PCLA (The Academy) is a new Christian Ministry that commenced on May 20, 2014 at 3535 N. Pennsylvania Street in the Meridian Historic District in Indianapolis, Indiana.
MISSION STATEMENT: A Christian Ministry that provides housing, outreach, and education to strengthen Indiana families.
Dr. Debra Simmons is our Executive Director and has over 15 years experience as an educational leader, minister, community corrections officer and rehabilitation program developer to provide a learning environment for the success of families and the community. Her dedication and focus have improved the lives of others throughout the U.S. and overseas.
Min. Eli Nderitu, Ph.D., Program Director is originally from Kenya, Africa and has developed churches and helped to support missionary students in several countries. Currently he serves as an Worship Leaders and Instructor here at The Academy.
Phillip Bacon, B.S.W., Director of Admissions is an Indiana native whose many years of service to the community in children's services, hospice, and with his strong military background has brought diversity and a commitment to excellence to our program.
Karen Jones, Associate Director of Advertising currently resides in Indianapolis and has served the community extensively as a speaker and program developer. Karen is also well known for her commitment to humanity and her community corrections outreach efforts.
Joy Rashid, Associate Director of Marketing, is also an Indiana native whose travels and diverse, creative talents will provide breadth to several of our future courses, including Cross-Cultural Mission Fields and Understanding Islam.
Bryant Jones - Program Coordinator - Resides in Indiana and has an extensive background in Information Technology and Community Corrections. He continues to serve with several mission and outreach programs to help uplift others who are striving to put their lives back on track.
Fernando Guererro - Instructor - is originally from Columbia, South America and has a substantial background in teaching and developing Information Technology. Additionally, Mr. Guerro is delightful and provides the fun conversational Spanish class for our students.
We sincerely appreciate the volunteers, interns, and other Christian Soldier Supporters that continue to serve to increase our outreach and development efforts.
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We also have expanded our outreach efforts to include providing low-income, sober-living, transitional housing. Please feel free to let us know if you have a need, a referral, or a donation to share.
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Christian Leadership Training Classes are on-going and you can start on either Mondays or Thursdays:
Worship Service Leadership - Mondays at 7:30 PM - Fees: None
Bible Study Leadership - Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Fees: None
Job Skills Classes have been rescheduled to start on:
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 9:30AM-10:30AM
Job Skills classes will be offered for 6-weeks
Classes Offered (All classes are taught in a fun and creative classroom setting. Bring your own laptop or music keyboard or use ours):
Basic Computer Skills (Fee: $50 total plus $20 for materials):
Beginning Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, How to Use the Internet.
Fun Conversational Spanish Classes (Fees: $25 + $20 for materials)
Beginning Piano Keyboard Classes (Fees $25 + 20 for materials)
All classes will be taught at Progressive Christian Leadership Academy located at 3535 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46205.
Please call for further information: 317-721-9198 (Dr. Debra Simmons).
MISSION STATEMENT: A Christian Ministry that provides housing, outreach, and education to strengthen Indiana families.
Dr. Debra Simmons is our Executive Director and has over 15 years experience as an educational leader, minister, community corrections officer and rehabilitation program developer to provide a learning environment for the success of families and the community. Her dedication and focus have improved the lives of others throughout the U.S. and overseas.
Min. Eli Nderitu, Ph.D., Program Director is originally from Kenya, Africa and has developed churches and helped to support missionary students in several countries. Currently he serves as an Worship Leaders and Instructor here at The Academy.
Phillip Bacon, B.S.W., Director of Admissions is an Indiana native whose many years of service to the community in children's services, hospice, and with his strong military background has brought diversity and a commitment to excellence to our program.
Karen Jones, Associate Director of Advertising currently resides in Indianapolis and has served the community extensively as a speaker and program developer. Karen is also well known for her commitment to humanity and her community corrections outreach efforts.
Joy Rashid, Associate Director of Marketing, is also an Indiana native whose travels and diverse, creative talents will provide breadth to several of our future courses, including Cross-Cultural Mission Fields and Understanding Islam.
Bryant Jones - Program Coordinator - Resides in Indiana and has an extensive background in Information Technology and Community Corrections. He continues to serve with several mission and outreach programs to help uplift others who are striving to put their lives back on track.
Fernando Guererro - Instructor - is originally from Columbia, South America and has a substantial background in teaching and developing Information Technology. Additionally, Mr. Guerro is delightful and provides the fun conversational Spanish class for our students.
We sincerely appreciate the volunteers, interns, and other Christian Soldier Supporters that continue to serve to increase our outreach and development efforts.
*********************************************************************************
We also have expanded our outreach efforts to include providing low-income, sober-living, transitional housing. Please feel free to let us know if you have a need, a referral, or a donation to share.
****************************************************************************************************************
Christian Leadership Training Classes are on-going and you can start on either Mondays or Thursdays:
Worship Service Leadership - Mondays at 7:30 PM - Fees: None
Bible Study Leadership - Thursdays at 7:30 PM - Fees: None
Job Skills Classes have been rescheduled to start on:
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 9:30AM-10:30AM
Job Skills classes will be offered for 6-weeks
Classes Offered (All classes are taught in a fun and creative classroom setting. Bring your own laptop or music keyboard or use ours):
Basic Computer Skills (Fee: $50 total plus $20 for materials):
Beginning Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, How to Use the Internet.
Fun Conversational Spanish Classes (Fees: $25 + $20 for materials)
Beginning Piano Keyboard Classes (Fees $25 + 20 for materials)
All classes will be taught at Progressive Christian Leadership Academy located at 3535 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46205.
Please call for further information: 317-721-9198 (Dr. Debra Simmons).
Call our 24-hour message line or send a text to: 317-721-9198