Annual Report 2022-23

ANNUAL REPORT 2022–23

Elizabeth Clawson ‘23, participating in Senior Service at Covenant Christian School

Faith in Action Learning, serving, and leading at Westminster

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FRO M T H E HE AD OF SCH OOL Dear Family and Friends of Westminster Christian Academy, It is with heartfelt gratitude that I present to you our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

As you read through the following pages, I trust you will be inspired by God’s abundant grace towards Westminster Christian Academy and the remarkable blessings He has bestowed on our students, staff, and families.

The Lord has granted us the marvelous responsibility and privilege of nurturing and equipping our young men and women to become faithful servants of Christ in college, career, church, and community. They are being equipped and molded through Christcentered, world-class, and pioneering academic and extracurricular programs. Our teachers, coaches, and staff are not only highly skilled but also possess a deep passion for guiding and caring for each student. Their work fosters spiritual growth, instills a love for Christ, and teaches students to apply biblical principles to every aspect of life.

This year, our focused goal is to enable students to manifest their Faith in Action.

We seek to cultivate in them integrity in conduct and speech, excellence in service and skills, and compassion in relationships and community engagement.

As we embark on a new year, let us take a moment to offer thanks to God for His continued blessings upon Westminster and rejoice in the many ways He is actively transforming the lives of our students, allowing them to articulate and demonstrate their faith in thought, word, and deed. A Westminster parent encapsulated our mission beautifully: You have valued and affirmed my son as a child of God. We are amazed and deeply grateful for the endless commitment and generosity of the WCA community.

With warm regards and blessings,

Dr. Barrett Mosbacker Head of School 2

Board of Directors Matthew Ring, President

Tim Holley

Thom Avery, Vice President

Barth Holohan

John Hartwig, Secretary

Allison Kats

Anita Chimento, Treasurer

Chris Moellenhoff

Lyndsay Borage

John Ranheim

Rhoads Hall

Stefanie Ravenhill

Jackie Hibbler

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The Board of Directors and I extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributes to the Westminster Christian Academy experience. It is a joy and privilege to partner with you in preparing and equipping our students to engage the world and change it for Jesus Christ.

We also thank God for the ways He abundantly provides for our school. He works through faculty, volunteers, donors, families, and prayer warriors to ensure His gospel and grace permeate school life. We are part of a remarkable community.

Matthew Ring Board President

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In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’

AC TS 20 : 35

FAITH IN ACTION THEME VERSE

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Leading With Service For decades now, the 12th grade class at Westminster has participated in Senior Service, where they go into the St. Louis community every Thursday morning to help and serve others — in schools, retirement homes, animal shelters, hospitals, and more. Here are some lessons seniors learned last year.

WHAT THE COMMUNITY SAYS “Village residents and staff rave about Westminster students’ positive attitudes, willingness to help, problem-solving skills, and professional personalities. I look forward to years of future collaboration.”

J E N I F E R R U SS E L L , F R I E N DS H I P V I L L AG E

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“This year, I served at Kirkwood Animal Hospital. I cleaned exam rooms, but I also got to observe surgery and assist the veterinary doctors. I learned it’s not about you when you’re doing it; it’s about the people you’re serving, making their day easier, and showing them the love of Christ.”

L I Z Z Y CR OW E ‘ 23 “I served at Neuwoehner School for Children with Disabilities. I learned it can be easy to look over people when I’m dealing with my own life, but everybody needs help.

It feels like it’s now my duty to make sure everyone feels included.”

LO GA N J O N E S ‘ 23 “I worked at Mercy Hospital this year. Going in for service made me realize how much all of us need service at some point. Maybe today, it’ll be me helping someone at Mercy Hospital, and maybe 20 years from now, I’ll be the person who needs help.”

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N EW SERVICE PROG RAM T H IS Y E A R In 2023-24, students from every grade will go out into the community and serve others. Pray for our students as they use their gifts to show Christ’s love and learn more about themselves through serving.

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Applying Faith in the Classroom Our educators are exceptional at teaching various subjects through the lens of Scripture – from the sciences and mathematics to drama, writing, history, and languages. Students learn how to apply knowledge with an informed faith and benefit from hands-on experiences throughout their courses. Our Bible curriculum likewise prepares students to articulate and defend a Christian worldview and learn how to use their skills in ways that serve and honor God.

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2023 WestminsterYOU Academies and Enrichment Opportunities Business Academy Law & Constitution STUCO Leadership Fine Arts Ocean Discovery (Middle School) Business Academy Jr. (Middle School) STEM (Middle School)

MISSION Westminster Christian Academy honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith, for the children of Christian parents.

Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.

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Engaging the World for Jesus This summer, you could find Westminster students, teachers, and staff living out their faith all around the world!

AF RICA N VISI ON OF HOPE

Five Westminster faculty members traveled to African Vision of Hope in Zambia, which provides free education, food, medical care, and shelter to children in extreme poverty.

Our teachers provided training in pedagogy, leadership, and teaching from a Biblical worldview. They also visited the new STEM school, which Westminster helped to fund.

“While we traveled there to teach, we were taught as well. I learned that the joy of Christ is not bound to circumstances. I heard story after story of God’s work in the lives of children and adults who were rescued out of suffering and need. This experience changed me, and I will never be the same.”

H E I D I T H I E S, U S E N G L I S H D E PA RT M E N T CH A I R

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SA EMMUL CHRIST I AN ACADEM Y

God has used Westminster’s 15-year partnership with Saemmul Christian Academy to reach hundreds of students in South Korea with the Gospel. They opened in 2009 with 72 students and now have a K-12 school with 650 students and growing. This summer, Westminster students, teachers, and alumni traveled to Seoul, South Korea, to host an English camp for 5th and 6th graders.

“Watching the Westminster students step out of their comfort zone, challenge themselves to communicate and live with people of another culture is so rewarding.

Watching them realize that our God created a beautiful world rich in culture and diversity is always inspiring. Our Global Partnerships and the opportunities for our students to participate in these trips fulfill Westminster’s vision!”

K A R E N B OW M A N , G LO B A L E D U C AT I O N CO O R D I N ATO R

F R AN CE, SPAI N, AND T HE PACIFI C NORTHW E ST

World language students and teachers traveled to France and Spain to visit historic sites and serve local communities.

Westminster’s much-anticipated Summer Seminar tradition of outdoor learning and adventure took students and teachers to the Pacific Northwest, where they visited Olympic National Park, Mount Olympus, the Deschutes River, and more.

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All Glory to God

We are blessed at Westminster with amazing, God-given talent in athletics and the arts!

Our Wildcats play their hearts out in over 25 varsity sports. Last year, we saw our boys basketball scoring record broken, girls volleyball won their second straight state championship, and we had several state medalists and a team victory in girls swimming and diving!

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V IS I T T H E N E W H O M E O F W E ST M I NST E R AT H L E T I C S WC AW I L D CATS.O R G A N D D OW N LOA D T H E A P P

God’s giftings in creativity are on full display through Westminster’s visual arts, music, and theater programs. Students work tirelessly to showcase their skills and communicate the fullness of the human experience through painting, singing, acting, and more!

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H O N O R I N G T H E CL ASS O F 2023 Join us in thanking God for our 164 graduates from the Class of 2023!

Pray for their continued guidance as they use the knowledge, wisdom, and faith they developed at Westminster in college, career, and beyond!

99% ATTENDING COLLEGE

1% MILITARY & OTHER

8,100 HOURS SPENT SERVING THE COMMUNITY

$21.7 MILLION

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED $132,753 AVERAGE OFFERED PER SENIOR

31.5 AVERAGE ACT OF TOP 25%

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

COLLEGE ATTENDANCE INCLUDES: Abilene Christian University, Butler University, Calvin University, Howard University, Northwestern University, Pepperdine University, Purdue University, Saint Louis University, University of Illinois, University of Missouri – Columbia, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, Wheaton College

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A Final Celebration God blessed our seniors and parents with a beautiful outdoor graduation ceremony.

Watch the graduation livestream and view photos at wcastl.org/annualreport

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Excellent, ChristHonoring Teachers

67%

of faculty hold advanced degrees

EXPERIENCE

39%

with 6 – 15 years

48% with 16+ years

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94

FACULTY

11:1

student/faculty ratio

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DOCTORATES

WH AT PA R ENTS SAY ...

“The faculty connect with students and model Christ-like care and what it looks like to walk humbly with God.” “The integration of a Christian worldview in academics is amazing.”

“The teachers really prepare students for college.”

“They not only know their content, but they love Jesus and teach about Him in every subject.”

“The teachers love Christ and teach God’s truth.”

2023 A RLEN DYKST RA AWA RD WI NNE RS Taylor Orr, English Department Co-Chair, 8th Grade English

David Haas, Upper School Math This honor is presented annually to two teachers who demonstrate outstanding expression of the Christian life and worldview, mastery of subject matter, involvement in student life through co-curricular activities, are consulted by students and colleagues for counsel, model a consistent Christian lifestyle, and are creative in the classroom.

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The Joy of Faith Westminster’s long-standing traditions of Homecoming and Carnival and Spirit Week gave students and the community plenty of opportunities to combine faith with fellowship, fun, and even some friendly competition!

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SP I RIT WEE K 2023 RESULTS R ECA P Art Board: 8th Grade Film Project: Seniors Boys Poms: Juniors Lip Sync: Seniors Overall: Seniors

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Honor God In All That We Do You’ll see these words when you walk out of Westminster’s Grand Entry. They’re our goal.

On the playing field, on stage, in the classroom, and in the community, our prayer is for Westminster students to discover and use gifts in ways that bring honor to God. Athletic achievements are exciting. Artistic accomplishments are deserved. Academic success is our aim. But at the end of the day, and after each school year, we want this verse in Colossians to ring true.

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And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

CO LOSS I A N S 3:17 19

T HA NK YOU FOR

Putting Your Faith Into Action A heartfelt thanks to everyone who partners with Westminster in prayer, volunteering, and giving. Your gifts are used to recruit and retain exceptional teachers, strengthen and develop innovative programs, and help more families access a world-class Christian education.

$3.67 million CONSISTING OF: ANNUAL FUND, CAPITAL & RESTRICTED

32%

$ 3.3

MI L L I O N IN TOTAL TUITION GRANTS EXTENDED TO 32% OF OUR STUDENT BODY

“My family and I are extremely grateful for the generous tuition grant you have provided for our daughter. Your generosity was a major answer to prayer. We truly believe Westminster is the place where she needs to be for several reasons, and because of your partnership, this major prayer request has been answered. Through you, God has again shown Himself to be faithful and a present help at the right time!”

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T U I T I O N G R A N T R E CI P I E N T FA M I LY

282

LEADERSHIP DONORS AND FAMILIES CONTRIBUTED $1,000 OR MORE THIS YEAR. THANK YOU!

“We made the conscious decision to support Westminster, because of its unique covenantal foundation which has positively impacted the growth of our daughters… spiritually, academically, athletically, and through the arts.”

DIRK AND LIZ DISPER

Parents and Supporters

We were honored to welcome many families into our legacy society this year, recognizing individuals who have included Westminster in their will or estate plans. If this is your intention, kindly let us know so we can include you in this special group of faith-filled supporters. You can contact Jeremy Marsh at jeremymarsh@wcastl.org or 314.997.2901 ext 6160. Thank you!

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Financial Report OPERATING INCOME STATEMENT (unaudited; does not include restricted giving or related expenses)

REVENUE Net Tuition and Fees Ancillary Income Donations Annual Fund: $850,000 Capital Purposes: $2,580,000

Total Revenue

As of July 31, 2023 $14,750,000 $400,000 $3,430,000

$18,580,000

EXPENSES Payroll & Benefits Instructional, Athletic, & Admin Expenses Facilities Debt Service

Total Expenses

$12,550,000 $2,350,000 $1,300,000 $2,290,000

$18,490,000

BALANCE SHEET ASSETS Operating Funds Endowment Funds Pledges Receivable Property & Equipment Other

$3,920,000 $3,070,000 $7,635,000 $55,030,000 $455,000

Total Assets

$70,110,000

LIABILITIES

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Accounts Payable Prepaid Tuition Debt Other

$70,000 $6,025,000 $17,725,000 $190,000

Total Liabilities

$24,010,000

Net Assets

$46,100,000

THANK YOU! I am so grateful for the generosity of the Westminster community. Once again, you have exemplified the grace of giving, serving, and praying to ensure more students are prepared and equipped to engage the world and change it for Jesus Christ.

God’s providence of nearly $3.7 million in gifts this year is a testament to His faithfulness and your willingness to be used by Him to further our mission. Thank you! It’s my hope that this report demonstrates the remarkable impact of your giving—young lives transformed by gospelminded teachers and coaches serving in an environment with the resources needed to provide a truly excellent education rooted in biblical truth.

As we continue this year, guided by our theme of Faith in Action, may the Lord inspire us to give even more, thus increasing the promised blessing both for others and for us. Amen!

Thank you again for your commitment to Westminster.

God continues to use you to further his purposes for our students and advance his kingdom.

With Gratitude,

Jeremy Marsh, Head of Institutional Advancement

ADVA N CEME NT T E AM Michelle Burke Major Gift Officer

Shannon Kekhaev Assistant Head of Institutional Advancement

Hannah Murray Alumni Relations Coordinator

Carolyn Holt Major Gift Officer

Jeremy Marsh Head of Institutional Advancement

Dale Ribble Major Gift Officer

We are grateful to partner with and serve you to advance the mission of Westminster.

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“To me, the phrase ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive’ is a testament to how we were created. As humans we find greater, true pleasure in serving others rather than when we please ourselves. God created us to be in community and we find satisfaction when we work, and more specifically bless others in this work.”

W I L L KO E N I G, 2026 CL ASS P R E S I D E N T

2026 Student Council Leaders at Leadership Training in Florida

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