Spiritual and Moral Development: 

• Inform students of their sinful nature and God’s unconditional love for them (Romans 3:23; Romans 5:8; John 3:16). 

• Lead students to an acceptance of Christ as their Lord and Savior (Romans 10:13). 

• Help students recognize the Bible as the sufficient, inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God (II Timothy 3:16). 

• Develop a desire in students to know, love, and obey the will of God through daily prayer and Bible reading and participation in a local church (II Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 10:24- 25). 

• Instill in students the knowledge of the foundational truths and doctrines of God’s Word and the desire to apply these in life (II Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 6:13-17). 

• Instruct students about the importance of recognizing and overcoming sin, and of living Godly, obedient lives (Ephesians 4:21-32). 

 

Personal Development: 

• Help students see and accept themselves as unique individuals, created in the image of God with special gifts to be fully developed for His glory (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16; I Corinthians 12:7-11). 

• Instruct students to develop habits of good stewardship over all that God has given them—time, talents, material possessions, and the physical environment (Genesis 1:28; Luke 12:48; Ephesians 5:16, I Peter 4:10). 

• Teach students personal responsibility and accountability for their words, actions, and attitudes (Romans 14:12; Galatians 6:7-8). 

• Encourage physical fitness, good health habits, and wise use of the body as the temple of God (I Corinthians 6:19-20). 

• Teach students to develop the ability to make decisions based on biblical principles (Psalm 1:1-2; Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 3:5-6; I Corinthians 2:14-16). 

 

Social Development: 

• Encourage students to view all others as made in God’s image and to treat them with love and respect (Genesis 1:27; John 13:35; James 2:8-9). 

• Help students develop the skills, perspectives, and desire to function as cooperative members of the larger society (Romans 12:18; Romans 13:1-7; I Timothy 2:1-2). 

• Help students develop biblical attitudes toward marriage and the family, emphasizing the need to establish God-honoring homes (Psalm 127:1; Ephesians 5:31). 

• Help students desire to lead others to a saving knowledge of Christ and to disciple believers by precept and example (Matthew 28:18-20; I Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:2). 

• Help students develop the desire both to lead and serve in their communities as circumstances and God’s direction permits (Matthew 25:21). 

 

Academic Development:

• Help students reach their full academic potential by providing a developmentally appropriate instructional program with high academic standards (Proverbs 1:7; Colossians 3:23). 

• Teach students to use good study habits to enhance their creative and critical thinking skills (II Timothy 2:15; Proverbs 4:5-12). 

• Teach students to interpret and apply all knowledge from a biblical perspective (Isaiah 8:20; I John 4:1). 

• Help students develop independent study habits and foster a life-long love for learning and personal excellence (Proverbs 4:5-8). 

• Prepare students for future educational or vocational experiences by developing in them the abilities necessary for effective communication, thinking, and technological skills (Proverbs 4:5-12). 

• Help students become aware of changing world events and interpret them from a biblical worldview (Hebrews 13:8). 

• Instruct students to acquire knowledge and develop an appreciation of their Christian and American heritage (Deuteronomy 4:2-9; Psalm 33:12a). 

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