Twin Valley Bible Academy

History

Twin Valley Bible Academy began and is currently operating as a ministry of Twin Valley Bible Chapel.

Pastor Jack Palmer recognized the need for Christian education and began to pray about starting a Christian day school. In May of 1975, after seeing an advertisement for Accelerated Christian Education in a magazine, Pastor Jack Palmer and several others attended a rally for A.C.E. in Baltimore. Fully convinced of the quality of the A.C.E. program, Pastor Palmer and Twin Valley Bible Chapel became “Pioneers” of the Christian school movement. Twin Valley Bible Chapel officially broke ground in July of 1975 for Chapel expansion and Academy facilities. After 54 working days, the Academy opened its doors on September 10, 1975 with 94 students enrolled. On June 6, 1976, the first graduating class, made up of five seniors, received their high school diplomas.

In 1985, the Chapel and Academy were blessed by the addition of the “Family Center,” which includes the gymnasium, kitchen, locker rooms, and storage room. This addition was built and completely paid for by donations from God’s people. Needless to say, the Family Center has been a vital part of the Academy as well as the Chapel ministry over the past twenty years.

A number of Academy graduates have come back to serve on our staff. We have also had nearly 30 second generation students attend the Academy. Many of our graduates have gone onto higher education and are involved in ministry and numerous vocations.