News & Events

December 1   Submit Declaration of Interest document for All-State Band

January 9   Submit Festival Music for Preview

January 9   Submit Intent to Register Forms for EL / JH / SH Creative Writing

January 9   Submit Registration Forms for EL / JH / SH Written Exam Competition

January 19 - 31   Participation Window for Creative Writing and Written Exam Competitions; Submit Full Registration for Creative Writing Entries by January 31

​​See the full list of this year's events on the 2025-26 calendar

The Keystone Christian Education Association exists to protect and promote historical and biblical
Christian education. Four "KEYSTONE" concepts are embedded in our name.

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KEYSTONE
Pennsylvania is the Keystone State in American history and is the focus of our ministry together.

CHRISTIAN
What God thinks and says about Jesus Christ, mankind, and the next life is important information for you and me. 

EDUCATION
The underlying, formal  goals and objectives for schooling have changed very little over time.

ASSOCIATION
Independent churches and schools work together to fulfill a joint mission, but keep their autonomy and uniqueness.

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In the 2024-25 school year, KCEA celebrated its 50th anniversary of ministry to Christian schools, churches, and families across Pennsylvania. The Association kicked off its celebration at its annual Christian Education Conference, where alumni and long-term staff of affiliating ministries -- who are  living across the country -- ministered to the delegates through workshops, plenary assembly sessions, and in fellowship. The Association also held a commemorative anniversary banquet at the Conference, complete with good food, a lively interactive program, special music, and both "live" and recorded testimonials. Check out the summary video of this special event, along with the commemorative 50th anniversary book and cover.

In recognition of the special anniversary, KCEA received many letters, proclamations, and honoring documents from across the country.  Click on each section to view the received commendations.

• A - M
• N - P
• Q - Z

A number of current and former staff of affiliating ministries submitted testimonial videos that were shared at the banquet. We trust these will be a blessing and an encouragement to many.​

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• Boole and Mason Families
• Clater and Ritchey Families
• Joanna Davis
• Kelly Black​

• Lesa Carper
• Melissa Post
• Milton Ashley
• Ruth Coleman

KCEA can be viewed from several vantage points – just like this website.

• See indicators of what affiliating ministries have accomplished together in the past.
• See what we are doing now,  thus bringing benefit to biblical Christian education.

• See how affiliating ministries have multiple benefits designed to aid leaders, staff, families, and students.  We aim to make a difference.
• See how KCEA continues the mission envisioned by the dozens of pastors and principals who created KCEA, "protecting and promoting Christian education." 

Affiliating ministries can see files of secure documents – and materials for participation in KCEA programs and activities – through the Affiliate Portal (below). 
 
Ted Clater
Executive Director