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"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Children are flourishing in God's love and in the care of Christ-following faculty and staff at ECA.
God’s Word is not just mentioned once a week in chapel. It is integrated into every class at every grade level and lived out daily by our faculty, staff, and administrators. Everything at Eden is taught from a biblical perspective.
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Day-to-day, this means that while second grade students are learning about place values and money in math class, they are also discovering what the Bible tells us about money, responsibility, and giving. Sixth graders are learning the importance of religious freedom while they study the colonization of America in history. And, when 11th grade students dissect a starfish in biology, they are exploring the wonders and intricacies of God’s creation.
Spiritual Enrichment Week
Each year, Eden Christian Academy intentionally devotes time to Spiritual Enrichment Week for specific focus on spiritual needs and deepening the faith of our students. The week is filled with interactive opportunities for students to grow in faith. The students are full of energy and excitement about the special chapels, worship, prayer time, speakers, activities, and service opportunities, all intentionally prepared to open hearts and minds to Christ and the Word of God.
The Director of Spiritual Formation at Eden Christian Academy, Ben Potter, guides the Bible departments at the upper and lower campuses, shaping the vision and direction for school-wide programs. This includes developing the curriculum, integrating biblical teachings, supporting weekly chapel sessions, and running small group Bible studies—all in line with Eden’s mission. The Director explores new partnerships and opportunities to expand students' worship, discipleship, and spiritual growth through on-campus activities, service learning, retreats, and spiritual enrichment days.
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This year, we've launched a new initiative to strengthen our Koinonia through the memorization of God’s Word. Fighter Verses is a weekly scripture memory plan designed to equip students, families, and staff with powerful Bible verses to “fight the good fight of faith.” Each week at the Upper School, a new verse is introduced in Bible classrooms, encouraging our community to meditate on and memorize God’s truth together. Learn more about the program at fighterverses.com
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Fighter Verse Week of 01/18
[But] to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, ¹³who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. - John 1:12-13
Ben Potter
Director of Spiritual Formation
bpotter@edenca.org
Pam Gauntner
Berkeley Hills Chapel Coordinator
pgauntner@edenca.org
Phillip Schmitt
Wexford Chapel Coordinator
pschmitt@edenca.org
Cole Guidroz
Mt. Nebo Chapel Coordinator
cguidroz@edenca.org
2025 Mission Trip to Costa Rica
We are so grateful for the answered prayers during our eight-day mission to Costa Rica, where 49 participants safely traveled, built three houses, and worshipped with the local church in Pavas.
Sharing gifts collected by the Eden community and spending time with the children through Bible stories and crafts was deeply moving.
Over three days, the team worked joyfully to build homes, ending with a heartfelt ceremony as families received their keys. Seeing their joy reminded us how powerful it is to serve and share Christ’s love.
As Hannah Wallace, an ECA Junior, shared, “Throughout this past week, houses were built, lives were changed, friendships were made, and above all, the love of Jesus Christ was shared.”