Dublin, New Hampshire, with its rugged Mount Monadnock, lush woodland, sparkling lakes, and picturesque estates has become a summer retreat for many New England blue-bloods. 

 

In the early 1960s, a wealthy industrialist by the name of Nelson Blount came to know Christ and sought a peaceful refuge away from the social whirl of Rhode Island. He purchased Staghead Farm in Dublin, New Hampshire to escape the city life. As a new believer, he also desired a good Christian education for his children. 

 

As a result of this longing, he donated the farm to a group of committed educators who had a mutual desire to start a Christian school. Nelson and Ruth Blount, Melvin and Donna Moody, and Leon and Barbara Moody worked together to begin what is now Dublin Christian Academy. The school opened its doors in 1964.

 

While Nelson Blount was called home to be with the Lord in 1967, the heritage that he left is still seen even to this day. Melvin Moody carried on as the director of the school for several years. The school family continued to grow for many years under his leadership. 

 

Over the years, DCA has experienced good times and challenging times. But even during the challenging times, God still worked and school leadership still persevered to keep the school doors open. 

 

In 1994, Mel Moody passed away, leaving Leon Moody to take over as president of the school until 2004 when he and his wife Barbara retired.

 

Kevin Moody then assumed the role of president. Under his leadership, DCA weathered major economic hardships, some of which threatened the school’s longevity.  Under Kevin’s leadership, Dublin Christian Academy’s focus shifted from serving primarily boarding students to serving primarily town students from around the Monadnock region. 

 

Kevin began to experience major health issues and stepped down as president in 2015 to become the director of development. Eric Moody, Leon Moody’s son, assumed his role as president, which he holds to this day. Since making significant role changes and organizational changes, the school has seen steady improvement and an increase in enrollment.

 

In 2019, DCA received its initial accreditation from the American Association of Christian Schools. In 2020,  experienced more challenges including the homegoing of Kevin Moody and the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, during this time of change and hardship, God sustained and brought growth during one of the hardest years of DCA’s existence. 

 

Over the past 60 years, hundreds of students have graduated from Dublin Christian Academy and gone on to serve the Lord in all avenues of life. The current administration, faculty, and staff are united around a shared mission to nurture, train, and grow the next generation of Christian leaders.