Parents, get ready for an incredible two-day Biblical worldview training conference - PCA’s Biblical Worldview Institute (BWi) will be Tuesday and Wednesday, November 9th and 10th. This year’s theme is Civility and the line-up of speakers and topics is fantastic - we would love to see you for any or all of the sessions! On Tuesday, students will hear from Alexandra Hudson, author of Against Politeness, a soon-to-be-released book on why “civility” is more important than “politeness” in our current cultural climate. There will also be a panel discussion with college presidents Dr. Adam Wright (DBU) and Dr. Blake Thompson (Mississippi College) along with Alliance Defending Freedom attorney and former PCA parent Ryan Bangert discussing the “cancel culture” on the college campus and how as Christians we need to learn to engage and not shy away from the opportunity to live boldly for Christ while in college. The final session for Tuesday morning will feature Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, president of the Christian Thinkers Society and author of a new book titled Unleashing Peace: Experiencing God’s Shalom in Your Pursuit of Happiness. 

On Wednesday morning, students will get to hear from Darrell Harrison with Just Thinking Ministries as well as Caleb Kaltenbach, author of Messy Truth: How to Foster Community without Sacrificing Conviction - incredible book, convicting and encouraging at the same time! And Wednesday’s session will end with a crowd favorite - Christian illusionist Jim Munroe - check out his I Am Second testimony!

To learn more about the BWi event and to register for attendance, check out the PCA website HERE. To check out some of our incredible past BWi conferences and speakers, click HERE.

Listen as we learn from the incredibly wise PCA college and career counseling department at PCA, Plano and North campuses - Jodi Benavidez, Toni King, and Kristin Dysart share some great insight for parents about how to prepare for the next chapter for their students following graduation from PCA. What does it mean for a college to be a “good fit” for your student? How important are grades and SAT/ACT scores? Should I attend the same college as my parents and/or friends? What role does your faith play in selecting a college? Listen and learn from the vast experience of these incredible women who want to make the college search process smooth and successful for your family!

PCA Parent Podcast - Dr. Shailendra Thomas

The King’s Academy

469-372-2502

[email protected]

https://www.tkadallas.org/

Served for the past 25 years for three outstanding Christian schools

Head of School for Fellowship Christian Academy

Head of School at Scofield Christian School

Head of School at The King’s Academy 

Member of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

An exemplary education with a Christ-centered distinctive meeting the needs of a lower socio-economic community in the Bonton (Dallas) area.

Prayer requests:

1. Want to continue to expand one grade each year

Parents, we have something special for you this week - you are going to have an opportunity to listen to another PCA podcast called LifeTalk, which is our podcast to our PCA alumni - this one features 2017 PCA graduate Emilie Rhodes, who went on to attend and graduate from The University of Texas and has recently returned to PCA as an English teacher on the Plano campus. Emilie does a remarkable job of sharing with you not only her experiences here at PCA, but also how prepared and equipped she was even for the hostile environment at UT - and she shares about one of the great things that sets PCA apart - the incredible connection of PCA students and faculty members - not just in the classroom, but outside of PCA as well. We hope that you'll listen and be encouraged by Emilie's story.

Listen and learn more about dyslexia from reading specialist Dena Goddard during Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dena will be hosting a parent information meeting on Monday, Oct. 11th at 6:30 pm in the Horner - come and learn even more and bring a friend as well!

Learning about all things Homecoming (or "Forthcoming" for the North Campus) - so much to know - decorating, parades, floats, dances, mum and garter exchange...mind-blowing! Oh, and don't forget, there are special festivities for those alumni coming home for the game (Plano campus) that you don't want them to miss!

Parents, listen to find out more about the incredible opportunity to financially support all the amazing things happening at PCA Plano and North, STCA, and TKA - North Texas Giving Day is a fun, exciting, and energetic opportunity to give to the annual fund that helps your school go above and beyond!

PCA is a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church and there are so many incredible opportunities for your family to connect with at Prestonwood. Jason Snyder, Minister of Spiritual Development, shares about the incredible variety of opportunities for your family - from kids ministry to student ministry to adult ministry - from LifeGroups to PSO athletics - Prestonwood is a community of believers doing life together - come listen and find out more about it!

PCA Athletic Director and varsity football coach Chris Cunningham shares his vision for Kingdom Athletics. Athletics is an incredible teaching tool for students at PCA - as a parent, you'll be encouraged to hear Coach Cunningham's vision for how sports can be used to train students in their walk with the Lord.

Get to know Dr. Katie Chretien (PCA Plano) and Donna Gilson (PCA North) - two incredible women who love the Lord, love teaching children, and love the PCA community!