Who we are
Believers Youth Discipleship Academy is a faith-based nonprofit serving children, youth, and families. We started with a clear need. Too many young people lack a safe, values-driven place to spend their after-school hours, and too many parents want more than supervision. They want a place that helps their child grow in faith, in school, and in character, all at the same time. So we built it.
Our mission
We help children, youth, and families grow in faith, character, confidence, and purpose through education, mentorship, and community-centered programs.
Our vision
We see stronger individuals, healthier families, more connected communities, and faith-centered future leaders. Over time, we want to be a trusted place where youth are equipped to succeed and to give back to their schools, homes, churches, and neighborhoods.
What makes us different
We support the whole child. That means we grow all of these together:
Spiritual development
Academic enrichment
Character formation
Leadership development
Social and emotional growth
Family participation
Our core values
Faith
We root everything we do in biblical principles.
Integrity
We teach youth to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Compassion
We help them see and care for the people around them.
Responsibility
We give them ownership of their choices and their growth.
Respect
We treat every child, family, and partner with dignity.
Meet the founder
Pastor Robert Jones
Pastor Robert Jones is a devoted spiritual leader and servant of God who serves the congregation of Believer’s Gateway To Freedom Church. Known for his commitment to faith, ministry, and community, Pastor Jones has dedicated his life to sharing the message of hope, deliverance, and transformation through Jesus Christ.
Through his pastoral leadership, Pastor Jones encourages believers to grow in their relationship with God, walk in spiritual freedom, and live with purpose. His ministry emphasizes prayer, biblical teaching, worship, and compassionate outreach to individuals and families seeking strength, restoration, and direction.
At Believer’s Gateway To Freedom Church, Pastor Jones works to create an atmosphere where people can experience the love of God, receive encouragement, and discover the power of faith in everyday life. His heart for ministry is reflected in his desire to see lives changed, families strengthened, and communities uplifted.
Pastor Robert Jones continues to serve with humility, vision, and dedication, helping others move from hardship to healing and from bondage to freedom. His leadership stands as a testimony to the mission of Believer’s Gateway To Freedom Church: to guide people into a deeper walk with God and a life of spiritual victory.
Pastor Robert Jones is committed to developing the next generation of Christian leaders through the Believers Youth Discipleship Academy, helping children and youth grow in faith, character, and biblical knowledge.
Founder and President
Meet the Team
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Valerie Jones
Treasurer
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Stanley Evans
Founding Strategic Advisor
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Naomi Simms
SECRETARY
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Bonnie Harrison-Jones
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANT
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