Aerial view of the Mt. Zion Bible School campus in the Ozark hills

About

About Mt. Zion

A Christian Holiness school in Ava, Missouri, since 1936.

Our Mission

To provide a quality primary and secondary education in a Christian environment from a Christian Holiness perspective, endeavoring to instill Godly principles and to build Christ-like character in all students, equipping them with Biblical truth to face an unbelieving world with conviction and courage.

What We Believe

We believe:

Students listening as a teacher reads from the Bible — Scripture is at the center of the school day.

The Scriptures

We believe the Scriptures, both the Old and New Testaments, are the infallible, inerrant word of God; are a divine revelation; are the original autographs that were verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit; and are the supreme and final authority of faith and conduct.

One God

We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God and was begotten by the Holy Spirit, was born of a virgin, and is truly God and truly man.

His Resurrection and Return

We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven in that glorified body, in His present life there for us as High Priest, in that “blessed hope”—the personal and imminent return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His Church—and in his “glorious appearing” with His Church to build His earthly kingdom.

The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit is a person, is coequal with God in all His attributes, and is sent by the Lord Jesus Christ from the Father to convict the world of sin and to regenerate, indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer to live in victory over sin.

Man

We believe man was created in the image of God, but in the sin of the first Adam, the whole race fell and became depraved in nature, sinful in conduct, separated from Christ, and is spiritually dead and lost.

Salvation

We believe salvation is by faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Regeneration

We believe regeneration is the act of the Holy Spirit whereby the penitent, trusting sinner is renewed in nature, changed in conduct, and brought into the family of God.

Entire Sanctification

We believe entire sanctification is a second work of divine grace, subsequent to regeneration, wrought in the heart of the fully yielded, trusting child of God whereby the heart becomes purified by faith and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Our History

Bro. Evans has said, “The sun never sets on the fruits of Mt. Zion Bible School.”

1910

Around 1910, a beautiful 600 acre tract of land in the rolling hills of southern Missouri was donated to the Ozark Holiness Association for establishing a training school for the promotion of holiness.

1914

The Ozark Holiness Academy was formed, and the school started in 1914. Bro. T.F. Evans said that when they put the shovel in the ground to begin the three story structure for the school, they had a combined total cash of twelve dollars.

1932

Bro. O'Bryan became president, and the school operated until 1932, during the Great Depression.

1936

In 1936, the remaining 20 acres were deeded to T. F. Evans to continue a training school for the promotion of holiness. He reopened the school as Mt. Zion Bible School, and he served as president. Many preachers and other Christian workers have been sent out from “the hill” to minister in the far reaches of the harvest field. Other early presidents of Mt. Zion were P. M. Cowen, Burl McClanahan, and Noel Scott.

1950s

In the early 50's, Helen Ross, from W.V., was asked why she sent her children so far away. She replied, “I'm Building for Eternity!” This became our school motto.

Today

Mt. Zion has operated continuously since 1936 as a Biblical, faith based institution. Sacrificial labors and donations have kept the school open through the years. Pre-school through 12th grade is still operating to educate students in a Christian environment.

Come See Us

Visit the school

Call the office to schedule a visit or to ask about enrolling your child.

Admissions Call (417) 683-4600

Find Us: 13359 O'Bryan St, Ava, MO 65608
Phone: (417) 683-4600
Email: mtzionbible@totalhighspeed.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM