About Heartland

PURPOSE

The primary goal of Heartland Christian School is to train students spiritually. It is our desire to be the extension of the Biblical and educational training begun in a Christian home. To obtain this purpose we have the following objectives:

Heartland Christian School seeks to encourage its students to reach their highest 1) spiritual,

2) intellectual, 3) social, 4) cultural, and 5) physical potential. We seek to present the truth about God, life and the world.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

WE BELIEVE:

	In one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
	That Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true Man.
	In the Scriptures of Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings; and they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
	Man was created in the image of God; that he sinned, and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also spiritualdeath which is separation from God; and that all human beings are born in sin and that this sinful nature is the origin of all sinful acts in thought, word and deed.
	The Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins; according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice and that all who believe in Him are justified on the basis of His shed blood.
	That all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God.
	In the bodily resurrection of Christ and His ascension to Heaven, and His present work as high Priest and advocate.
	In the personal return of Jesus Christ.
	In the bodily resurrection of the just to everlasting blessedness, and the unjust to everlasting punishment.
	We want to teach interdenominationally. Therefore, we covenant with all faiths, NOT to teach (or allow those who teach under our invitation) any material that could cause us to differ on points not covered in our doctrinal statement. Those topics are: communion, baptism, eschatology, tongues, security of salvation and healings.

OBJECTIVES

Spiritual Objectives

The Bible is presented to students as the only, inspired Word which is the final authority for all truth and knowledge.              (John 17:17)

Students are taught what the Bible says in content and are encouraged to study it so that they are open minded and affected by it.   (Joshua 1:8, James 1:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Students are taught their need for Christ and are encouraged to accept Him as their personal Savior.   (Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:12, Romans 3:23, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)

Students are given encouragement and direction from God’s Word to help them develop a deep commitment to walk with Christ throughout their lives. (Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalm 119:9-16, 105)

Students are taught to pray and are encouraged to practice it in personal devotion time and when with a group in school. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16)

The place of the local church and personal commitment to it are emphasized. However, no recognition of denominations or denominational issues should be presented, only according to the doctrinal statement.   (I Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 10:24-25)

Students are shown how to live as Christians in this present world, being in the world, not of the world. Doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly are presented as life-long objectives for each student. (Titus 2:11-12, Micah 6:8)

Students are taught to accept the Great Commission and to be witnesses for Christ both at home and abroad. (Matthew 28:19-20)

Parents are expected to accept their responsibility to their children in providing a Christian home and responsible life style congruent with Biblical principles (Deuteronomy 2:6, Psalm 119:11, Ephesians 6:4)

Intellectual Objectives

	Students are guided to develop a Christian mind which enables them to see all of life and learning from a Biblical viewpoint. (Colossians 3:17, Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 1:7)
	Students are encouraged to develop their full academic potential (Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 4:5-8, Proverbs 3:13, I Corinthians 15:58)
	Students are taught the skills required for meaningful witness, service, and participation in society: reading, writing, speaking, listening and mathematics. (2 Timothy 2:15)
	Students are taught good study habits. (2 Timothy 2:15, Proverbs 4:7, I Thessalonians 4:11, Colossians 3:17)
	Students are encouraged to develop creative and critical thinking in order to be able to make mature Christ-like decisions. (Proverbs 3:21-22, Hebrews 5:14)
	Students are taught to work independently and cooperatively. (Matthew 25:14-30)

Social Objectives

	Students are taught to understand and accept themselves because they are created in the image of God. (Genesis 1:27, 5:12, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Romans 12:12, Colossians 3:23)
	Students are taught the importance of treating all others with love and respect because they also are made in the image of God. (Ephesians 4:29, 32, Ephesians 5:12, Romans 13:10, Philippians 2:2-4, Romans 15:7)
	Students are taught about our American Heritage and the current problems facing our world; and are encouraged to participate in civic responsibilities (Romans 13:16, Titus 3:1-2, I Peter 2: 13-17)
	Students are shown the Biblical concepts of the family to be used when establishing their home in the future. (Ephesians 5:22, Colossians 3:18-21, I Peter 3:1-7)

Cultural Objectives

	Students are encouraged to develop an appreciation for and participation in man’s God-given capacity for creativeness as expressed in the fine arts. (Genesis 1:27, Colossians 3:17)
	Students are taught to understand and appreciate cultural patterns different from their own in order to increase their effectiveness in communicating the gospel. (Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:13, Romans 14)
	Students are taught to evaluate all cultural patterns on the basis of scripture, understanding what is in direct contradiction to God’s Word and what is not. (Galatians 5:13, Acts 5:29)

Physical Objectives

	The students are given the opportunity to develop and maintain a level of physical fitness through a variety of skills and games relevant to their individual level of competence. (Isaiah 40:28-31)
	The physical education program is structured so that each child can become competent in management of the body and can develop useful physical skills. (Proverbs 31:17-25, Zechariah 8:9, 11, 2 Timothy 1:7)
	Students are taught how God has created their bodies to provide movement and the importance of keeping fit. (Psalm 139:14, Colossians 2:18-19)
	Through physical education the students are encouraged to seek participation in and derive enjoyment from wholesome recreation during their leisure time (Psalm 139:14, Colossians 2:18-19)

This site was last updated 10/23/07

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