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DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES
Christian Life Academy (formerly called the Institute of Christian Education)
Training Disciples to Impact the World
Dr. Leonard N. Smith, Chancellor
Rev. Cheryl C. Henderson, Dean
Bro. Merrick Deans, Assistant Dean
Sister E. Yvette Queen, Registrar
The Mount Zion Christian Life Academy (CLA) is a certificate program granting institution with high academic standards.
Mission
To educate each student within a nurturing atmosphere so they receive both high quality course work and structured discipleship training which empowers them to maximize their spiritual growth and equips them for service that positively impacts the Kingdom of God.
History
In March 2003, the Senior Minister of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Dr. Leonard N. Smith, shared his vision for a new system of religiously educating the membership of the Church. It was at that time that he presented that vision in the form of an initiative to develop and implement the Mount Zion Institute of Christian Education.
In December 2012, however, Dr. Smith was inspired to rename the Mount Zion Institute of Christian Education to the Mount Zion Christian Life Academy. The Christian Life Academy continues to optimize the religious education opportunities for the members with the mission and responsibility of “Training of Disciples to Impact the World.”
The Christian Life Academy held its first classes on March 19, 2013, and the vision and dream of Dr. Smith continues as students grow spiritually and serve in God’s Kingdom.
Christian Life Academy admits students of any race, color, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Institute. Christian Life Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.
Certificate Programs
Mount Zion Christian Life Academy offers the following certificate programs:
- The Discipleship Certificate provides students with a foundational understanding and knowledge of their Christian faith and Denomination. It also provides them with a spiritual foundation for growing in grace and knowledge of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
- The Biblical Studies Certificate provides students with a deeper scriptural and theological understanding of the Old and New Testaments.
- The Christian Education Certificate is a ministry educational program for adult leaders in the teaching ministries for children, youth and adults.
- The Ministry Leadership Certificate is a ministry educational program for adult leaders currently in church leadership or desiring to be appointed to a leadership position. It equips individuals to effectively use their gifts and talents in leading and serving others in ministry.
Download the Christian Life Academy Brochure for Certificate Programs
Academic Calendar
2017 Fall Quarter
October 16, 2017........................Quarter Begins
December 20, 2017.....................Quarter Ends
2018 Winter Quarter
January 28, 2018......................Quarter Begins
April 4, 2018.........................Quarter Ends
2018 Spring Quarter
April 30, 2018............................Quarter Begins
June 27, 2018............................Quarter Ends
2018 Fall Quarter
NO CLASSES OFFERED THIS QUARTER
2019 Winter Quarter
January 7, 2019........................Quarter Begins
March 8, 2019..........................Quarter Ends
2019 Spring Quarter
April 1, 2019............................Quarter Begins
June 7, 2019............................Quarter Ends
2019 Fall Quarter
September 30, 2019.................Quarter Begins
December 4, 2019....................Quarter Ends
2020 Winter Quarter
January 13, 2020......................Quarter Begins
March 11, 2020.........................Quarter Ends
Contact the Discipleship Ministry at ceministry@mountzionbaptist.com