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Our Mission

Building on our legacy of faith and service, we educate, equip, and empower our community to love God and others, pursue excellence, and impact our world. 

Our Vision

We believe in the power of a Christ-centered community to cultivate faith-driven world changers.

Core Values

Above all else, love like Jesus
Grace and space, without excuses
Live in the future, build on the past
Enjoy the journey, together

 

Our History

Each and every one of us has a story to tell. Stories inspire us. Stories change us. Stories give us meaning. Our story began in 1944...

1944
1944

In July of 1944, W.O. Norton called a meeting at the Mount Dora Church Of Christ to determine the location of his dream, a new Christian school in Central Florida. Local congregations donated funds to purchase 70 acres of land in Mount Dora to begin building the “Christian Home and Bible School.”

1945
1945

Christian Home & Bible School first opened its doors on September 10, 1945, to 55 students. The school’s motto was “To develop the whole child-mentally, emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually,” and on May 31, 1946, with the graduation of the first senior class of three students, it was clear that they had succeeded.

1947 & 1961
1947 & 1961

Over the years Christian Home & Bible School students have always been proud Bulldogs. From the first acapella group in 1947 and the long white pants of the 1961 boys basketball State Championship team to today, Mount Dora Christian Academy always strives to achieve greatness.

2015
Mount Dora Christian Academy

To better identify and market our Academy in the local community, Christian Home & Bible School recently unveiled a new name. In February of 2015 CH&BS announced the historic name change from Christian Home & Bible School to Mount Dora Christian Academy. Although our name has changed, our mission stays the same.
We encourage you to allow us to be part of your story and you to be part of ours!