Marshall Christian Academy

Marshall Christian Academy  opened in August 2006 with Kindergarten thru 4th grade. At least one grade has been added each year. Grades will continue to be added until the Academy reaches the 12th grade. Since opening in 2006, MCA added Grade 5 in 2007 and Grades 6 and 7 in 2008. In 2009, 8th Grade was added and for the 2010-2011 School year, Grade 9 will be added. 

The birth of MCA originated in a booth at the Food Basket restaurant in Albertville when three men associated with Brasher’s Chapel Church sat down for lunch.  Attending the meeting that day were Michael Hollingsworth, a former pastor at Brasher’s Chapel, Bobby Bentley, the current pastor of Brasher’s Chapel and Wade Morrow, Chairman of the deacons at Brasher’s Chapel.  It was determined by these three men that a fully accredited kindergarten through twelfth grade Christian school not only could exist in Marshall County, but that it should exist.

Through the church’s history there had been a strong desire to one day sponsor a Christian School.  The idea was not new to the church, but the timing suddenly felt right.
After prayer and discussion with the leaders of Brasher’s Chapel, the idea was presented to the body of the church and approval was made to begin what is now known as Marshall Christian Academy.  Michael Hollingsworth was elected as an associate pastor in charge of the school project.  After the initial school board was selected, work was begun on setting the standards of excellence now enjoyed by over 150 kids each day.  It was determined that if we were to have a school, excellence would be the standard in decision making.  The teachers would be fully certified, the curriculum would be challenging, accreditation would be a top priority, and above all, Christ would be exalted in the classroom. All of these things have come to pass by God’s grace and provision.

After helping Marshall Christian in its infancy, Michael Hollingsworth, stepped away from MCA due to other commitments, but his leadership, encouragement and generosity is still very evident to this day.  God used Bro. Mike as a catalyst for a tremendous work in Christian Education.

Bobby Bentley and Wade Morrow remain in their positions at Brasher’s Chapel Church and are active in continuing the dream of Marshall Christian Academy.