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The MACSA Summer Development Institute Is Many Things to Many People!
Read what past attendees have said . . .

“…Power-packed with practical tips and spiritual encouragement. We all need to be reminded of our high calling…I’m ready to go home and face the new year!”  Nancy Benes, Assistant Administrator, The King’s Christian Academy, Callaway, MD

“(Offers) great ‘hands on’ information for anyone involved in Christian school leadership.  (It) get’s you and your team excited and equipped to make positive change.”  Barry Dutt, Board President, Faith Christian School, Roseto, PA

“The MACSA Development Institute is accessible, inexpensive, high quality, (and) has excellent speakers…thank you for making this possible.” Thomas Wieland, Headmaster, Harrisburg Christian School, Harrisburg, PA

“This is a top-notch conference. The speakers are excellent, on par with Independent School Management speakers, at a fraction of the price.”  Gary Hiller, Director of Marketing and Special Events, Lancaster Mennonite School, Lancaster, PA

“This (institute) was valuable to me as administrator…because there was a wealth of information from very experienced and knowledgeable professionals on topics of urgent importance to me and the school.”  Cathy Tarbart, Administrator, Perry Hall Christian School, Perry Hall, MD

“The development institute has filled in key gaps of information that will surely benefit my growth in development…(it) has provided very important developmental building blocks to help LVCHS to advance to the next level.”  John Moser, Director of Institutional Advancement, Lehigh Valley Christian High School, Allentown, PA

“This conference takes the many concepts we have in our school and brings them together.”  Wayne G. McCarthy, Board Member, Good Shepherd School, Barrington, NH

“In the hectic pace that comes with working in Christian education, it is good to stop, catch one’s breath and refocus on one’s motivation, goal, and priorities….It is refreshing to be reminded that our ministry is one with eternal outcomes. All of us need to be reinvigorated from time to time. What better way than to come together with those who share our vision.”  Bill Wilhelm, Administrator, Watsontown Christian Academy, Watsontown, PA

The speakers were great! I would recommend it to anyone in the Christian school setting.”  Doug Wesner, Director of Development, Northumberland Christian School, Northumberland, PA

“Each session was wonderful. I mostly attended those specifically for the Board and, oh how wonderful they were. Praise the Lord!”  Donna Cornman, Board Secretary, Snake Valley Christian Academy, Bedford, PA

"This is the 2nd time I have attended the conference and both times I have been encouraged and my vision for what God can accomplish when we faithfully follow his leading.  I am thankful for the specifics, the principles and tools given to us by the speakers.  I also love to listen to stories of people from other schools."  Tom Swartley, Board Member, North Rome Christian School, Rome, PA

 

"The presenters were knowledgeable, insightful, experienced and stimulating.  They infected the right amount of conviction and “know how” to help me see the “big picture” of when, how and why my school needs to develop."  Clive Earle, Principal, Christian Heritage Academy, Elmont, NY

 

"An abundance of great ideas and help is provided.  I always feel rejuvenated upon leave and know that I can turn to the speakers for help and answers to questions." Debra Stitt, Belleville Mennonite School, Belleville, PA

 

"The Development Conference is a spiritual “Shot in the Arm” for weary development leaders.  Pat McLaughlin was outstanding!  The mature leaders of MACSA, Ken Tanis, Sandy Outlar, etc always renew our vision and keep us on track spiritually."  Sarah Patterson, Administrator, The King’s Christian Academy, Callaway, MD

 

"Development is vital for our Christian Schools. I appreciated Jody and MACSA hosting a conference that’s focused on development.  As our schools understand and apply the basics of development, they will grow and mature."  Mike Patterson, Board Member, The King’s Christian Academy, Callaway, MD

 

"The opportunity to glean from experts in the field and not have to start at the beginning and “re-invent the wheel” was God’s way of blessing my attendance.Thank you for sharing your gifts."  Nancy Revie, Director of Development, John Calvin Christian School, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

 

"Thank you for all your hard work and time in organizing this conference.  I have attended each year and have always come away refreshed and invigorated to continue my work for the Lord.I always hear something new and relevant which can be applied to my position to make our school stronger and more meaningful for God.  Thank you!  You always get such great speakers!!"  Lee Ann Carmichael, Administrator, North Rome Christian School, Rome, PA

 

"The general sessions and workshops were both practical and inspiring . . . this has helped to clarify to me the direction we need to take our school."  David Cook, Principal, Elmira Christian Academy, Elmira, NY