Strategic Plan 2024

The mission of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is to provide a truly Christ-centered education for our children through an environment which develops and encourages academic excellence, spiritual growth, and a lifelong love and desire for learning.

Overview:

It’s encouraging to see how the scriptures provide a roadmap for strategic planning. We are admonished to balance the wisdom of careful planning (Proverbs 21:5, 6:6-8, Luke 14:28) with the humility of knowing that our plans are of no value if they are not God’s plans (Proverbs 16:3, 16:9, James 4:13-15).

We are reminded that “unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain”. (Proverbs 27:1).

Here at MBCA, we are keenly aware that this school is God’s and that we are simply his stewards, tasked with managing it well for his glory.

We are excited to share The MBCA Strategic Plan, which gives an overview of how we will continue to thrive by stewarding the time, talent, and treasure which God has entrusted to us.

The process: Academy leadership has involved faculty and staff, parents, students, alumni parents, as well as experts and professionals in developing this plan.

Phase 1 Details:

• Performance turf field (completed)

• Parking and campus beautification (completed)

• STEM Engineering lab (completed)

• Cross Country trail (completed)

• Conversion of softball/baseball field (completed)

• Digital Media Production Studio (completed)

• STEM Biomed lab

• Construct fine arts studio

• Complete 20,000 s.f., state-of-the-art Student Center, complete with weight rooms, training rooms, locker rooms, offices, meeting space, multipurpose event space, concessions, press box, flex classroom space, balcony overlooking the field, and more.

1. Academic facilities

2. Expanded dining facilities

3. Commercial kitchen

4. Student commons areas

5. Performance gym

6. New traffic entrance and exit

The details:

From surveys, to focus groups and committees, to open forums, we have been blessed with a breadth of insight that is incorporated into this plan.

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Here you will see a broad overview which represents detailed executable plans. The SMART (Specific, Measurable, Assignable, Reasonable, Timebound) goals which flesh out the overview you see here requires a team effort, and everyone in our community will have an opportunity to be involved through leading, volunteering, praying, giving, and participating.

Already underway with many of these initiatives, we are realizing the power of a purpose-driven community which comes together to accomplish a common goal.

The purpose and implementation:

An effective strategic plan is not one that is simply completed and put on a shelf. It’s a living concept that continues to develop and improve as it is implemented. It acts as a road map, and as we discover new horizons and pursue new opportunities, the plan will continue to grow with us. We are thrilled to join together to accomplish these exciting goals!

Initiative I :

Acadic Developmt

Our goal is to build on MBCA’s reputation of providing high-quality academic programs that attract and retain mission-fit students and develop well-rounded, lifelong learners who are committed to excellence in all facets of their lives.

build on MBCA’s reputation of providing high-quality academic programs that attract and retain good-fit students and develop students who will be well-rounded, lifelong learners who are committed to excellence in all facets of their lives

Develop departmental structure led by department chairs

Develop a school-wide scope and sequence/curriculum map

Deepen STEM and Arts programming

Strengthen opportunities for students who thrive on additional challenge with advanced and honors tracks as well as expand targeted academic support

Develop faculty peer-mentorship programs

Initiative VII :

Psnel

Our goal is to hire and retain the highest quality, mission-focused faculty and staff who are invested in the lives of students and their development, both academically and spiritually.

Broaden national and local search opportunities with partnerships and professional networks that focus on recruitment of Christian faculty

Continue to increase pay and benefits for faculty and staff

Develop coaching programs for faculty and staff

Increase funding and strengthen process for ongoing professional development

Enhance HR processes

Reinforce security training for faculty and staff

Complete development of a new US course catalog and crossdivisional curriculum mapping

Spitual Developmt

Our goal is to ensure spiritual growth is a foundational element in every facet of the school's planning, programming, personnel, and operations.

FURTHER STRENGTHEN

our chapel program at each level

PARTNER WITH like-minded Christian organizations, leveraging their strengths to supplement inhouse spiritual development

CONDUCT a comprehensive Biblical integration coaching program, training all faculty in

Our goal is to provide robust opportunities outside the classroom for student development spiritually, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically.

Complete program director alignment in sports, arts, and other co-curriculars

Complete expansion of football, softball, swim, and tennis programs

Establish a coach training and mentorship program

Work with Campus Planning Committee to develop facilities to support our co-curriculars

Expand fine and performing arts offerings and strengthen club offerings

Increase participation in national organizations

Initiative VI:

Co-Cculs

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how to most effectively integrate a Biblical worldview in the classroom

ALIGN and coordinate all facets of MBCA spiritual development: Bible classes, chapel, retreats, student leadership, discipleship groups, Biblical integration, and more . .

DEVELOP cohesive Bible curriculum that follows a sequence from JK -12th grade which includes cross-disciplinary connections

Finces

Our goal is to build on today’s momentum of strong stewardship, ensuring quality management strategies, efficiency, stability, and long-term sustainability in all Academy operations.

Complete automation of financial processes

Strengthen finance and investment committee with experts in the community

Provide more deliberate management of endowment funds

Formalize comprehensive business office policy and procedure manual

Expand strategic approach to budgeting through broader involvement and ongoing five-year budgeting process

Initiative IV:

Advct

Our goal is to

to complete the master facility plan and support annual operational needs to provide the highestquality education for our students.

Raise $8.7 Million for Phase 1 by July 2024

Raise $1.5 Million in grants by December 2024

Raise $800,000 in annual giving

ESTABLISH PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

Establish Planned Giving Program raise sufficient funds

Strengthen the Alumni Association through formalizing its structure and activities

Develop innovative marketing initiatives