Bridge the Gap-Empowerment Center

The R. J. Hendley Christian Community School, non-profit inter-denominational Christian School, opened its doors to children as Greater Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Tutorial Program. Thus, the Tutorial Program of volunteer administrators was a resounding success from its very inception.In 1993, the school officially became a private school. The success of that tutorial program fanned the desire of Elder R. J. Hendley, Jr. and the congregation of Greater Bethel Primitive Baptist Church to establish a permanent Christian School, R.J. Hendley Christian Community School.The building at 2800 R.J. Hendley Avenue is our central school complex, housing the Office of Business Affairs, the Clinic, Cafeteria, Bookstore, Child Care Center II ( Pre-School K3 & K4 ) and secondary classrooms.Kindergarten ( K5 ), Elementary, Middle School, the Media Center, our new Computer Labs and the Learning Assistance Lab are located in the building at 2760 R.J. Hendley Avenue.Each of our spacious air-conditioned classrooms offers a warm d cor that provides a conducive environment for learning.

Lake Park Baptist School is accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and affiliated with the American Association of Christian Schools. It offers academic classes in Bible, reading, phonics, science, social studies, math, language arts, spelling, vocabulary, creative writing, health, Spanish, computer, music, art and physical education. The school offers a variety of athletic activities, including basketball, baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, golf and cheerleading. It conducts classes to more than 400 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 10. In addition, the school offers an accelerated mathematics program that provides advanced mathematics classes to students. Lake Park Baptist School has been operational for more than 35 years and is located in Lake Park, Fla.