School History and Mission

Mission Statement

"Zion Lutheran School provides academic excellence within the framework of Biblical, Lutheran teaching, equipping students to reflect God's love in lifelong service to Him and others."


Our Philosophy

We believe that Christian education is a vital aspect of God’s mission, commanded by Him to the Church through the Great Commission,

"Go, then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19


Our Purpose

We believe that the purpose for Christian Education is to teach the Christian Faith through instruction in God’s Word and learning to live a life of discipleship.

We believe that God’s people need to learn their proper relationship to God and to their fellowman.

We believe that effective education is carried on through quality learning programs that relate the Christian faith to every aspect of life.

We believe that the Christian educator is committed to the task of providing a complete education for God’s people by meeting their Spiritual, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, and Physical needs.

We believe that the uniqueness of Christian education rests in this:

  • Christian education views the student through the cross of Christ;
  • Christian education is empowered by the Holy Spirit for accomplishing its purposes.

We believe that the Lutheran school’s uniqueness lies in:

  • The impact of professional teachers who are Christians
  • Adequate time for Christian instruction and training in many facets of the student’s life
  • The plus of the “Body of Christ”, loving, living, and working together
  • The fact that the Lutheran School devotes its full energy to meeting student’s educational needs in a single setting.

We believe that a Christian education must flow from a philosophy based on the recognition that God has given all of us a life to be lived fully in response to the Gospel.


Our Objectives

  • We believe that the precise objectives of the curriculum of Zion Lutheran School must be based on the spiritual, social, and physical needs of the local, national, and world communities based on God centered, Bible centered objectives.
  • We believe that the family remains the fundamental influence on the child’s total education, and that Zion Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran School must equip all adults for their important role in Christian Education.


Our Values

  1. We believe that Zion Lutheran School is not the mission. It is established by God to accomplish the mission. (I Corinthians 9:22, Philippians 2:1-4)
  2. We believe God’s truth is revealed with power in his inerrant Word. (II Peter 1:20-21,Isaiah 55:10-11)
  3. We believe faithful Christian ministry will emphasize salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-10, I Corinthians 2:2)
  4. We believe followers of Jesus Christ will demonstrate good works and the fruit of the Spirit which is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7
  5. We believe that every Christian is called by God to live a life of eternal significance and uniquely gifted for service. (Romans 12:1, I Peter 4:10)
  6. We believe that God is creative by nature and innovation, without compromise of truth. (John 14:12, Isaiah 43:18-19)
  7. We believe integrity, not popularity is God’s standard for faithful Christian leaders. (Isaiah 51:7-8, Galatians 1:10)
  8. We believe that God is honored by excellence in ministry. (Ecclesiastes 9:10, I Corinthians 9:24-27,II Peter 1:5-11)


Our Vision

Compelled by our Mission Statement and guided by our values, we shall endeavor to:

  1. Worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. (John 4:21, Hebrews 10:23-25)
  2. Honor the Lord with biblical, faithful and true teaching. (II Timothy 4:1-5)
  3. Inspire God’s people (students and families) to share their faith naturally and eagerly. (Acts 4:19-20, I Peter 3:15)
  4. Provide excellence in academic teaching in all curricula areas of the day. Integrating and weaving our faith throughout every aspect. (II Timothy 2:15, John 7:16)
  5. Honor the Lord with music, and song, praising Him with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. (Psalm 33:1-4, Ephesians 5:19-20)
  6. Provide Christian care, counseling and godly discipline to help carry each other’s burdens. (Galatians 6:2, Matthew 25:34-36, Matthew 18)
  7. Provide excellence in the Christian education of God’s children. (Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 4:4-7)
  8. Encourage, train, and equip young people to live faithful lives in their youth. (Ecclesiastes 11:9-10, I Timothy 4:12)
  9. Conduct a ministry of intentional influence beyond our community and support mission endeavors both near and far. (Luke 12:17-18, 21:16-17)
  10. Maintain our facilities as good stewards of God’s gracious gifts. (Haggai 1:1-5, James 1:17)
  11. Provide opportunities for Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement. (Hebrews 10:23-25)

 


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