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Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Statement of Faith PDF Print E-mail

MISSION
Mountainview International Christian School partners with parents, sending agencies, the Christian community and the Church to train up and educate children in a Christ-centered environment at an affordable cost.

 

VISION
We pursue academic EXCELLENCE in a place of GRACE, so that lives will be TRANSFORMED by Christ to IMPACT the world.

 

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
The end purpose of all education is to know, glorify and enjoy God.  Therefore, we desire that all Mountainview students accept the gift of salvation that is only available by God’s grace and through faith in Jesus Christ.
We affirm parents as the primary educators of their children.  Mountainview’s role is secondary and is meant to assist in partnership with parents.  Teachers are entrusted by parents as stewards of their children’s education and, accordingly, should work closely with parents to meet students’ educational needs.
    We affirm that the Bible is the ultimate standard of truth and that the Holy Spirit teaches us discernment and guides us to know and love God.  We believe there is no distinction between “secular” and “sacred” truth; all truth originates with God.  Thus, educators, and education in general, should enable students to see the unity of God’s creation and his special revelation.  This approach to a holistic, liberal arts education should logically lead students to a biblical worldview, causing students to adopt God’s interpretation in every aspect of life, which includes the idea of thinking eternally rather than temporally.  Consequently, education involves more than intellectual development; it also includes moral and social maturity, emotional and physical well-being, creative and artistic expression, and spiritual depth.
    We affirm that education should cultivate an appreciation for God’s creativity and each individual’s value as a unique image bearer of the Creator, which should result in promoting and taking greater joy in beauty, creation, the arts, culture, and human relationships.
    We affirm that children, as members of the human race, are fallen creatures, redeemed through Christ, yet they live in a fallen world.  Since children are not morally neutral beings, their education should be proactive in promoting godly living, morals, and worldview.
    We affirm that the relationship between teachers and students should be modeled on Jesus’ manner with people.  It should emphasize the welfare of individuals above the acquisition of knowledge and be characterized by the fruits of the Spirit.  In applying discipline seasoned with grace, as led by the Holy Spirit, we hope to further assist students in knowing and understanding God.
    We believe an education according to the above philosophy provides opportunity for every student to become a responsible and productive part of society, impacting the world for God’s purpose and glory.

 

STATEMENT OF FAITH
All school board members, administrators and teachers must unreservedly affirm and support the following doctrinal commitments:
1. We believe there is one true God, the almighty Creator of all things, eternally existent in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22; John 10:30; 2 Corinthians 13:14)
2. We believe the Bible is the only revealed Word of God, which is divinely inspired, trustworthy, authoritative and full of power. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
3. We believe in the humanity and divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 1:1-3, 14), in His birth by a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:35), in His life without sin (Hebrews 4:15 and 7:26), in His miracles (John 2:11), in His sacrifice and atoning death through the shedding of His blood (1 Corinthians 15:3; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:9), in the resurrection of His body (Luke 24:36-43; John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4), in His ascension to the right hand of God the Father (Mark 16:19), and in His second powerful and glorious coming. (Acts 1:11; Revelation 22:7)
4. We believe in justification by God’s grace to all who repent and put their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. (John 3:16-21 and 5:24; Romans 5:8-11; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5-7; 1 Peter 1:18-19)
5. We believe in the indwelling presence and transforming power of the Holy Spirit enabling Christians to live a holy life exhibiting the fruits of the spirit. (Romans 8:9,13-14; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Galatians 5:22-25; Ephesians 4:30 and 5:18)
6. We believe in the resurrection for the saved and the lost; the saved will be raised to eternal life, and the lost will be given over to eternal condemnation. (John 5:28-29)
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, manifest in worshiping and witnessing, making disciples throughout the world. (Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 4:3-6)

 

GOALS FOR EACH STUDENT
Mountainview seeks to foster the following attitudes and behaviors in all of their interactions with students—in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities and in disciplinary and counseling situations. We desire that each student will learn…

1. To have an awareness of himself as a person, with an appreciation of his own culture, racial background and family.
2. To have sensitivity and respect for others, their background, abilities and values.
3. To attain self-discipline and a sense of responsibility for his choices and actions.
4. To develop the ability to think logically for himself, neither blindly accepting nor emotionally rejecting what he is taught
5. To understand the principles of Christian truth and to find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
6. To desire knowledge, to enjoy discovery, and to search for truth in all areas of life.
7. To feel appreciation and some responsibility for the physical world in which we live.
8. To master the English language sufficiently to be able to communicate his own ideas effectively.
9. To gain a broader perspective of time and places through literature and history.
10. To gain mastery of a certain amount of math and the other tools of science through which he can discover and understand more of our physical universe.
11. To develop some satisfaction in creativity through art, music, writing and appreciation of the artistic work of others.
12. To develop foundations on which he can build to earn a living and contribute something worthwhile to his world.