Rising Toward the Future
Join the Movement Shaping Generations Through Christ-Centered Education
Sunlight Christian Academy is growing — fast. With 740+ students and record demand, we’re launching a $3 million campaign to strengthen our base and build our future. Be part of the largest Christian schooling movement in Florida’s history.
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Every donation made in the month of June will be TRIPLED thanks to a generous matching grant—up to $125,000. That means your $1000 gift becomes $3000. Your $5000 gift becomes $1,5000. This is a powerful opportunity to multiply your impact.
Our Mission is the Gospel
A Distinctive Christian School for the Community
While many Christian schools serve only families already in the church, Sunlight Christian Academy reaches families far from God — and draws them near. Rooted in a partnership between Sunlight Community Church and the Multiply222 Network, our school exists to:
Welcome unchurched families
Disciple students from Pre-K through High School
Create long-term, systematic gospel impact
Multiply Christian schools and churches across Florida
How It Started
Learn about the history of Sunlight
In this video Pastor Scott and Sarah Wilson-Hyde talk about the humble beginnings of Sunlight Christian Academy.
Our Growth Story
From 8 Preschoolers to 740+ Students
Sunlight Christian Academy began humbly in 2006 with 8 preschoolers and a vision. Nearly 20 years later, we’ve grown to four campuses, multiple church plants, and over 740 students enrolled in 2024 — and still turning away dozens of families each year due to space.
Key Milestones
2006: First preschool launched
2014: New sanctuary and church offices built
2015–2017: Elementary grades and gym added
2022: New elementary building opens — fills instantly
2024: Middle school campus opens at PGA
2025: Capacity reached and and build up of extensive waitlists
Core Distinctives
What makes Sunlight’s model different?
How We Reach Families Far from God
Missional vs Covenantal
Sunlight was born from a mission to reach the unchurched. We openly welcome families who don’t know Jesus and provide a loving, truth-filled environment where the gospel transforms their homes — often starting with their children.
Church / School Joint Mission
At Sunlight, church and school are deeply intertwined, sharing vision, leadership, and discipleship. We don’t just teach kids about Jesus — we walk with families into faith and into the local church.
Pre-K as the Foundation of Growth
Our 185 preschoolers form the natural foundation for our growing K–12 program. Unlike many schools struggling to fill kindergarten each year, we have built-in momentum that propels families to stay — and grow with us.
Long-Term Discipleship System
This isn’t about one great year — it’s about spiritual formation over a lifetime. Our students often start at age 3 and continue through high school, supported by a consistent gospel message, discipleship, and church life along the way.
Duplicatable, Scalable Model
We’ve learned to replicate what works — launching new preschools, churches, and campuses across Florida using proven systems and discipleship frameworks. We don’t just grow — we multiply.
The Challenge
Sunlight Christian Academy began humbly in 2006 with 8 preschoolers and a vision. Nearly 20 years later, we’ve grown to four campuses, multiple church plants, and over 740 students enrolled in 2024 — and still turning away dozens of families each year due to space.
Key Milestones
2006: First preschool launched
2014: New sanctuary and church offices built
2015–2017: Elementary grades and gym added
2022: New elementary building opens — fills instantly
2024: Middle school campus opens at PGA
2025: Waitlists across all lower grades — 66 on waitlist for K alone
Key Milestones
2006: First preschool launched
2014: New sanctuary and church offices built
2015–2017: Elementary grades and gym added
2022: New elementary building opens — fills instantly
2024: Middle school campus opens at PGA
2025: Waitlists across all lower grades — 66 on waitlist for K alone
The Challenge
Sunlight Christian Academy began humbly in 2006 with 8 preschoolers and a vision. Nearly 20 years later, we’ve grown to four campuses, multiple church plants, and over 740 students enrolled in 2024 — and still turning away dozens of families each year due to space.
Why Now?
A Strategic Moment: Why demand for Christian education is so high.
We’re not trying to manufacture momentum. The wave is already here. God has placed Sunlight in the right place at the right time — and now we must expand to keep up with the opportunity.
Florida’s Scholarships
Florida has now made Christian education accessible to most families — covering up to 70% of tuition.
Long Waitlists
Our waitlists are packed with up to 60+ students in certain grades.
Overcrowded Schools
Schools in the public school system are seeing high student to teacher ratios and a demand for private education.
Timeline Overview
| Phase | Target Date |
|---|---|
| Begin Search for New Campus | Late 2025 |
| Secure Location & Renovate | Spring 2026 |
| Open New Campus | August 2026 |
Our Goal: $3 Million
To Meet the Future, We Must Invest Now
We are seeking to raise:
$750,000 to strengthen our current base — staff, systems, and program excellence
$2,250,000 to prepare for our future high school location
We don’t have a building picked out yet — but we will need to act quickly when the time comes. This fund allows us to be ready when God provides the place.
How You Can Help
Pray that God leads us to the right location, provides the resources, and keeps the mission pure.
Serve
Use your gifts in church planting, discipleship, hospitality, teaching, construction, or prayer ministry.
Give
Make a one-time gift, pledge monthly support, or sponsor a classroom.
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