WHat is LACA?
Los Angeles Christian Academy is an educational ministry of Los Angeles Baptist Church. It is an integral part and cannot be separated from Los Angeles Baptist Church. We believe attendance at Los Angeles Christian Academy is a privilege, not a right.
The school was established in April 2014. It started out with few numbers of student. Today, it has grown! Los Angeles Christian Academy offers elementary education, junion-high education, and high school education.
Most of the curriculum we use in Los Angeles Christian Academy is the Abeka curriculum. Abeka is a curriculum that has been proved to give quality education while keeping a Christ-centered theme.
Los Angeles Christian Academy is registered to the California Department of Education with the School Code: 6146831
OUR CURRICULUM
Abeka (known as A Beka Book until 2017) is a publisher affiliated with Pensacola Christian College (PCC) that produces K-12 curriculum materials that are used by Christian schools and homeschooling families around the world.
With Abeka, you can count on high academics AND a biblical worldview so your students aren’t left half prepared to make a difference in the world.Every subject is approached from a Christian perspective, and you’ll find Scripture and biblical principles used to emphasize or illustrate concepts.
Millions of Christian school students have used Abeka since it started in 1972, and over 1 million used it in 2017 alone. Students taught with Abeka have been accepted into prestigious colleges and gone on to serve the Lord in demanding careers.
Our High School is using the Abeka Master Video Program where they are taught through video by accredited teachers. Students who take advantage of the Accredited Enrollment will have their education with Abeka Academy accredited by the following organizations: Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools & Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.
OUR Pastor, Principal, Faculty, and Staff
Pastor Sal Menjivar is the pastor of Los Angeles Baptist church, faithfully serving since 1999. He is the founder of Los Angeles Christian Academy. It has been a long awaited dream of his to establish a Christian school. His heart toward the school is to see each student to graduate with Christ-like characteristics and excellent academics.
Bro. Iam Pacba is the youth pastor of Los Angeles Baptist Church and the principal of Los Angeles Christian Academy. He also serves in teaching some classes. He graduated from West Coast Baptist College with Bachelors in Missions in 2017 and Masters in Education Administration in 2019.
Bro. Jonah Seo is the Korean pastor of Los Angeles Baptist church. He joined the church and, soon after, became heavily involved to the workings of the school. He constantly serves with a willing and ready heart. He is the teacher for all music classes.
Mrs. Angie Bevans is serving as one of the elementary school teachers. She has been a blessing and has the heart for these young children. She’s been serving for years here in Los Angeles Christian Academy and has a background of teaching at Little Village Nursery School for 18 years.
Bro. Dean Bevans is serving as the preacher of East Los Angeles Baptist Church. He is also serving at Los Angeles Christian Academy as one of the teachers. He handles various subjects such as Spanish Language and Physical Education. He graduated from West Coast Baptist College with Bachelors in Pastoral Studies in 2018.
Bro. Henry Urquilla is serving as one of our middle school teachers. He has been serving in our church as a personal assistant to our pastor but has evolved in his skills and talents. He seeks to make an impact in the hearts and minds of the young people, especially to the ones transitioning from childhood to teenage years. He graduated from West Coast Baptist College with Bachelors in Church Ministries in 2019.
Bro. Anthony Chicas has been a blessing to our school. He first started as an teacher’s assistant and quickly rose to the responsibilities of a teacher. He is quick to learn and quick to be patient with the students. He has taken the role of teacher for the lower high school classes.
Mrs. Renae Pacba will be responsible for secretarial work to the school and to the church. She is currently finishing her post-graduate education in First Bible School of Translation focused on Biblical Languages. In 2020, she earned her Bachelors from West Coast Baptist College focused on Elementary Education.