Worthington Baptist Christian Academy, a ministry of Worthington Baptist Church, was started in 1976 under Pastor Donald Lumeree. Mr. Fennell served as the Academy's first principal. Many other church members have served as monitors. supervisors and volunteers.

For thirty years the Academy has been educating young people using the Accelerated Christian Education program. The program is an individualized course of study designed to meet a student's specific learning capabilities. It incorporates Scripture, Godly character traits, and wisdom principles along with the traditional subjects of Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and elective courses. High School students are also required to take Bible courses such as New Testament Survey, Old Testament Survey, Life of Christ, or Successful Living, a study of Proverbs.

Graduates of the Academy have gone on to such fields as business, nursing, education, and pre-law, as well as being employed by local businesses. Some are also serving the Lord in local churches as teachers, song leaders, church officers, and providing special music.