserved communities.
Provide scholarships to students in need.
Equip churches to establish thriving Christian schools.
Board of Directors
Joel Endress
Secretary
Joel graduated from Simpson University with a bachelor's degree in Organization Leadership. He has over 10 years of fundraising and marketing experience and serves on the pastoral staff of his local church. He is passionate about biblical education, the restoration of the family, and empowering the next generation. He has been married to his wife, Letty, for 9 years, and they have two boys, Willam and Warren. He enjoys hiking, camping, and riding his motorcycle in his free time.
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
Alex Jr. Solodyankin
Treasurer
Alex Jr. graduated from Whitworth University with a B.A. double major in accounting and marketing as a Cum Laude recipient. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and is currently working on obtaining his CPA certification. He is ACSI certified. Alex Jr. worked in the education field since 2006 as a high school math teacher and assisted the head of school with administrative duties at a local private Christian school. He joined Enlightium Academy in 2013 and served in varying administrative positions. Alex Jr. is a lifelong learner and is passionate about helping others reach greater heights in all realms of life. A foundational principle upon which he has built his life is that each individual is made in the image of God, has intrinsic value, and possesses God-given abilities which must be further developed and used for God’s glory in order to steward God’s creation well.
"The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light."
Thomas Lambert
Founder and President
Thomas graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. He taught Spanish and math for five years in public and private schools before coming to work for Enlightium Academy in 2015. He is ACSI and Mississippi state-certified. He is passionate about using innovative approaches to provide students with unique learning models to meet their individual needs. He is dedicated to developing a positive organizational culture that helps nurturing an atmosphere conducive to learning. He has been married since 2010 and has three children, Titus, Linen Grey, and Judah. He loves outdoor activities like camping and playing disc golf, and he enjoys long distance running.