Blue Mountain Academy

How did you spend spring break? At Blue Mountain Academy (BMA), 74 students and staff chose to impact the world. Divided into three groups, they headed in different directions with one mission: to serve God by making a difference in the lives of others.

For nearly 20 months, the Pennsylvania Conference prayerfully planned an ambitious evangelistic outreach to the Philippines, working closely with the Southern Asia-Pacific Division and the South-Central Luzon Conference.

From a young age, Kai Nicholson attended church with his dad and stepmom. However, he struggled to find a personal connection with God. The idea of faith seemed distant, and he wrestled with doubts about God's existence. 

“Every new school year provides us with the opportunity for a 10-month-long evangelistic experience,” shares Burney Culpepper, principal. “Our most important goal is that each of our students develop a close growing relationship with Jesus and learn to share the joy they have found with others.

Isaac Sosa wasn’t happy when his parents told him he would be going to Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) for his junior year of high school. “As a kid who had all the freedom in the world at home, when my parents told me that I was coming here, I was very upset,” he remembers. “I thought, I’m going to have all these rules and restrictions put on me, so why would I want to be in a place like that?”

The story of the Nase family is a heartwarming testament to the lasting impact of Blue Mountain Academy.

Camp meeting is a powerful time of worship, seminars, music and fellowship for children, youth and adults. This year’s event will be held at Blue Mountain Academy in Hamburg, Pa., June 7–15, 2024, as the Pennsylvania Conference invites people to come “Back to the Altar,” individually and as families.

As the Blue Mountain Academy (BMA) family commences on a journey into the new year, they are delighted to share some exciting changes that have taken place at their beloved institution.