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WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

The foundation for South Baldwin Christian Academy (SBCA) was laid in 2008 when a local church, three educators and a group of parents joined together to form Calvary Christian Learning Center (CCLC). CCLC started with three teachers and 35 students. By 2012 it had grown to 9 teachers and 50 students. At that time, a group of parents, business leaders, school administrators and pastors met together to discuss the need for expanding Christian education in the South Baldwin community. Out of that meeting grew the concept to launch SBCA on our current campus. When SBCA opened its doors for the Spring 2013 semester, enrollment quickly grew to 100 students. Today, SBCA has a total enrollment of more than 180 students (preK – 12), employs over 25 qualified and experienced staff members and has added three new buildings to the campus. SBCA is accredited with Cognia, the National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).

MISSION

To provide a Christian education with academic excellence in a safe, caring environment that allows students to achieve their full potential and discover God’s plan for their lives.

VISION

To be a Christian academy that serves our local community by collaborating with churches, community members, and parents to graduate students who are both academically and spiritually prepared to succeed and become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.

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I. The Bible

We believe that the entire Bible is the divinely inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God. We believe that the Bible is God’s revelation of Himself to man. God is the author, making all Scripture completely true and trustworthy. The Bible is the standard for daily living, ultimately bringing glory to God. (2 Timothy 3:15; 2 Peter 1:21)

II. God

We believe that there is only one true living God, eternally existent in three persons. God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature. God is holy, all powerful and all knowing. We believe that man was created in the image of God. (Genesis 1:1; 26-27; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30)

III. Jesus

We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ as Lord. We believe in the virgin birth; His sinless life; His miracles; His atoning death; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father and His personal return in power and glory.  (John 10:33; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:35; Hebrews 4:15; 7:26; John 2:11; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9; John 11:25; 1Corinthians 15:4; Mark 16:19; Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11)

IV. Holy Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. The Holy Spirit inspired men to write the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit enables understanding and clarity of truth. The Holy Spirit indwells, guides, convicts, comforts, and empowers believers to live in a Christ like manner. (Genesis 1:2;  2 Timothy 3:16;  John 4:24; John 14:16-17;  John 16:7-14; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14)

V. Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22)

VI. Unity

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Jesus Christ. In Christ, we are all children of God, valued, loved and cherished. Therefore, we believe in the unity of all mankind and God’s love has no boundaries. (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28)

VII. Gender and Marriage

We believe that God created only two genders, male and female. God created every male and female with intentionality and purpose. We define marriage as the joining of one biological man and one biological woman in a holy covenant ordained by God. (Genesis 1:26-29; Genesis 2:23-24; Matthew 19:3-6; Mark 10: 6-9; Ephesians 5:28-32)

As we fulfill our mission, we do so with these commitments:

Christ-Centeredness:  We recognize the Lord’s sovereignty over every aspect of life.  Therefore, we continuously seek His guidance and submit to His leadership as we pursue our mission, glorifying Him in all that we do. (Matthew 28:18; Colossians 3:17)

The Authority of God’s Word: We believe the Scriptures to be the Spirit-inspired source of all Truth and the lens through which we are to observe and relate to the world in which we live.  Therefore, the Scriptures guide and shape our thinking and practices as we provide a Bible-based education for each student in the development of a Christian world-view. (John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16)

Excellence:  We believe that God is the creator and author of all that is good, beautiful, and wise.  Therefore, at SBCA excellence is not simply a word, it is a commitment for which we continuously strive.  Mediocrity in any endeavor is simply unacceptable. (1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:23)

Partnership with Parents:  We recognize the God-given responsibility of each parent to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  Therefore, we are dedicated to being a resource for families, encouraging and facilitating the engagement of parents in the education of their children, and supporting the values espoused in the home and church. (Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4)

Education of the Whole Student: We believe that students are more than minds to fill and education is more than knowledge to dispense. Christian education recognizes the unique dimensions of each student as a life to shape and a spirit to nurture.  Therefore, we are committed to providing a thorough and rigorous educational experience that touches each area of a student’s life. (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)

Spiritual Formation: We are committed to each student coming to a saving faith in Christ and to fostering a continuously maturing relationship with Him, His Church and the Scriptures, leading to a life of personal holiness, theological clarity and selfless service. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Philippians 2:12-13)

Intellectual Development: We are committed to helping each student acquire the skills essential to critical thinking, discernment, problem solving and effective application of core truths to challenging life situations. (2 Corinthians 10:5; James 1:5)

Life Preparation:  We are committed to helping each student acquire the understanding and insight necessary for success in pursuing God’s calling in college, vocation, family and community life. (Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Samuel 1:27-28)

Cultural Engagement:  We are committed to developing in each student the capacity, wisdom and willingness to engage and critique popular culture and the arts from a sound Biblical foundation. (Genesis 1:28; Romans 12:2)

Personal Relationships:  We are committed to helping our students build and sustain strong relationships with people from all walks of life, while learning to fully and joyfully participate in the dynamics of community and church life. (John 13:34; 2 Corinthians 6:14)

Physical Vigor:  We are committed to helping students develop life-long habits of regular exercise, healthy diet and team building, with an appreciation for athletics and recreation. (1 Corinthians 6:19; 1 Corinthians 9:24)

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