Lively Stones School of the Future was founded by Apostle Dr. Thelma Knowles in 1997.  Dr. Knowles has 40 years in ministry and is the overseer of Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc.  God has given Dr. Knowles a passion for the youth, she worked as a Juvenile Detention Officer for 19 years and volunteered in a group home as a Peer Counselor.  She received her Bachelor’s in Religious Arts in Theology in 1996.  Then she went on to get her Master’s in Religious Arts in Christian Psychology in 1998.  Finally, in 2000 she obtained her Doctorate in Theology while still Pastoring at Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc. and also being the Director of Lively Stones School of the Future.

Pastor Berlisa Knowles serves alongside her natural and spiritual mother, Apostle Dr. Thelma B. Knowles who is the founder and overseer of Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc.  Pastor Knowles served as a Youth Pastor of Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc. for fifteen years, then ordained as a Prophetess in 1995.  Pastor Knowles is a strong believer in education, she believes that education is an essential part of changing lives for the glory of God.   Pastor Knowles received her Master’s in Ministry in 2016 and is currently in the accelerated Doctorate program for Christian Education.

Elisabette Napoleon began working for Lively Stones for Jesus School of The Future in August 2017 as our School Secretary.  She joined Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc. in 2009 and was ordained as a Evangelist in 2016. Evangelist Napoleon has her Associates in Criminal Justice and worked as a Juvenile Detention Officer for 3 years.

Arbeilla Wilson has been working for Lively Stones for Jesus School of the Future since August 2017.  She started as the Special Event Coordinator then accept a full-time position as a K-5 grade Teacher.  Arbeilla has been a part of Lively Stones for Jesus Ministries, Inc. for many years.  She is truly passionate about the youth and making a difference in her community.  Ms. Wilson worked with inner city children for 6 years and with a programcalled Youth at Risk for 5 years.  She has also worked for several non-profit organizations such as Best Buddies and Fight for Your Life.  She currently attends Grace College and Seminary; Ms. Wilson will be graduating May 2019 with a Bachelors in Meeting and Event Planning and a minor in Bible.

The objective of this school is to teach children how to live and to equip them for success. The Bible Verse in Proverbs 22:6 admonishes adults to train up a child in THE way he SHOULD go.

A private school is an extension of the home in training young people. Our school staff works closely with parents to train the whole child.

Attendance at this school is a privilege not a right. The goal of this school is to train youth of every ability in the highest principals of moral character, self discipline, individual responsibility, personal integrity, and good citizenship. This school stands without apology for high standards of morality and wisdom.

We are an (A.C.E.) Accelerated Christian Education, accepting grades K-12

We accept scholarships:

For more information contact (305) 685-7739

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