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Mission, Faith and Core Values

Mission Statement

Inspiring our students to think clearly, act responsibly, and serve passionately

Purpose / Vision Statement

To inspire and empower students to discover their identity and purpose in Christ and His creation in order to effect change in the world now and for eternity.

Beliefs

  • We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God. They are the divinely authorized record of the doctrines that we as Christians are bound to accept any of the moral principles that are to regulate our lives and actions.
  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ – in His Virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
  • We believe that for the salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
  • We reverently believe that there is one Lord, one faith, so there is one baptism, whereby all believers are baptized in the one Spirit into the one body.

Chris Browne

Head of the School

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Core Values

Christ-centered culture:

  • Jesus Christ is recognized as the ultimate teacher and role model for all faculty and students. We also recognize that our strength lies in a relationship with Him.
  • His ways are modeled and taught in dealing with daily relationships, conflicts, and reconciliations.
  • Students are encouraged and disciplined to develop a personal relationship with Christ through meditating upon His word, prayer, and worship.
  • GFA strives to recognize the Lordship of Christ in all that we do, whether academic or extra-curricular.

Biblical worldview:

  • Mankind’s origin is found in the work of God, who created man in His own image to live in fellowship with Him, even though man chose to walk away from God’s plan.
  • Our identity is that of a lost people, redeemed only by Jesus Christ’s redemptive work on the cross.
  • Our purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever by proclaiming His truth in word and deed.
  • Our destiny is eternal fellowship with the Lord Jesus.

Classical Christian education:

  • Teachers are professionally trained and spiritually surrendered to be Godly role models.
  • The classical Christian curriculum is academically rigorous and provides opportunities for students to think analytically and critically, as well as to communicate truth powerfully and beautifully.
  • GFA believes that Christian education is by definition discipleship and we use Jesus and his disciples as our classroom model. Teachers are expected to be active and engaged in the lives of their students and to point them towards Jesus as the true source of hope and comfort in this world.

Parental involvement:

  • GFA works on the model of in loco parentis which recognizes parents are given by God the authority and responsibility for the academic and spiritual growth of their own children. GFA gratefully values partnering with families in this process.
  • Teachers partner closely with parents and communication regularly to foster unity and Christian fellowship.
  • Parents model the mission statement and serve passionately alongside their children through volunteer work and service days.

Christian Culture:

  • GFA aspires to cultivate a distinct Christian culture that is a city on a hill that all who encounter can see and feel.
  • GFA provides a school structured to provides order, unity, respect, and security.
  • Faculty and staff guide students to practice the fruits of the spirit in all circumstances, whether students are celebrating a success or persevering through a time of trial.
  • Faculty and staff commit to walk alongside students when they face the consequences of their actions, always focusing on the goals of reconciliation and discipleship.

Passionate service:

  • GFA faculty and staff model the joy of serving others by demonstrating a servant-leader life.
  • Students learn to serve others through community service and serving the GFA school community.
  • Students discover joy in serving through their relationship with Christ as they allow Him to guide and empower them.