Bethel Christian High School

COULD IT BE THAT STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF FAR MORE THAN WE HAVE IMAGINED?

Through a series of books that I read about 9 years ago, I began to believe that high school students are capable of much more than I'd ever thought or imagined. One of the books talked about a type of learning where students did real work in the real world and that work actually made a difference! After every story of a student doing incredible things, I thought, 'Oh my goodness…this is the way education ought to be.'

Well, we finally had the opportunity to build a similar school and that’s exactly what we did!

But allow me to share some of our real-life student achievements..

HERE ARE THEIR STORIES… (from some of this year’s students)

Joel worked with a mentor named Jet Andrepont, who leads worship and writes worship songs. One day while they were on the phone, they started writing their first worship song together. Joel also visited with Jace Verdin, who runs Blacksmith Studios, and Jace taught Joel how to record his own song. So now Joel was ready and equipped to write his own song. And that’s precisely what Joel did, writing and then producing his very first worship song! Moreover, he played and sang the song at one of our student presentation nights (they are awesome & you should come!). Students really are amazing!!!

Victoria had an interest in baking and even had amazing pictures of herself as a wee, little girl baking in the kitchen! Soon after she began co-op, she visited with Joe at Joe's party house where she asked questions and saw how a real-life bakery worked. We continued to talk and plan and Victoria eventually decided to start a baking business out of her home. At Bethel and our co-op, students do presentations where they publicly share their work. For Victoria’s presentation, she decided to announce the opening of her baking business, Victoria’s Joyful Bakes. It was amazing! She had samples of all her sweet treats for students, parents, and anyone else to sample! She passed out her business cards as well. At Bethel and co-op, we believe that for a business to have maximum impact and success, God must be at the forefront and this is true with Victoria’s Joyful Bakes!

Galea loved her internship at The Edge Hair Shop. Soon after she completed the internship (btw, students choose internships and we never force it), she had the idea to start her own business. Her mother and I were not totally sure about this idea. However, we soon changed our minds. We had a guest speaker, Ormise Scott, come to lead our devotion. We have some really awesome speakers at devotion including Sharon Ardizzone at Crossroads Church, George Rodrigues of the Vineyard, Nick Perioux of Pats of Hendersons to name just a few. Anyway, Gales went up for prayer after devotion and Ormise prayed about her starting a business even though he had no idea she was thinking about that! We love how God confirms things and sometimes even redirects things altogether (another student story)!

And that's just a few of the stories...

ALL THE DETAILS…

Our fourth year of Career Co-op for Homeschoolers starts in August of 2026. We meet at Christ Community Church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Our first meeting will be Thursday, August 18, 2025. Payment is on a month-to-month basis and we do a money-back guarantee.

Also, if you are looking for a school that handles everything (math, reading, writing, etc) for your student, Bethel Christian High School will do that as well. (We are a high school but have been known to take some younger students.) Whatever the case, we honestly do not have unlimited slots.

Please message me (Brad Moore) ASAP to reserve your slot!

WHO IS THIS BRAD?

I am a 4th generation educator and the director of the Bethel Christian High School and our Careers Co-op. My father, Dr. David Moore, was the founding principal at Hamilton Christian Academy (1989-2003) here in Lake Charles. So education has always been in my family. I also have a seminary degree and worked as a youth pastor for several years. Part of my God-given calling is helping young men and women come into their assignments (or find their unique calling), whatever that might be. A key piece to all of this, however, are parent(s), who have incredible, God-given wisdom and insights into their child!

Please message me (Brad Moore) ASAP if you have questions

We had a great Mastermind Meeting with 2 of our business pitch winners!!! Fred (names changed to protect....) has already created a website and found his first customer. This is cool. He 3D printed a device that fits on car times so that, when you wash your car, the water hose does not keep getting caught on the tires (another problem solved)!

And our other student has figured out how to do pricing for her glam parties where her business comes to you to do girls' hair and nails for birthday parties or any type of party. These kids are doing a great job!!!

2026 Bethel Business Pitch Competition was a huge success! For those of you who missed it, here it is!

https://youtu.be/Q7eDLtxpx40

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We also want to thank Dustin Dewalt of Dewalt Lawn and Landscape for supporting our Bethel Business Pitch Contest!!! Dustin has supported Bethel in every way since the very beginning with his gifts and prayers. Thank you, Dewalt Lawn and Landscape!! He obviously runs his lawn and landscaping business (have you seen them out and about?) but they also do Christmas lights!

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We did some volunteer work today! Students did a great job creating a walking path for the radio station KELB. Then, we helped Lea Adkins Langley with her ministry, Sulphur Tutoring and Homeschooling. Again, students were great!

Students did an incredible job at our first business pitch competition!! They did a great job with their pitches and with answering the judges' questions. I really think we have the best students in Lake Charles! First place went to Mckenna, second place to Brody, and third place to Nate (but the judges even said it was super tough to pick a winner!).

Fantastic job, folks and thanks for everyones' help!!

Only hours away...

Students have been practicing SUPER HARD for our first business pitch contest!! Anyone is welcome and we start at 6:00 p.m. at Christ Community Church (2500 West Prien Lake Rd.)!!!

We are thrilled to have as one of our business pitch sponsors, Lasting Impressions Designs by Rachael. Rachael Trahan has a heart for kids and has met with several of our students, offering genuine encouragement and awesome career advice. Rachael has designed homes, cooperate boardrooms, and even cat hotels! And if you need just a little help, hire Rachael for an hour!

Coming up soon!!!!!

FIRST Bethel Business Pitch!!!