LifeWise Academy

LifeWise Academy offers Bible-based character classes for public school students. The program provides Bible education and religious education during the public school day, with classes held off site of school premises as required. LifeWise gives parents a fully legal way to include Bible-based character classes in their child’s weekly public school routine without any extra scheduling, under conditions that include off-site meetings, no use of government funds, and required parental permission for participation.

• Schedule: Bible education is provided to public school students during school hours.

LifeWise is led by trained staff. Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy. LifeWise has been building and refining an innovative ministry approach with a stated commitment to Gospel Centrality, Excellence, and Community-Driven values, and it uses a defined 10-step process to help a community start a program. The organization states that it partners with parents to improve outcomes and remains a grassroots movement of local churches and community members stepping up to serve local students. LifeWise is recognized as a top-tier organization by both Guidestar and Charity Navigator for financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability, has been awarded a Certified Transparency Seal from Excellence in Giving and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, and has completed a fiscal audit by Rea & Associates.

Last updated August 10, 2026.