Our History
I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but
God has been making it grow.
Even as our founders, David and Emily Romero themselves were teenagers, God was already preparing the soil and planting in them the desire to serve
His people through community outreach, Christian education, and evangelism.
The bulbs were planted, but it would take years of patiently waiting before any growth would appear above the surface. Behind the scenes, however, various people were coming alongside the Romeros bringing life-giving water, and roots were wriggling deeper and deeper into the fertile soil to create a strong foundation.
2009
Living in California, David and Emily faced a car breakdown that led to unexpected help. A church member skilled in missionary legalities assisted them in establishing Jubilee as a non-profit.
2010
Jubilee officially started in La Era, initially planning for middle school but serving 85 preschool and kindergarten students instead.
2011
God blessed Jubilee with a property in La Era, with the community raising $85,000 for its purchase. As Jubilee added 1st grade, it partnered with Cántico Nuevo church, using their space for classrooms and planning to expand one grade per year.
2013
Jubilee’s church flourished with Sunday services, Bible studies, and hosting its first mission teams.
2014
Facing space issues, Jubilee launched a “Building Dreams” campaign. By year-end, they had exceeded their fundraising goal, allowing construction to begin on a new school building.
2015
Jubilee celebrated many firsts, including a year-long missionary, a school library, and a music academy. Construction of the new school building continued.
2016
With the completion of the new school building, Jubilee welcomed 270 students and held an official inauguration ceremony.
2017
Jubilee expanded its offerings with a computer lab and an after-school music academy.
2018
Jubilee supported its graduates, organized Christ-centered concerts, and continued to grow its church ministries.
2019
Marking its 10th anniversary, Jubilee began campus expansion, breaking ground for new facilities.
2020
Jubilee launched its Middle School, but the year brought challenges as COVID-19 forced a shift to distance learning.
2021
Virtual schooling continued, with Jubilee adapting by implementing Zoom and Google Classroom for K-9th graders. During that struggle times the construction continued.
2022
Transitioning to hybrid learning, Jubilee upgraded its technology and welcomed students back to in-person classes by June.
2023
A landmark year as Jubilee opened its first High School class, completed its sports court, gym, and inaugurated its chapel. This was a year of great growth and joy!
2024
We celebrated our 15th anniversary, marking 15 years of God’s faithfulness at Jubilee. That same year, construction began on our playground area and prayer rooms, creating new spaces for our students to play, grow, and seek the Lord.
2025
This was one of the most challenging years for the health of our staff leadership. Sister Gaby faced a life-threatening illness, Pastor David suffered a heart attack, our Principal underwent surgery, and Ms. Cindy, our Guidance Counselor, went through a dangerous surgery as well. Even through these difficult circumstances, we can say that the Spirit of the Lord has been with us.
2026
This year The Lord blessed us with the two largest mission trips in Jubilee’s history. In January, we welcomed 20 students from Grand Rapids Christian High School, and in August, we welcomed more than 30 brothers and sisters from Graafschap Church. We are commitmented to live out the Great Commission: “Go and make disciples.”