Partnering Together

MCA Families,

Over the last couple of days, I have had the opportunity to talk with many students about their summer plans, what they are looking forward to, and the excitement of what’s next. There is a lot of anticipation this time of year. But along with that excitement can also come a bit of uncertainty. A new grade level, new environments, new challenges, or even bigger life changes.

Yet Scripture reminds us of something steady and unchanging. Jesus is greater… than uncertainty.

In Psalm 37:23–24, we read, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.”

What a beautiful picture of God’s faithfulness. He is not distant from our steps; He is establishing them. He is guiding, upholding, and present in every step forward. Even when we cannot fully see what lies ahead, the Lord already does.

This is such a powerful truth for our children to hold onto, especially in seasons of transition and change. They may not know exactly what is ahead, but they can trust the One who does.

At MCA, we desire for students to grow not only in knowledge, but also in confidence in the Lord’s leading. And as parents, we have the opportunity to model that trust ourselves. We can speak truth over uncertainty and remind our children that God is already present in what lies ahead.

Because while circumstances may change, Christ does not.

Thank you for continuing to walk alongside us as we point students to that truth each day.

Because Jesus is greater, even than the unknown.

Kacey W. Chambers, MA
Head of School

MCA Families,

As we enter these final weeks, there is a lot competing for our attention. The days are full, the calendar is busy, and it can be easy to become distracted from what matters most. But Scripture calls us to something greater.

In Luke 10:41–42, Jesus says to Martha, “You are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.” In the middle of a busy and demanding moment, Jesus brings clarity to what matters most.

That same reminder is for us and for our children. There will always be many things calling for our attention, but not all of them carry the same weight. These final weeks are an opportunity to help our children stay focused, not just academically, but spiritually.

To be spiritually present.
To be spiritually engaged.
To give their best to what the Lord has placed right in front of them.

At MCA, we are grateful for all that fills our calendar, but we also want to be intentional in helping students learn how to focus on what matters most.

As parents, we can reinforce that by creating space for conversations, encouraging wise priorities, and reminding our children that faithfulness in the present moment matters. Because how we steward our attention shapes how we live.

Thank you for the way you continue to partner with us in guiding and leading your children well.

Jesus is greater.

Kacey W. Chambers, MA
Head of School

MCA Families,

As we continue through these final weeks, there is an increasing focus on outcomes. Grade level testing, final exams, academic awards, performances, and final evaluations begin to take center stage. It is easy in a season like this for students, and even for us as parents, to begin measuring success by results.

But Scripture reminds us of something greater. Jesus is greater… than performance.

In 1 Samuel 16:7, we read, “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” While the world places value on what is visible, God is always working at a deeper level.

This is such an important reminder for our children.

Yes, effort matters. Responsibility matters. Finishing strong matters. But their success is not found in a grade, a performance, or an outcome. Their success is rooted in their personal relationship with Christ.

At MCA, we want students to pursue excellence, but not for the sake of comparison or recognition. We want them to work faithfully because of who they represent.

As parents, this is a powerful opportunity to shape how our children view success. To celebrate effort, growth, and faithfulness. To remind them that while results may vary, their value does not.

Because the Lord is not simply looking at what they produce…He is shaping who they are becoming.

Jesus is greater! 

Kacey W. Chambers, MA
Head of School

MCA Families,

As we enter these final weeks of the school year, the finish line is now in sight, with about 20 academic days remaining depending on the grade level. There is a natural pull in this season to begin to ease up, to look ahead to summer, and to simply try to get through these last few weeks. But Scripture calls us to something greater. As we have been reminded all year, Jesus is greater… even in how we finish the task.

In Ecclesiastes 7:8, we read, “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” That is not how we naturally think. We tend to celebrate strong starts, excitement, and momentum. But God places value on how we finish. The end of a thing reveals our patience, our endurance, and ultimately what has been shaping our hearts all along.

That is what makes this season so meaningful. These final weeks are not just about wrapping things up; they are an opportunity to finish with purpose. Each day is a gift and a responsibility the Lord has entrusted to us. It is a privilege to learn, to teach, to grow, and to serve Him in this place.

At MCA, this is what we care about most. Yes, we want students to finish the year strong academically, but even more, we want them to grow in perseverance, discipline, and faithfulness to what God has placed before them. And as parents, we have a powerful opportunity right now to lean in, to encourage, and to remind our children that finishing strong is not about pressure. It is about stewardship… stewarding the time, the opportunity, and the responsibility the Lord has given them.

Because ultimately, how we finish reflects who we are living for.

Thank you for the way you continue to partner with us in shaping not just students, but disciples. It is a gift to walk alongside families who desire to see their children grow not only in knowledge, but in Christ. Let’s encourage our children not to coast, but to finish with patience, faithfulness, and purpose.

Because Jesus is greater, even in these final weeks.

Kacey W. Chambers, MA
Head of School

Welcome back, MCA Families!

I pray you had a restful Spring Break and that your time was anchored in the truth that the tomb is empty and our Lord is risen. Because of Jesus, we have hope, we have life, and our eternity with our Creator has been secured.

Over the break, I found myself following the Artemis II mission. As four astronauts made their journey around the moon and began their return to Earth, I was reminded of the vastness of God’s creation and how small, yet significant, our lives are. Throughout their mission, the astronauts remained in constant communication with mission control, even from over 200,000 miles away. Yet there was a moment, about 40 minutes long, when all communication was lost as they passed behind the moon, completely out of sight from Earth.

Just before that silence, astronaut Victor Glover paused to reflect, not on the science or even the mission itself, but on something far more meaningful. He pointed to his faith and to Matthew 22:37: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” In the middle of the unknown, in the moments before complete disconnection, he reminded the world of what matters most.

And it makes you pause. When everything else fades, when the noise quiets, when we step back and see life from an eternal perspective, what really matters?

Scripture answers that question with clarity in Book of Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” This is the life we are called to. Not one driven by achievement or recognition, but one shaped by humility, obedience, and a deep love for the Lord that overflows into how we love others.

As we step back into the rhythm of this week, my prayer is that we do not lose sight of that perspective. That we would walk humbly with our God, love others well, and live in a way that reflects His goodness and grace in every interaction, every decision, every moment.

Because when we see life through the lens of eternity, we are reminded that this is what matters most: Jesus is Greater!

Kacey W. Chambers, MA
Head of School