Founder and Director, Kingdom Life Academy
Texas

Joel Enge is the founder of Kingdom Life Academy, a Christian micro-school in Tyler, Texas, where he leads with a passion for faith-centered education and student transformation. Through innovative, hands-on learning, Joel equips young people to discover their God-given purpose and pursue meaningful futures. Kingdom Life Academy blends faith, academics, and hands-on learning, from cooking and gardening to earning workforce certifications, so students are prepared for real life.

Founded in 2013 after its founder saw middle school boys “dropping out in their hearts,” Kingdom Life Academy now serves both boys and girls who need a more practical, skill-connected education. Students here learn math through cooking, science through gardening, and responsibility through daily, real-world tasks. Every student earns a food handling license and leaves with tangible skills for the workplace and adult life.

As a McLeod Society alumnus, Joel represents the spirit of servant leadership, educational innovation, and lasting community impact which drives all MSF alumni.