Mission & Expected Student Outcomes

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Wisdom…

Proverbs 16:16 says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” The Bible urges us often to seek wisdom above all things (Proverbs 4:7). It also explains that the source of wisdom starts with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). At Grace, we recognize that students are more than just their GPA or a sum of what they know. The pursuit of wisdom is holistic, to skillfully live according to God’s way of life. This training reaches far beyond a student's time in school. In this context, we seek to see each student develop individually and uniquely so that they will, with God’s help, navigate life in a way that honors and glorifies our Creator.

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Relationships...

As image-bearers of the creator, we reflect His relational character. God has created us to exist within relationships. We recognize this truth and the immense influence that healthy, God-honoring relationships have on the development of students. Grace recognizes that teachers who go out of their way to develop relationships with students garner authentic authority in the classroom and affect the trajectory of their students' lives. These relationships also help young people make the right choices during school as they undergo and emerge from the turmoil of adolescence to the challenges of adult life. Right relationships help students make wise choices as adolescents and as they mature and face the challenges of adult life. Ultimately, we hope that these relationships serve to point students towards Jesus and a life lived God’s way.

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Instruction…

Proverbs 9:9 says, “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.” We desire to instruct for wisdom and not simply knowledge acquisition. This guides our decisions and the feel of our classrooms. It prioritizes critical thinking, personal effort, and character development. Excellence in God’s eyes is doing one’s best. This is in contrast to the world’s standard of being the best. It is essential in the development of students that goals be set at a challenging, but not impossible, level. As a young person experiences success from their best effort, even more, the effort is exerted toward continued success. We believe in challenging students with this model of excellence to achieve the goal of doing their best in their academic pursuits, extra-curricular activities, and their service to others.

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Service…

We hope that by developing healthy relationships and providing clear instruction, what culminates is service. Here we follow the example of Christ in helping each student toward a genuinely Christian worldview. The witness of Jesus Christ who came “not to be served, but to serve” stands in stark contrast to a society often characterized by indulgence and self-gratification. We believe that only by following God’s call to service can one find true fulfillment. In following that call to service, one can also demonstrate leadership. Christ again becomes the model of a leader to whom we point our young people. As a school, we attempt to teach this by serving the students entrusted to us. We then can challenge them to serve others in their home, church, school, and community.

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STATEMENT OF FAITH

The following list is foundational to the ministry of Grace Christian Academy:

Biblical Inspiration: We believe the Bible in its original writing, is inspired by God, without error and the standard by which all knowledge is judged and taught. (II Timothy 3:16-17)
The Nature of God: We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (I John 5:4-6)
Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ is God’s Son. He was born of a virgin as both God and man, lived a sinless life, died to pay the penalty for the sins of man, was buried, rose from the grave, and ascended into heaven where He will continually minister as our Great High Priest and Advocate. (I Corinthians 15:3, I Peter 2:21-24, John 3:16)
Salvation: Salvation is a free gift offered to everyone on the basis of God’s grace and mercy. To receive this gift, the sinner must place his/her faith in Christ alone for the redemption of sin and eternal life in heaven. (Romans 3:20-21, Galatians 5:22-25)
The Holy Spirit: We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose dwelling enables the Christian to live a Godly life. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of the saved to life, and the lost to damnation. (John 5:24, 28, 29)
Unity in Christ: We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. (John 17:21-23)
Creation of Mankind: We believe that God intentionally and unchangeably creates each individual as male or female. These distinct and complementary genders are integral to God's design and reflect His nature. (Gen 1:26-27.)
Marriage and Sexual Morality: We affirm that marriage, as defined by Scripture, is a sacred union between one man and one woman. This exclusive covenant is the framework within which God intends sexual intimacy to occur. (Gen 2:18-25; 1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4.)
Sexual Immorality: We hold that Scripture explicitly identifies certain behaviors, including adultery, fornication, homosexual acts, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and the use of pornography, as contrary to God’s will and design. (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10.)
Integrity and Witness: We maintain that upholding the principles of this Statement of Faith is vital for maintaining the integrity and Christian witness of Grace Christian Academy. This commitment extends to all employees and volunteers. (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22.)
Redemption and Restoration: We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11.)
Compassion and Respect: We firmly believe in extending compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity to every individual, recognizing that each person is made in the image of God. Any form of hateful or harassing behavior is inconsistent with Biblical teachings and the values of Grace Christian Academy. (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31.)

This statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. While the Bible stands as the ultimate authority, the school board at Grace Christian Academy serves as the interpretive body to guide our institution’s understanding and application of Biblical principles.