Lindy and Friends Academy
Teach God's Word to children with confidence and creativity
The Lindy & Friends Academy equips Sunday school teachers and volunteers with practical, Bible-based training and ready-to-use tools for the classroom.
Serving in children's ministry shouldn't feel overwhelming
Many teachers love children, but arrive on Sunday unprepared, without materials and without support. This academy changes that.
From doubt to clarity
Learn to prepare and teach a Bible class step by step, without spending hours figuring out what to do.
Ready-to-use tools
Activities, visual resources and creative dynamics that keep children connected to the Word.
Volunteers who stay
Equip your team to serve with purpose, feel capable, and want to keep serving.
What you'll learn at the Academy
A training path designed for IgleKids teachers and volunteers.
The teacher's heart
Your calling to serve children and the spiritual responsibility of sowing the Word.
How children learn
Stages, attention and language: teach in a way that fits each age.
Preparing a Bible class
From the Bible story to real-life application, with a clear and creative structure.
Activities & classroom management
Capture attention, manage groups and create a safe, fun environment.
✦ The full program content is detailed when you enroll ✦
How it works
Enroll
Create your account at the Lindy & Friends Academy in minutes.
Learn at your pace
Move through the modules from your phone or computer, whenever you can.
Get your certificate
Finish the program and serve your church with confidence and backing.
"Now I can dedicate my time to prayer and preparing my heart to teach, instead of spending hours looking for materials."— Sunday school teacher, church using Lindy & Friends
Get ready to serve the children of your church
Join the Lindy & Friends Academy and be part of a generation of teachers who teach the Word with creativity and purpose.
Enroll in the Academy →
The Academy will initially be offered in Spanish, with English coming very soon.
Lindy & Friends, also known as "L.A.F." (Laugh), is a company formed by a close-knit group of friends who draw inspiration from God's love for children. Their mission is to educate young hearts about the beauty of the world's creations. Children, with their pure hearts and love for learning, bring joy and inspiration to adults.
Lindy & Friends aims to spread love, peace, and hope worldwide through their colorful and fun products, including backpacks, lunch bags, plush toys, and more.
They promote diversity and believe in the power of understanding and loving one another. The company's products are crafted with care by women across three generations in the USA, reflecting a shared dream and commitment to giving back to those in need.
"Never stop doing good"
~ Linda Romero
Mission
Go around the world sharing a message of love, peace and hope in a creative, spontaneous, original and fun way. We wish to reach even the most hidden places on earth.
Vision
Develop innovating educational material to captivate children’s hearts. Design products of excellent quality for daily use, school supplies, educational, entertainment and beyond.
Philosophy
It’s better to give than to receive! Every month we donate a portion of our proceeds to help a cause assisting children in need around the world.
Meet Linda
Linda P. Romero is the creator of Lindy & Friends. She is a passionate self-taught illustrator that loves creating, innovating and always enjoys learning new skills.
She discovered her passion for kids and teaching in her teens and since then she has been involved with designing creative learning strategies for kids. Linda and her husband, Pr. Haziel Ortega, have been missionaries for more than 15 years and are currently pastors of a church in California, USA.
Beginnings
Linda's childhood love for Art and Creative Writing led her to embark on an original project, Lindy & Friends, inspired by her family and involvement in the Kid's Ministry. Despite facing professional challenges, she found motivation in her faith, believing in the power of God to turn things around for the good.
3 Generations of Women
Carmen, mother Mariela, and daughter Linda, are united in pursuing a dream. Carmen, a successful entrepreneur known for her skills in designing and sewing despite her humble beginnings, instilled family values and faith in her descendants. Mariela, a Civil Engineer and immigrant, exemplifies faith, perseverance, and success. Together, they have made Lindy & Friends a reality, producing handmade products in the USA with care and love.