MISSION & VALUES

MISSION STATEMENT

Bethesda Christian School exists to provide excellent academic instruction that is consistent with Biblical truth and
honors the name of Christ.

CORE VALUES

Our school’s core values are best expressed in the “4 Rs”…

ROOTED

in Christ

RELATIONAL

in Style

RIGOROUS

in Learning

RELEVANT

in the World

EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES

  • To fear and respect God. Students must understand that the fear and awe of God (Psalm 33:8) is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10) and that one’s true identity is secure in Christ (Col. 2:9-10). They also continue to develop a balanced and arduous spiritual growth plan as portrayed in Luke 2:52 (to grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and with man as Jesus did) so they learn to think as a mature believer (1 Cor. 14:20), mature as a Christ-follower, and acquire discernment (Hebrews 5:14).
  • To practice a strong work ethic. Students should work heartily for the Lord (Col. 3:23) and devote themselves to the work that God has prepared for them (Eph. 2:10). Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (for God’s greater purpose) becomes central to their daily work and service.
  • To pursue a rigorous intellectual path. Our students’ training and development of their minds prepares them to engage their culture with Biblically sound thoughts, ideas, and truth (II Cor. 10:5). They are prepared to give a defense for the hope that lies within them (1 Peter 3:15).
  • To embrace the creative nature of God. Students should recognize God’s creativity (Genesis 1:1, Eph. 2:10) and seek to appreciate a wide variety of disciplines of study associated with a strong liberal arts education as the foundation to enter the discussion on the great questions of life (Acts 17). This would be characterized by proven writing, thinking and synthesis skills, as well as demonstrated mastery of academic objectives in the humanities (literature and history), mathematics, sciences, and Christian doctrine. The study of God’s word and the pursuit of understanding the entire narrative describing the Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration story assists in developing an authentic Biblical worldview and developing the life habit of taking every thought captive (II Cor. 10:5).
  • To demonstrate the love of Jesus to all people. This attitude would be characterized by selflessness, humility, and servanthood (Phil. 2:2-11) and a lifestyle of obedience of seeking first the kingdom of God (Mat. 6:33).