Victory Church opening new school

Posted on April 12, 2024
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By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – In addition to rebuilding after a devastating fire two years ago, Victory Church is preparing to open a school.

On Thursday the church held a parent information meeting about its school Foundation Christian Academy. The school is a ministry of the church.

“Our new building literally is standing on the previous foundation,” said Jarrod Herald, executive pastor and the school’s director. “So, we look at it from the Lord of an expanded vision from what we had before. The facility is even better than the one we had previously and now we’re going to have a Christian school. We’re already dreaming big because we own 13 acres. We’re not a church that lacks vision.”

Herald said they are hoping to welcome 40 to 60 students for the first year. The school is set to open its doors on Aug. 15.

“Our vision as a school is that we’re building upon the foundation of Jesus,” he said. “We really want to partner with parents and see transformation. Lifelong transformation in the lives of families that in turn impacts communities and generations.”

Herald said enrollment opens this month. For more information click here.

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