Our History

Since 1978

Our History

Lebanon Christian Academy is a unique learning institution. LCA began in 1978 and has a strong tradition of academic excellence, fine arts emphasis and athletic eminence.  We have a forty-five year track record that proves our commitment to education and to the families that enroll their children here.

LCA is a ministry of Open Door Baptist Church. Our church, led by only three pastors in its sixty plus years, has demonstrated stability and commitment to Christian education.

Education in America is ever changing and, among Christian schools in Pennsylvania, LCA is leading the way! The benefit and strength of the traditional classroom must be emphasized. The focus of LCA is to be a premier learning institution, bold yet balanced, ready to meet and exceed the educational needs of this generation.

LCA also recognizes the necessity of leadership training throughout the educational process. LCA will graduate young people with a Christian worldview (Colossians 2:3; Proverbs 1:7a), educated to the highest standards, and well-rounded by the opportunities in the fine arts, liberal arts and athletic competition.  An LCA graduate will be ready to take the next step in life, wherever the Lord may lead!

A Message From our Pastor

For over 45 years, Open Door Baptist Church has been privileged to operate Lebanon Christian Academy to benefit our membership and other families in our area who are committed to seeing their children academically prepared through a Christian worldview. Although many things have changed within our culture and in the field of academia, Lebanon Christian Academy remains committed to the principles upon which we were founded. These principles can be defined in the following statements:

  • LCA strives to follow Biblical principles and practices in fulfilling our mission. 

  • LCA seeks to facilitate the Biblical training of children through the home, the church, and the school. 

  • LCA desires to foster the normal growth of our students (mental, physical, spiritual, and social - Luke 2:52) 

  • LCA remains focused on ensuring the building of godly character in the lives of our students. 

We believe that the Lord, through the means of education, has opened an effectual door of opportunity to work with the next generation and help them know God, love Him, follow Him, and serve Him with their lives. This is why we are committed to intentionally discipling every student so that they love the truth. It is our prayer that LCA will continue to faithfully… 

  • Instruct every student in the truths of the Bible 

  • Impact every life through the power of the Gospel 

  • Inspire our students and families to be faithful to the Lord through the local church. 

May the Lord richly bless these endeavors as we seek to bring up our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4).  

— Jeffrey D. Bateman, Pastor