In this episode, you will meet current TCA parents and alumni Kate Manverse Purcey ‘03 and David Purcey ’01. Kate and David met and started dating while at TCA and now have twins in the fourth grade at TCA. They tell us about the process of coming back to TCA and the blessing it has been.

Both David and Kate believe the Biblical worldview they learned at TCA really prepared them for the world of major league baseball. They tell how God was faithful to provide at least one Christian family throughout their 30+ moves during David’s MLB career. Some of David’s greatest memories of TCA involve the coaches who were also teachers who poured into students.

Kate talks about what a joy it is to have their kids in a Christian environment and how she believes the TCA community is special because of the spiritual connection it provides. Grade-level prayer coordinators, Wall of Prayer, connecting students at different levels through pen pals, middle school houses, and adopted senior athletes add to the community feel at TCA. Serving through missions was a big part of Kate’s TCA experience and she now loves how TCA provides ways for the community to serve and walk through life together.

Their kids have been excited about the opportunities they have had in Lower School including being on the worship team, broadcasting on KTCA, and serving through Operation Christmas Child to name a few. On the sports front, David believes kids should play multiple sports until they are older and that youth sports play an important role in developing all kids.

We hope you will take some time to get to know the Purceys!