Visions and Values

OUR VISION

To provide students with Biblical training in context of academic excellence.

OUR BIBLICAL MANDATE

“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom…” Colossians 3:16a (ESV).

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Harvest Christian Academy exists to teach and admonish students to think and act biblically in all matters of life; to integrate faith and knowledge by the authority and wisdom of God’s Word; and to prepare students for a lifetime of devotion to Christ.

OUR CORE VALUES

As a quality, caring, distinctively Christian environment, Harvest Christian Academy demonstrates the following core values in every aspect of its overall program of Christian education.

• Christ centered—The supremacy of Christ will be exalted in all areas of school life.

(Colossians 1:17-18)

• Academically focused—The value of scholarship will be recognized and integrated
into the pattern of truth revealed in God’s authoritative word. (Colossians 3:16a)

• Relationship oriented—The importance of relating to one another through the expression

of biblical character and qualities will be the expectation for the entire school
community. (Colossians 3:12-14)

• Excellence driven—The pursuit of excellence for the glory of God will be a benchmark

for all aspects of the school program. (Colossians 3:23)

EIGHT DISTINCTIVES OF HARVEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

1. An unswerving commitment to the Bible as the final authority in all matters of school life.

2. A commitment to thorough and purposeful integration of biblical principles in the teaching

of all academic disciplines.

3. A formalized program of teacher-to-student discipleship, mentorship, and prayer support.

4. A commitment to excellence measured by pre-determined benchmarks.

5. A commitment to the development of quality educational facilities.

6. An instructional staff characterized by the expression of strong Christian character and testimony, a genuine care for students, and credible educational experience and credentials.

7. An intentional and mandated program of Christian outreach and service within the local

community and beyond.

8. Recognition of the authority of the local church in all matters of training children.