President’s Blog
Perhaps the greatest blessing we know and experience at Oakdale Christian Academy is the realization that something so simple yet profound is happening in students’ lives, and knowing that God has allowed us to have a part in it. That blessing is seeing students walking in the Light. Jesus told us that He is the Light: […]
Last week I told the story of how Oakdale had become connected with Liberty Road Community Church in Lexington. In early May, leaders from Liberty Road Community Church made an appointment to visit Oakdale. In our meeting, they shared how they had been blessed with resources totaling $600,000 and wanted to make a kingdom impact. They […]
Part of celebrating The Oakdale Christian Academy centennial is reflecting on our history. We realize that the story of Oakdale is yours to tell! In fact, the history of OCA is not complete without the perspectives and experiences of everyone who has attended, worked at, supported, or otherwise connected to our ministry.In order to collect […]
Oakdale Christian Academy has a long history of service to God through serving teenagers – 94 years and counting! Originally a day school for local young people needing an education, Oakdale was too far across the mountains for some students to make the trek every morning and night. We decided that it wasn’t enough to serve only […]
As one of our longest-serving staff members, Linda Clark knows Oakdale and is great with our students! A graduate of Berea College, Linda has has served in many roles at Oakdale – teacher, dorm parent, and now as activities director and assistant to the dean of students. Click on the image below to view Linda’s […]
In this “Meet the Oakdale staff” posting, I want you to meet Heather Odell, who came to us in 2011 after graduating from Roberts Wesleyan College with a BA in psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies and Ministry. Heather has worked as dorm parent, often also serving as a campus cook and assistant in […]
This morning our students are being told the theme for the 2014-15 school year: All In. The idea of All In is scriptural: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37 (NIV) “Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give […]
Here is a report on last night’s student-led worship, as shared by Andy Wills, dorm parent and volleyball coach (and elder in the Free Methodist Church): Last night, we had the best attendance this school year. The students selected the songs, put together the Powerpoint, and led the singing. We had time listening to the […]
During the Christmas open house a few weeks ago, when students visited staff homes, we all led students in short activities. I shared with each group of students who visited my home three different versions of “The Little Drummer Boy,” directing students to the lines, “I have no gift to bring… that’s fit to give […]
Ralph and Linda Clark have been part of Oakdale for many years, both having served multiple positions at Oakdale and now serving as dean of students and assistant to the dean of student/activities director, respectively. They are versatile, creative, energetic and hardworking. Most of all, they are passionate about Jesus Christ. Get to know Ralph […]
