Jesus the Tekton 
Our September-October was quite a whirlwind! I had five different trips, totaling 16 days away…
Mark PerkinsNovember 1, 2024
An Unexpected Year
I was asked to write an alumni spotlight for Hillsdale College's education newsletter, which has…
Mark PerkinsAugust 24, 2024
“Lessons from Beer Halls”
"The Chapel of Apple": Bold Rock's Timber-Framed Cider Barn in Nellysford For the second time…
Mark PerkinsAugust 14, 2024
St. Dunstan’s On the Road: Summer-Fall 2024
I have a pretty busy travel schedule coming up — let us know if we’ll…
Mark PerkinsJuly 16, 2024
St. Dunstan’s in ‘Christianity Today’
In case you missed it, check out my essay in Christianity Today on how "Rites…
Mark PerkinsJuly 2, 2024
Presenting on St. Dunstan’s in Hillsdale
At the end of the month, I'll be attending Hillsdale College's 'Blue & White' weekend…
Mark PerkinsJune 14, 2024
St. Dunstan’s in First Things
This morning First Things published an excellent piece on St. Dunstan's Academy by Fr. Jay…
Mark PerkinsMay 23, 2024
A Vision for Christian Formation at St. Dunstan’s Academy
When I was brought on as Chaplain and Assistant Headmaster, I published my vision for…
Mark PerkinsMay 4, 2024
Growing Up Like Jesus: Boys and Rites of Passage for Parents, Parishes and Schools
Twin crises afflict contemporary America: The Great Dechurching and The End of Men, to identify…
Mark PerkinsApril 26, 2024
Rooted in Reality: A Mother’s Reflection on Life at St. Dunstan’s Farm
This essay by Natalie Fickley, wife of our Founder and Headmaster, was originally published in…
Mark PerkinsMarch 24, 2024