Homeschooling Ministries

Chieftain Institute (CI)

Chieftain Institute is a ministry of Derwood Bible Church for Christian homeschooling families. CI offers courses for middle and high school students. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at DBC for 30 weeks from September to May. The classes are taught by Christian teachers who possess Godly character, are good communicators, enjoy working with teenagers, and are qualified in specific subject areas. Families may pay tuition by semester or year. In addition to the tuition, parents are responsible for providing students with textbooks. For more information, please email Debra Tallman.

Chieftain Christian Academy (CCA)

Chieftain Christian Academy is the Christian education ministry of Derwood Bible Church, an umbrella program created under the provisions of COMAR 13A.10.01.05.  The purpose of this ministry is to encourage, support and provide required supervision to families of Derwood Bible Church and like minded churches who have chosen to homeschool their children.  CCA encourages excellence in all areas of education, both spiritual and academic

CCA provides:

  • REVIEWS - As a Maryland approved umbrella program, CCA provides semiannual portfolio reviews as required by state homeschool regulations.  

  • MONTHLY SUPPORT MEETINGS -These required meetings are a time of encouragement, a time to disseminate information, and a time to learn more about teaching our children. 

  • EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES -CCA offers various educational activities for our students to participate in such field trips and spelling bees.

  • ADVENTURE CLUB - Adventure Club is our Monday co-op for grades K-8. A parent from each family participates by leading or assisting in one or more classes. 

  • SOCIAL ACTIVITIES  including field trips and high formal

  • HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS AND GRADUATION

For more information please email Faith Muresan.