McKinney Christian Academy

MCA Men's
Circle

Where Every Man Has a Seat

To connect MCA fathers through faith, friendship, and shared purpose — so that every man is known, every family is stronger, and every dad leaves a mark on this school community worth following.

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Built on what matters.

Everything we do connects back to three core areas of a man's life.

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Faith

Rooted in Scripture and shared belief, we support each other's spiritual lives and hold each other accountable.

  • Monthly prayer meetup
  • Ministry connection & service
  • All dads connected at a home church
  • Disaster & crisis response
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🤝
Fellowship

Real friendships built through shared experiences, not just small talk. Every dad belongs here.

  • Grade-level connect groups
  • Dad & kid events together
  • School involvement & volunteering
  • Fundraising support
03
💼
Vocation & Relationships

Leveraging the strength of our community — supporting each other professionally and as fathers.

  • Member business directory
  • Trusted referral network
  • Leadership & development events
  • Career & investment connections
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As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

— Proverbs 27:17

Dads being real with each other.

MCA Men's Circle is a community for fathers at McKinney Christian Academy. No pretense. No pressure. Just men showing up for each other, their kids, and their school.

Open to All MCA Dads

Any father, step-father, or male guardian with a child at MCA is welcome — regardless of faith background or how long you've been at the school.

No New Accounts. No Friction.

Joining is simple. Our communication happens on Slack, and our business directory is just a link. We keep it easy on purpose.

About 200 Dads Strong

We're building toward a community where every dad at MCA has at least two other dads he can call on — and a group he's glad to be part of.

What's coming up.

Check the calendar for upcoming events, meetups, and gatherings.

Simple leadership, real ownership.

We're volunteer-led. Everyone has a role if they want one.

Erik Woodward
Lead Coordinator
Erik Woodward
ewpost9@gmail.com

Oversees vision, direction, and communication. The main point of contact for MCA administration and the group.

Adam Murray
Events Lead
Adam Murray
adammurray99@gmail.com

Plans and executes events from start to finish — coordinates logistics, venues, and volunteers for each gathering.

Faith Lead

Organizes prayer meetups, ministry opportunities, and service projects throughout the year.

Directory Lead

Manages the business directory, keeps member info current, and facilitates the weekly member spotlight emails.

Michael Carew
Comms Lead
Michael Carew
Mrcarew@gmail.com

Keeps Slack active and engaging — handles announcements, posts, and keeps the group energy alive between events.

Grade-Level Reps

One rep per grade level. Connects dads with kids in the same class and surfaces what matters most to each group.

Teacher Lead
Joseph Castillo
joseph.castillo@mckinneychristian.org

Leads correspondence between Teachers and Dads and coordinates involvement in class activities and events.

Pull up a chair.

Joining is simple. Three steps and you're in.

1
Join the Slack Group

Join our Slack workspace at mcamenscircle.slack.com — where conversations, announcements, and connections happen.

2
Add to the Directory

Fill out your profile in the business directory so other dads can find and refer you.

3
Show Up

Come to an event. Say hey to somebody. That's really it.