The Institute for Christ and Culture
Leading, Thinking, and Engaging at the intersection of the gospel and culture.
Mission:
Empowering the next generation to gain a deeper comprehension of their immediate culture while remaining steadfast in their faith.
By equipping them to "ride the cultural currents", the next generation transitions from merely floating along culture’s waves to becoming adept at engaging their faith with their surroundings and effectively navigating the dangerous parts of the cultural ocean.

Meet The Team

Dan Stuart
Director
DStuart@TKA.net
Mr. Stuart has a diverse teaching history from the youth group to the college classroom. During that time, his desires became clear: he wants to see students challenged through difficult questions and loved with the love of Christ. He also loves to disturb the universe of the unsuspecting student by asking provocative questions and demanding more probing questions in return. He wants his students to see the deeper questions and make learning contagious at the same time. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. He is currently completing a Doctor of Ministry in Education.

Brandon Marlow
Associate Director
Mr. Marlow is a state-certified teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching, mentoring, and leading students in both middle and high school. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theological Studies from Palm Beach Atlantic University, a Certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and a Master of Arts in Applied Apologetics from Colorado Christian University with a focus on cultural engagement. Passionate about helping students build a thoughtful and lasting faith, Mr. Marlow blends strong biblical foundations with practical tools that equip young people to navigate life and culture with confidence. His goal is to help students think deeply, live boldly, and follow Jesus faithfully.

Jerry Barrantes
Team Member
JBarrantes@TKA.net
Mr. Barrantes has been an educator for over 25 years. He began his teaching career at a small Christian school in Washington Heights, New York City while living as a missionary in the lower Manhattan neighborhood of Greenwich Village. He then moved on to teach for three years in the Village at the Village Community School. Upon moving to West Palm Beach, Florida, he taught for one year at Wellington Christian School before settling into The King's Academy. Jerry has a Bachelor’s degree from Taylor University in education and a Master’s degree in Education from Regent university. Jerry is His most rewarding moments in education are when he sees students connect the life changing message of the Gospel to their lives.

Mr. Peper earned his bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies and is completing his Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Liberty University. Brandon brings experience as both a teacher and a pastor. A man of strong conviction, something you’ll notice as soon as he begins to teach. You will also notice his humility, relational skills, and his contagious love for our Lord. He possesses the unique ability to teach the deep truths of scripture, and at the same time, model the role of prophet, evangelist, and shepherd.


Who We
Are...
Reasonable
We believe that Christians should not only know what they believe but why they believe it
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Uncompromising
We stand firm in our essential theological convictions with courage and grace.
Winsome
​We practice conversation, civility, and contextualization when confronting the culture with the gospel.
We will no longer be little children, tossed by the waves and blown around by every wind of teaching." -Ephesians 4:14