It all began with a personal desire and need for my own family—where I sought for a deeper Christ-centered education where my children could learn not only from academic books, but through meaningful life experiences. Where we could be involved and share activities with like-minded people/community. Where we could grow spiritually and in faith as a family, discover a love for learning, and form friendships that would be long-lasting for a lifetime. Where we would be set apart to follow God wholeheartedly.

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  I prayed that God would open doors for my children's needs and asked him to use me with my talents.  Never expecting that he would answer with much more. Little did I know what God was preparing and the project he had in mind. A beautiful ministry, an understanding of the calling to my life and to my heart as a parent. 

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  God confirmed my prayer and guided my life in a decision where I stepped out in faith to the uncertain path before me. A direction He has sustained now for 23 yrs. A change in my life that I would never think would become my whole purpose as a mother, but also a deep understanding of this beautiful ministry with my family.

 

  In a small room that was my living room and dining room, this became our first school. With two small IKEA desks and beautiful colorful posters on the walls. And a lot of didactic material, and beautiful curricula that focused on God's principles, my husband and I decided to take this step of faith and commit ourselves to Him and His calling.

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  We understood our Commitment to what He had given us. What is most beautiful and to treasure, which are our children. We understood what the word of God says and what we learned over time as to the responsibility of what he called us to do .... Educating our children, guarding their hearts, and bringing them to the knowledge of Christ. 

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  In a little room and a small ceremony, we dedicate our school and our children to God. That day thus sealing our decision and commitment with God. We started the most beautiful and best decision for our lives. Even this day, I remain determined that I would never go back to the old way and conventional education traditions. Today I know what God has given us to our family, much more than we would have ever imagined. 

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  That day was a step of faith into the unknown... I did not understand what I now know...

 

  It is a heartfelt blessing to have our children close and to know their hearts.    To experience and be able to share daily memories and have time for the little details. To sit and share the word of God daily while having breakfast.  To feel the joy that comes to my heart when my boys kiss and hug me when doing their school work correctly or understanding what they have learned. Confirming in my heart what God had shown me, what he had called me to do, and the direction he wanted for my life and that of my children. That this was worth much more than academics and my personal time or professional career.  And like this, so many memories that I treasure and will never forget, and that I thank God for the time he has given us together.

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  And after all these years, I can say with confidence that my God was working on his perfect plan of what He wanted to do, and now, only by his grace has He bore fruit and blessed in establishing this BCA academic program that came from our heart. 

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​ With the same heart and mindset with which my family started 23 yrs. ago, here in BCA we believe our Academic Program is not meant to be walked alone. We believe it takes a God-centered community of veterans to guide on this path to encourage parents and children to become and fulfill the purposeful design that God intended for their lives and family. To support them every step of the way and make the journey meaningful. Our Distant Learning Program brings families together to learn, serve, build friendships, and create memories that last far beyond the school years. A rooted example that we share from our personal experience to every family that comes to our door.

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  As I write this to you today, I remember where it all began… where everything started years ago…

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  Now we share with you all that which God has given to us and pray that in our service to your family this will be a blessing to your life.

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  We pray for this legacy, for new generations, and the purpose of the calling of the hearts of the parents to God´s obedience. To accomplish the promise of God that states in Malachi 4:6

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​ "He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents."

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Today, as you scroll through our BCA website, my heart's desire is for you to see God in all we do. My prayer is that your heart will be turned to a higher calling with your family and that His purpose will be fulfilled within your life.

Maureen Katase

BCA Academic Director