ABOUT US
Called to Restore.
Built to Last.
A Christ-centred academy created to educate, restore, and prepare vulnerable children for lives of their God-given purpose.
FROM VISION TO INSTITUTION
Our Story
Let There Be Light Christian Residential Academy began as an act of obedience, a conviction that God was calling His people to restore vulnerable children through love, education, discipleship, and compassionate care.
What started as a vision has become an institution: incorporated, governed, and moving toward its founding launch in January 2027.
OUR FOUNDATION
Christ at the center of all of it.
Jesus Christ is the foundation and supreme authority of Let There Be Light Christian Residential Academy. Everything below flows from that, and nothing below is possible without Him.
Christ at the Center
Jesus Christ is the foundation and supreme authority of LTBL.
Vulnerable Children First
The restoration and protection of children remain central to the mission.
Excellence Without Compromise
Education, care, governance, facilities, and leadership held to exacting standards.
Built for Generations
Our flagship campus is intended to become a model for future Kingdom institutions.
FOUNDING LEADERSHIP
Latoya Shea, Executive
FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Having responded to the Lord's call to establish Christ-centered institutions for children, families, and communities, Latoya provides the spiritual, organizational, and strategic leadership of the Commission.
A United States Army veteran, healthcare professional, public health practitioner, author, and humanitarian, she brings more than a decade of service to vulnerable populations through love, healthcare, education, disaster response, leadership development, and community outreach, including humanitarian work in the USA, South Africa, Jamaica and Nepal.
Her academic background includes degrees in Nursing, Psychology, graduate studies in Nurse Anesthesia at Columbia University, Public Health, and ongoing MBA studies. Throughout, one belief has held: that God's love and faithfulness is boundless and every child deserves to experience this love, to be restored, and equipped to fulfill their God-given purpose.
Board of Directors
Governance, accountability, and strategic oversight. Responsible governance, child safeguarding, and financial integrity are conditions of operating, not aspirations.
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Chair, U.S. HQ
Ronald Glasgow
U.S. Army veteran, retired, with more than 25 years in leadership and organizational management, and an M.S. in Management. Connections Team Ministry Leader at The Dwelling Place Church, and founder of the Highway 192 Community Care Project. He is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission through Christ-centered leadership, strategic vision, and faithful stewardship
Child Welfare Advisor, U.S. HQ
Georgia Taylor
With a diverse background in finance, nonprofit administration, governance, and organizational compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, a Master of Public Administration, and a Nonprofit Management Certificate from Molloy University. She supports the development of policies and practices that promote accountability, integrity, and effective stewardship.
Education Advisor, U.S. HQ
Meseret Wade
A special education teacher of more than a decade, serving students with diverse needs in high-need communities. New York State licensed School Building Leader, with master's degrees in Special Education, General Education, and School Building Leadership. I trust the Lord to use my training and experience to make wise, Spirit-led decisions that serve the best interests of our students and residents.
What We Believe
Jesus Christ guides every decision.
We hold to the inspired, infallible authority of Scripture, the Godhead, the deity and finished work of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace through faith in Him alone, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit.
Every child entrusted to this Academy is treated as valuable, chosen, and deeply loved by God, never defined by trauma, abandonment, or brokenness. All governance, curriculum, partnerships, and operations remain submitted to the Lordship of Jesus Christ at all times.
"Every child entrusted to this Academy is valuable, chosen, and deeply loved by God."
STATEMENT OF FAITH, ARTICLE ON THE CHILD
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about us
Not yet. We are in active formation, targeting a January 2027 founding launch.
No. LTBL is non-denominational and grounded in the historic, biblical Christian faith set out in our Statement of Faith.
Yes. LTBL welcomes both boys and girls. Boys’ and girls’ residences will be located on separate sides of the campus.
Day and boarding tuition will be published closer to launch. Residential-restoration places for vulnerable and street-connected children are always completely free.
Join our Founding Interest Registry on The Academy page. This is not a binding application. It allows us to contact you when enrolment opens.
No. LTBL is privately funded through donors, partners and fundraising. It operates in active, cooperative engagement with the Ministry of Education and Youth and CPFSA.
Yes. Our traditional boarding pathway is designed for Jamaican, Caribbean, diaspora and international families.
Let There Be Light
Christian Residential Academy
Built for His glory. For His children. For generations.
501(c)(3) application filed. Until determination, gifts are received through our fiscal sponsor, Fiscal Sponsorship Allies, and are tax deductible. Giving is processed in USD; Jamaican fees and local payments are quoted in JMD.
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