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Christ-Centered Education

At Bethesda, a Christ-Centered Education prepares students for their God-given purposes. Through this mission, our purpose can be stated as follows:

Christ-Centered Education

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That our students know and grow in Jesus Christ by the influence of high-quality Christian teachers and Christian community.

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That our students develop a biblical, Christian worldview, therewith developing a deep understanding of the totality of the Scripture.

Christ-Centered Education
Christ-Centered Education

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That we provide multiple experiences for living out a biblical, Christian worldview with mission and service, athletics, music, fine arts, debating, and leadership. All of these become essential avenues for expressing our Christian worldview.

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That through an excellent and holistic curriculum, our students develop wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skills that enable them to hold and live to a biblical, Christian worldview. 

Christ-Centered Education

Mission Indicators

Our students will:

Know and grow in Jesus Christ.

Hold to a Biblical Worldview.

Think and act redemptively.

Be hope filled, honorable and effective servant leaders.

Be excellent in the lifelong pursuit and practice of truth.

Be respectful, treating all people, as God’s image bearers, with dignity, courtesy, compassion and cooperation.

Be equipped for dedicated lives of local and global leadership and service in academic, cultural, civic, creative, and sporting and service activities.

Be active in promoting and practicing justice, mercy and peacemaking.

Be committed to righteous and wholesome relationships.

Have a global perspective including a knowledge and understanding of people, events and movements in history and the cultures of other people and places.

Have a knowledge and critical appreciation of languages and cultures, dispelling prejudice, promoting inter-ethnic harmony, and encouraging hospitality and generosity.

Have a healthy pride in their own cultures and be dedicated to the improvement of life for all citizens.

Have respect for the environment and practice responsible stewardship of God’s creation.

Have a bold, sensitive, thoughtful and articulate voice in the world.

Demonstrate high academic achievement.

Demonstrate use of contemporary technologies with wisdom and discernment.

Demonstrate an appreciation of literature and the arts and understand how they express and shape beliefs and values.

Demonstrate proficiency in math and science, recognizing the contributions to the understanding and development of society.

Demonstrate a healthy lifestyle, including the enjoyment of regular physical activity.

Faith Is Foundational

Our students have regular opportunities to grow in faith through the study of God's Word and God's world.

These possibilities include:

Regular study of the Bible.

Christ- centered classroom communities.

Regular chapel services.

Spiritual retreats.

Christian service and missions projects.

Student council initiatives.

Student-initiated prayer and faith discussion groups.

Opportunities for expressing and defending their beliefs.

Preparing students for their God-given calling.

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Seeking a Christ-centered education for your child? Visit Bethesda today!

Navigating the array of school options for your student can be overwhelming with so many good choices available. If you want to witness an education that’s truly preparing students for their God-given purpose, we invite you to visit our campus today. You’ll experience what it’s like to be a Lion — and how we set our students on a path that fits with their calling.