The Christen Family Story

Bowling Green Christian Academy has been a place of confidence, growth, and deep community for the Christen family over the past two years. For Mackenzie Christen, choosing a school for her children felt overwhelming at first. With so many options, the decision carried weight—because it wasn’t just about academics. It was about finding a school that would stand firmly alongside their family’s morals and beliefs while delivering a high-quality education. Here's more about their family story.

As Mackenzie shared, “We knew we wanted a school who aligns with our morals and beliefs… We did not want to waver on either of those things.” At BG Christian, they didn’t have to. Their children are receiving a strong education while also being discipled, learning not just what to know, but how to live out their faith.

What stands out most to Mackenzie is the sense of community that surrounds every family. From their very first Back to School Night, it was clear this was a place where children are truly known. Staff members greeted her child by name, stopping to say hello and making them feel immediately welcomed and cared for. That intentional care has continued through open communication with teachers, meaningful opportunities to volunteer, and the shared joy of building relationships with other families walking through the same season of life. “Getting to know other families and walk through life together while raising our children” has become a defining part of their experience.

When asked to describe BG Christian in one word, Mackenzie chose Committed. The faculty and staff are deeply committed to teaching children about Jesus, guiding them to be disciples, encouraging them to serve one another and the community, and creating an environment where learning is both strong and joyful. That commitment has translated into real growth for their children. In just a short time, Mackenzie has watched her oldest transform from a shy, nervous child into one who speaks confidently with adults, builds friendships, and lights up when learning finally clicks. “She loves when the curriculum clicks for her,” Mackenzie shared, a moment every parent treasures.

Even in these early years, the academic impact has been clear. Worksheets come home that surprise and delight, revealing not only how much their children are learning, but how excited they are to learn. Beyond academics, BG Christian is equipping students with tools for life—teaching them how to navigate situations in healthy, Christ-centered ways. The school partners closely with families, walking hand in hand through challenges while empowering children to grow in independence, wisdom, and faith.

For parents considering BG Christian, Mackenzie’s encouragement is simple and sincere: “Tour the school. Ask all the questions. Reach out to other families.” She also reminds families not to let tuition be the deciding factor, sharing that the school is willing to help families find a way because the investment is worth it. The result is an education that is superior, an environment where children feel safe and deeply loved, and a foundation rooted in Christ.

Choosing the right school can feel scary and overwhelming. Every parent wants their child to receive a high-quality education, feel known, be safe, and have fun. After two years at Bowling Green Christian Academy, the Christen family can confidently say they’ve found all of that—and more.

Ready to see what a Christian education could look like for your family? Visit our admissions page at www.bgchristian.org/admissions to learn more.