The success of any thriving community rests in the development and preparation of the next generation
In an era characterized by social media, new technology, eroding interpersonal skills among today’s youth, and the growing need of cultural representation in all spheres of influence, the Gift Center is the answer to a very unique 21st century problem. The Gift Center targets 9th through 12th grade scholars from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds who are underrepresented in Gifted/Talented programs, Advanced and AP classes in the home school, public school and private school sector. The Gift Center fosters the development of gifts in youth from all cultural groups. More importantly, the Gift Center trains students to develop Christ like character to keep them when their gifts open doors to platforms of great influence, and disciple them into leaders for the Kingdom of God.
Our Vision & Mission
The Vision of the Gift Center Leadership Academy is to equip young people from all cultural groups to use their God given gifts to build up their community, make an impact for the Kingdom of God, and to lead in their generation.
The Mission of the Gift Center Leadership Academy is to develop Kingdom leaders who will discover, sharpen, steward, and operate in their gift in order to impact the seven mountains of influence for the glory of God.
Our Core Values
The word of god
The Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As the Lord opens doors of opportunities for each Gift Center Scholar, and with the Word of God as their anchor, Gift Center Scholars will be equipped to have a Biblical worldview as they navigate through a changing world with the unchanging Word of God.
Christlike Character
Jesus Christ is the greatest gift to the world. True purpose and fulfillment, and a life that produces fruit that will last, can only comes through relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Gift Center Leaders will grow in their own personal relationship with Christ, through discipleship, as they learn how to emulate Jesus Christ in thought, in deed, and in speech.
Servant Leadership
“...the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”(Matthew 20:28). Jesus is our model for true servant leadership in the earth. Gift Center Leaders will understand their role as leaders within their communities, the church, their schools, and their spheres of influence. Gift Center Scholars will understand their responsibility to use their gift to lead like Christ wherever their gift makes room for them.
Our Focus
We train youth leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds on how to maximize their gift and develop godly character for the glory of God. Through the Gift Center, scholars learn how to discover their gift, sharpen their gift, operate in their gift, and steward their gift.