When Pastor Napier and his wife became the administrators of Family Christian Academy of East Tennessee, they had one thing in mind above all the technical requirements and the certifications and curriculum criteria. They wanted to make home education simple—even for parents without formal teaching credentials. Just ask anyone who has enrolled a child in Family Christian Academy of East Tennessee, they really do make it simple!  

Quality education is one of the best gifts we, as parents, can give our children. That is why at Family Christian Academy of East Tennessee we are dedicated to keeping the teaching tools we offer through our different ARK centers of the highest standards possible—for the children. The ARK Centers are more than an affordable place to purchase curriculum.

Pastor Mike and Linda Napier have 3 children of their own. Like many families who want to shield their loved ones from the perils of public school, they made the decision to home educate their children as times in the public school system began to change. Mike has been a preacher and pastor of Berea Baptist church for 25 years. Their level of dedication to the ministry of teaching people about the Lord has continued in their work with Family Christian Academy of East Tennessee—unwavering toward the goal, whatever it takes.