A Story from a BFA Teacher: Beka Sharp I went to kindergarten for about a week before I told my parents, “I want to be a teacher when I grow up.” Now, a decade into teaching, there is nowhere else I would rather be than in the classroom, specifically at BFA. I regularly tell
The Full Body of Christ: In this story, a recent BFA parent shares one of his experiences while serving on the field. While on a journey, he and a friend traveled to a remote village. They met an elderly man outside his small thatched-roof hut. He started to share stories with them,
From hearing to believing: In this audio clip, a BFA parent shares one of their experiences while serving on the field. Through their young daughter, a student at BFA, a girl in the local community chooses to receive Christ and follow him for the first time. The work that God is
History and Culture: If you are new to the Kandern area, you may be unaware of how much history, castles, and natural beauty are packed into the surrounding countryside. Vineyards and trails and creeks and castles are waiting for you just outside the borders of our small village. The area around BFA is filled
70 Years of Faithfulness: For over seventy years, Black Forest Academy has been dedicated to providing a quality international Christian education. Throughout its history, the Academy’s mission and vision have remained steadfast, guiding generations of students in their academic, spiritual, and personal growth. The mission of Black Forest Academy is
Discipleship Reborn: Following the end of the Second World War, Albania was plunged into a Communist dictatorship that virtually sealed Albania off from the outside world. Abolishing religion, Albania became the world’s first proclaimed atheist state in 1967. In the 1930s, the country had one evangelical church, but by the time communism fell in
A Few Falcon Reflections: We asked several of our student-athletes to reflect on what it means to compete as a BFA Falcon. Their responses are not only a testament of the quality of the programs and coaching here at BFA, but also of the work that Christ is doing through BFA athletics in students'
First Championship Win in Fifteen Years: The Black Forest Academy Falcons capped a remarkable postseason run with a dominant performance at the DODEA-Europe Division II girls volleyball championships, sweeping all 12 sets in Vicenza, Italy, to secure the 2024–25 title. After runner-up finishes the previous two seasons, this year’s group arrived, led by Head Coach
Living and Serving in Chad:Our family has been called to serve among a remote people group in the African nation of Chad. Here, our work is highly relational and practical. We spend a lot of time building relationships with people so that we can share with them the words of Jesus Christ. Sharing life
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