Student Ministry

List of 7 items.

• Bible Classes

  Lower School: All students participate in foundational daily Bible instruction. Through age-appropriate instruction, Bible time explores the narrative of the old and new testaments to understand Biblical truth, characteristics of God, and life application. Students also participate in scripture memorization and prayer. Biblical truths continue to be integrated throughout the day to inspire and empower our students. 
  
  Middle and Upper Schools: MBCA's Bible program builds a foundation for spiritual growth through both academic and personal engagement with the Bible and theological issues over the course of their time at MBCA. We start in sixth grade with the Old Testament, seventh grade with the New Testament, and then move to Logic and Apologetics in eighth grade. The Upper School classes continue to build on this foundation with a deeper exploration of the Old Testament in ninth grade, New Testament in tenth grade, Worldview and world religions in eleventh grade, and finally Ethics and Apologetics in the twelfth grade. Students build a strong foundation in understanding the Bible, and from there begin asking questions about how to apply these biblical truths to their lives.

• Chapel

  Lower School: Each week, students in grades JK-5th Grade gather for a dynamic time of corporate worship and spiritual growth. Within each Chapel, students and teachers enjoy worshiping through music and song, prayer, and Bible instruction. A variety of speakers from the MBCA community engage students in Christ-centered learning related to the annual theme. 
  
  Middle School: Each week, Middle School students participate in gender-based Chapel sessions and Small Group environments. This gives the ability to have gender-specific topics that are relatable and developmentally appropriate for adolescents. When entering Middle School, students are placed in a small group with a same-gendered faculty leader and will remain with the same group all three years. These activities take place during our Enrichment Block on Wednesdays.
  
  Upper School: Each week, Upper School students gather for a meaningful time of spiritual formation through a rhythm of Chapel and gender-based Small Groups. Chapel provides an opportunity for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching, and is uniquely shaped by student leadership teams who help plan the messaging and lead worship. On alternating weeks, students meet in gender-based Small Groups, creating space for deeper conversation, discipleship, and connection around topics relevant to their stage of life. Together, these experiences foster a Christ-centered community that encourages students to grow in faith and actively live it out.

• Biblical Integration

  As a concept, Biblical Integration is the approach that defines the worldview from which a curriculum will be taught. Instead of teaching from a secular worldview, MBCA approaches all subjects from an understanding that we are seekers after God's truth, and we seek to discover that truth which is already embedded in the subject matter. This is what we refer to as a "Christ-centered" education. The terms "Biblical Integration" and "Christ-Centered Instruction" are synonyms that describe a philosophical approach to classroom instruction that recognizes the authority of scripture and our seeking after God's objective truth. 
  
  We do not seek to indoctrinate children or simply teach our students what to think. At MBCA, and in partnership with our Biblical Integration partners, we deliberately seek to have students learn how to think. We encourage students to question, explore, be honest, express doubts, and explore answers. We want students to own their learning, and own their faith.

• DANIEL Program

  DANIEL (Developing and Nurturing Influential Educated Leaders) is a leadership development program for Upper School students and every student is encouraged to participate. This program was made for students to develop leadership and collaborate with adults and peers. Students have the opportunity at the beginning of each school year to select an area of leadership that they would like to participate in based on their interest. Students can choose from Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Chapel Worship, Honor Council, National Honor Society, and Retreat Leaders. As a part of this program, the students are required to complete and extra ten hours of service in order to graduate. 

• Service Opportunities & Mission Trips

  Eagle Service Program
  The purpose of the Eagle Service Program is to teach students the joy of selflessly serving others in the name of Jesus Christ. This is done by showing the love of Christ to those in need through practical deeds in obedience to God's command to spread His love through word and deed. MBCA faculty and staff are committed to helping students learn and grow as followers of Jesus Christ. Learning to serve and sacrifice in humility and to develop good work habits will help students grow in character, wisdom, and discernment.

  
  

  Program Goals for Students:

  • Make a difference for Christ in the community.
  • Use your God-given talents to help others.
  • Reach out in Christian love by helping an individual or organization.
  • Help in uplifting the body of Christ through volunteer service to others.
  • Build a positive self-image based on your willingness to extend help to those in need.

  Middle School and Upper School students have division-specific service hour requirements that must be met. 
  
  Mission Trips-Middle School
  As part of our school’s commitment to fostering spiritual growth, the 8th Grade Capstone & Mission Trip provides students with a transformative, week-long opportunity to serve others. This hands-on mission experience deepens their faith, strengthens their character, and cultivates a heart for service. 
  
  Mission Trips-Upper School
  Upper School mission trips are designed so that our students get to serve and grow together while interacting with others throughout the world. Every year we go to Puerto Rico so that our students get a feel for overseas missions. We also do a local mission trip to help students recognize the need that is in their own backyard. No matter where we go, students volunteer to step into their calling as followers of Jesus, mature and grow in faith together, and learn to see the image of God in every person. This means meeting tangible needs in different communities and building meaningful relationships with people of different backgrounds and cultures.

• Spiritual Retreats

  Middle School Retreat: If you look up the word "retreat" in the dictionary, you will get a variety of definitions to consider. Whether verb or noun, this term can change the direction of a sentence in a single word. It is a powerful term that we take very seriously in the Middle School, and we do so only weeks into the school year. Relationships. Bonding. Spiritual emphasis. These are at the core of who we are in these middle years of tremendous personal and academic growth.
  
  We begin the first weeks of school traveling off for our annual retreat to Woodlands Camp in Cleveland, Georgia. In this case, we lean into the description of retreat that refers to a quiet, secluded place in which one can rest and relax. Furthermore, we enjoy the additional meaning which speaks to a time for prayer. Stripped away from the confines of schedules and expectations, we are free to play, relax, fellowship, and pray with one another both students and faculty alike. It is an invaluable time away that affords us the opportunity to establish relationships, plant spiritual seeds, and grow this next generation of young leaders.
  
  

  Upper School Retreat: We begin the school year with our annual retreat. It is a purposeful time set apart to establish the tone for the year ahead spiritually, relationally, and culturally within our community.
  
  

  Upper School students travel off campus for this shared experience of fellowship, worship, and connection. Free from the usual rhythms of schedules and academic demands, students are given the space to build meaningful relationships, deepen their faith, and engage in intentional community.
  
  

  A unique and powerful aspect of the Upper School Retreat is its student leadership. Led by the Dean of Students alongside a team of senior leaders who have spent the previous year planning and preparing, the retreat reflects a student-driven vision for spiritual life. Through worship, teaching, and shared experiences, the retreat sets the foundation for the annual spiritual theme and unifies the Upper School as they step into the year together.

• Co-Curricular Activities

  Lower School
  News Crew
  Spelling Bees
  Safety Patrol (5th Grade)
  LS Student Government Association
  
  Middle School
  Art Club
  FIRST Lego League Robotics
  National Junior Honor Society
  News Crew
  
  Upper School
  Model UN
  Robotics Team (FIRST FTC)
  Theater
  Chess Club
  Environmental Club
  Girls in STEM
  Outdoor Club
  National Honor Society
  Science National Honor Society
  National Art Honor Society
  DANIEL Project