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Winchester Christian Academy’s focus is to promote learning in a strong Christian environment, and the facility recently reached out to a nationally acclaimed actor, filmmaker and author — Kirk Cameron — to be the keynote speaker at this year’s campaign dinner.

Cameron became a household name when he starred in the hit television sitcom “Growing Pains”as the main character, Mike Seaver. He grew to stardom in the 1980s and 1990s as a successful actor and has since become well-known for his promotion of the Christian faith through movies, books, speaking engagements, his Camp Firefly summer-camp program and more.

At the campaign dinner on April 1 at Monterey Station in Cowan, Cameron spoke on Christian values and his mission to return the principles of Christian families back to America.

Even as a celebrity and best-selling author, Cameron discussed the inhospitality that he has received at public institutions while promoting his latest children’s book, but despite the push-backs, Christian followers still were very welcoming and desired his works.

“I feel the rumbling of revival here in America,” he said while addressing his views on seeing a spiritual comeback.

“Jesus is waiting on us to rescue a crumbling culture with a revival,” Cameron voiced to an applauding crowd.

Throughout Cameron’s speech, he noted the importance of implanting the seeds of the Gospel and goodness in the hearts of children.

“WCA is a school driven by faith,” he said.

Cameron then went on to talk about his own journey of finding faith which took him from an atheist to a Christian best-selling author.

He spoke about his own children’s success and happiness in life and credits that to coming from a Christian education and upbringing.

Winchester Christian Academy is an option for those in the community who seek a Christian education for their children.

WCA’s mission is to provide students with excellent academic training in a loving environment preparing them for leadership in their home, church and community.

WCA is dual accredited through Cognia, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States and internationally, and the National Christian School Association.

The school operates on tuition income as well as donations, and a prominent fundraiser for the school is the Make Your Mark Capital Campaign with the dinner event on April 1 being a major part of that campaign.

Students took part in serving buffet-style food and refilling drinks for parents and guests at the event.

In addition to Cameron, various speakers addressed the audience.

The evening began with Joseph Horton, WCA parent and Advisory Council member, introducing the event.

Horton spoke on valuing the education his own children as well as others received at WCA. He reflected on finding comfort in the values his children are taught at home being reinforced at the Christian school daily.

The elementary choir, accompanied by Cindy Gipson, then began to sing three songs for the crowd. A prayer was then led by sixth-grade student Colton Cox after which guests were excused to go through the buffet line for dinner.

During the meal, the WCA jazz band played live music for the crowd.

Board of Trustees Member Dan Walker then spoke to the guests on WCA and the Make Your Mark Capital Campaign.

The school’s goals, phases and additional information were talked about to guests and parents.