Who we are
The Christian Leadership Academy Yaoundé (or CLAY) is a higher education institution or university in Yaoundé, the capital of the Republic of Cameroon. CLAY provides a robust academic education rooted in Christian leadership values. Our mission is to equip and empower students to become strong Christian leaders who excel in their work and serve faithfully in their churches and communities.
Why We Created Christian Leadership Academy Yaounde'
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• Christian Leadership Academy basic foundation is to inculcate Christian and moral values in learners. Most Higher education institutions are only geared towards academic and professional training. Christian Leadership Academy Yaoundé’s curriculum is also geared towards meeting this gap by providing programs that are geared towards academic or professional development with more emphasis on Christian values and Moral rectitude. Building citizens with good moral rectitude is building peaceful and prosperous nations void of corruption, evil practices and moral decadence.
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• Solving the problem of unemployment by Providing an employability curriculum that will enable learners acquire professional and entrepreneurial skills geared towards self-employment and job creation.
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• Solving the problem of scarcity of Christian Ministry Education by Creating a theological college that is open to students from all denominations. Very few standard theological colleges or institutions in Cameroon admit students from other denominations. The few that exist only train their leaders and pastors.
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• The Curriculum of Christian Leadership academy is a blended curriculum that serves to fill the gaps found in the curricula of most schools in Cameroon and meets the needs by producing students with holistic and sustainable skills. All our learners shall acquire skills in Christian ministry, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills no matter their various fields of specialization.
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• Christian Leadership Academy Yaounde' collaborates with other international Christian Education organizations in order to be equipped with resources that meet international standards so as to groom its students with professional skills that meet both the national and international job market.
Our Mission
The Mission of Christian Leadership Academy is to train and empower learners with holistic professional competences, moral knowledge, and Christian ministry skills that will enable them to serve effectively in church and society following the doctrine or teachings of Jesus Christ.

Our Core Values
CLAY Core Values: TRAIL
Leaving a mark of leadership and legacy wherever we go.
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T – Team Spirit
Working collaboratively in humility and unity to achieve shared goals for lasting impact.
“Together we go farther.”
R – Righteousness
Living in right standing with Christ and reflecting it daily through our words, choices, and actions.
“Right with God, right in life.”
A – Accountability
Taking responsibility for our actions, doing the right thing in the right way, and striving for excellence.
“Answerable to God, reliable to others.”
I – Integrity
Walking in honesty, consistency, and Christlike character that inspires trust and respect.
“Who you are when no one is watching.”
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L – Love
Demonstrating the love of God through service, compassion, and genuine care for others.
“Love God. Love people.”
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Unifying Statement for CLAY
At CLAY, our values form a TRAIL — a pathway of faith, service, and excellence. Every student is called to walk this trail and leave behind a legacy that transforms society for God’s glory.