Lake Center Christian School

Philosophy of Education

Lake Center Christian School upholds a Biblical world view and life-orientation based upon the Holy Scriptures which reveal that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, of the seen and the unseen. God created human beings in His image for fellowship with Himself as well as to exercise stewardship of His creation.

However, humanity in disobedience and rebellion has fallen from that state, and has broken the former relationship with God, and has therefore, in consequence, taken on a sinful nature. Humankind could not of its own efforts reestablish the relationship. God, in His love and grace came to earth, willingly, in the person of His Son, Jesus Christ. Persons are invited to restore the alienated fellowship with God by acknowledging their sin, and accept by faith, the sacrificial atonement provided in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Believers in Christ are commissioned to serve as redemptive agents in the world, and are raised to new life, having been born anew of God the Holy Spirit. Believers are commissioned to serve as redemptive agents in the world, offering reconciliation through Christ in all relationships - people with God, people with people, and people with creation.

Education is the process whereby persons are guided in obtaining an understanding of this comprehensive world view and life-orientation, in making a commitment to it, and in developing the tools necessary to walk in that commitment. The divine responsibility of training children is given to parents and needs to occur within a supportive setting of a local congregation of believers. The sponsoring Mennonite churches of the Hartville area provide the spiritual framework for Lake Center. Lake Center Christian School exists as a resource for Christian families in accomplishing the task of educating children.

Education at Lake Center Christian School is realized in several ways. Students are taught to know God through His revealed truth in the person of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible, the final authority for faith and life, and through discoverable truth in His creation. Students are encouraged by teachers, who exemplify a life-style of commitment to Christ, to respond to God as the Holy Spirit calls them. Students are guided in glorifying God by developing concepts and skills which will enable them to realize their potential in loving God, in enjoying His world and in serving others.