Welcome to Kuumba Academy


At Kuumba Academy, we are dedicated to uncovering and nurturing the creative talents and emerging leaders within the Historically Black Church. Our mission is to empower individuals to embrace their God-given gifts, cultivate leadership, and use their creativity to inspire change within their communities and beyond. Kuumba, a Swahili word meaning "creativity," reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and spiritual growth while honoring the rich cultural legacy of the Black church.

Through our comprehensive online programs, Kuumba Academy provides an environment where creativity meets purpose, equipping the next generation of church leaders, artists, and innovators to lead with confidence and vision. Join us as we journey together to unlock potential, inspire leadership, and build a brighter future rooted in faith and creativity.


Featured Products


Welcome to the online store for Kuumba Leadership Academy's collection of inspirational and thought-provoking Christian books and courses. Each title reflects a deep commitment to faith, leadership, and personal growth, offering readers spiritual guidance rooted in timeless biblical principles. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your faith, find encouragement in times of struggle, or explore the intersection of Christianity and personal development, you’ll find a range of books that speak to your journey. Designed to uplift and inspire, these works are perfect for individuals, Bible study groups, or church communities looking for resources that empower and transform lives. Explore the collection today and discover tools to nurture your spirit and strengthen your walk with God.

Victory in the Seed

God has gifted each of us with victory, but like a seed, it must be nurtured to fully flourish. Victory in the Seed reveals the potential God has placed in us, offering scriptural support and a practical guide to living out God's designed destiny. It's an essential read for anyone wanting to see God's plan blossom and produce abundantly.

Bishop Glake Hill

Bishop Glake Hill

$20

SelfLess: Learning to Deny Self in a Selfish World

Self-Less explores the transformative power of living beyond self, as Jesus taught. In a self-focused world, this book shows the strength in embracing selflessness and aligning with God’s will. It highlights six key areas where we can replace self with God, unlocking the life He has designed for us. A powerful guide for those seeking to live out true Christianity and experience God's best by putting Him first.

Bishop Glake Hill

Bishop Glake Hill

$20

Escaping Pharaoh: Defining, Leaving, and Destroying the Systematic Influences of the Enemy

Escaping Pharaoh explores the systems that support the enemy's agenda. Drawing from Paul's warning, it reveals how financial, educational, and governmental systems have kept people in bondage. Using the Exodus story, the book guides readers in recognizing the enemy's influence, breaking free, and overcoming these systems to live in freedom. It's a must-read for those seeking spiritual empowerment and the tools to defeat forces working against God's purpose.

Bishop Glake Hill

Bishop Glake Hill

$30

Becoming King: Overcoming Obstacles, Navigating Paths, and Passing Tests on the Way To Kingdom Reign

We are called by God to live as Kings and Queens, yet many settle for less. Becoming King is a powerful study of King David's rise to Israel’s greatest king, offering principles for living a royal life in God’s Kingdom. This book reveals the keys to embracing your God-given authority and stepping into the royalty you are destined for, empowering every believer to walk in the purpose and power God has designed for them.

Bishop Glake Hill

Bishop Glake Hill

$20

Certificate in Historical Black Church Revitalization

Bishop Dr Glake Hill has spent more than 20 years working, leading, and redeveloping historical black institutions that have been at the center of underrepresented minority communities. He has dedicated his adult life to empowering these institutions to anchor and transform the communities they serve. Now he is dedicated to training coaching and developing other leaders to do the same. Using biblical principles, a graduate of this program will be: - Informed about the changing landscape and challenges of historically black institutions - Taught underlying systematic influences for current cultural condition - Given tools to build capacity, vision, and opportunity for sustained growth - Coached in developing personal leadership traits to lead others better - Guided in the historical principle of organizing people - Taught how to think, process, and understand power and power dynamics - Encouraged to help historically black institutions to reclaim their standing in society

Bishop Glake Hill

Bishop Glake Hill

$1,000

"Church revitalization is not just about preserving the past; it's about breathing new life into our faith communities, ensuring they remain vibrant beacons of hope, service, and transformation for generations to come."


- Bishop Glake Hill

Revitalization of the Black Church


Efforts to revitalize the Black Church focus on restoring its role in community empowerment, spiritual growth, and social justice. This includes embracing technology like live-streaming, podcasts, and social media to engage younger generations. Churches are promoting economic empowerment through financial literacy, support for Black-owned businesses, and fostering entrepreneurship. Many initiatives renew the church’s commitment to social justice by addressing systemic racism and inequality through advocacy and partnerships. Leadership development is also key, with programs designed to equip the next generation of pastors and leaders. These efforts restore the church's historic role as a force for spiritual and social change.

Rediscovering Social Impact



Initiatives to rediscover social impact focus on reconnecting communities with their mission to address systemic issues like poverty and injustice. These efforts realign organizations and grassroots movements with service and advocacy goals. Collaboration between nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders is key to driving sustainable solutions. Programs emphasize holistic approaches, integrating education, economic development, health care, and environmental sustainability. Leadership development empowers individuals to be agents of change, reviving a commitment to social justice and uplifting marginalized groups.


Identifying Emerging Leaders



Initiatives to identify emerging leaders focus on recognizing and nurturing individuals with strong leadership potential. These programs offer mentorship, training, and educational opportunities to develop essential leadership skills. Through academies, fellowships, or internships, participants face real-world challenges and build networks with established leaders. The emphasis is on ethical leadership, social justice, and community empowerment, with a focus on uplifting leaders from underrepresented groups in business, politics, and nonprofits. The goal is to equip these leaders to drive meaningful change and meet the evolving needs of their communities

Hi, I’m Bishop Glake Hill, Ph.D.


Born in 1974 in Canton, MS, Bishop Dr. Glake Hill is a distinguished leader in both chemistry and ministry. A graduate of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School and Tougaloo College (B.S. in Chemistry), he earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Jackson State University in 2003 and was awarded the prestigious Presidential Post-Doctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley.

In ministry, Bishop Hill accepted his calling in 2006 and became an ordained Elder in 2008. He has served as Senior Pastor of Greater Mt. Bethel COCHUSA in Jackson, MS since 2010. His leadership extends to roles in the South Central Diocese, including Director of the Pastors and Leaders Conference and Chairman of the COCHUSA National Education Trustee Board. In 2021, he was elected Presiding Prelate of the South Central Diocese, overseeing 43 churches.

As a tenured professor at Jackson State University, Bishop Hill has over 19 years of experience and has secured $20 million in research funding, with over 55 publications. He is also a mentor for African-American doctoral students and a community advocate, serving as a campus minister liaison and participating in social justice initiatives.

Bishop Hill has transformed Greater Mt. Bethel Church into a community hub, involved in global mission work, and is an accomplished author and speaker, hosting the His Fullness Podcast. He resides in Jackson, MS with his wife, Shonda Allen Hill, and their three children, Glake III, James, and Eden.