Statement of Beliefs

Statement of Purpose

New Life Academy believes that Christian education exists to provide instruction that promotes the highest achievement in academics, biblical worldview, and character development. These three qualities should be marked in disciplined behavior, thereby equipping children with what they need to live successfully and effectively.

Mission Statement

The mission of New Life Academy partners with parents to equip their children to serve God by providing an excellent Christ-centered education.

School Verse

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…Col. 3:23

Core Values

  • Commitment to Truth II Timothy 3:16; Joshua1:8-9, Ephesians 4:14-15
  • Commitment to academic excellence Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 2:52
  • Commitment to equipping young men and women to lead Christ-centered, disciplined lives with a passion for learning a heart for service, boldness to impact the world for Christ. Luke 6:40; II Timothy 3:17; III John 4
  • Care for teachers James 3:1; I Corinthians 9:7-14; Proverbs 29:7
  • Support Christian Families Deuteronomy 6:4
  • Commitment to outreach and ministry Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:19-20

Philosophy

New Life Academy knows that education is a lifelong experience and that informed decision-making comes from the values set forth by godly adult guidance. In conjunction with this is the necessity of a supportive school environment, characterized by mutual respect among Administration, Staff, students, and families. Students come to know one another and become known by the adults who work with them.

New Life Academy communicates its philosophy through the curriculum it teaches, the services it provides, the adult role models it offers, the guidelines and expectations it maintains, and the activities it sponsors.

Statement of Faith

New Life Academy is an interdenominational school and students attend churches in Greencastle and surrounding counties. NLA holds these truths to be foundational it its education.

  1. We believe God created male and female (Genesis 1:27)
  2. We believe that all scripture is the inspired Word of God (II Timothy 3:16)
  3. We believe God created the Heavens and the Earth (Genesis 1:1)
  4. Our creed is Jesus Christ. We accept His Word, as stated in the New Testament, as our rule of faith and practice. Nothing can be added or taken from it (John 1:1; Matthew 16:16, 18; Revelation (22: 18-19)
  5. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, our perfect example, who was crucified and rose on the third day to provide the forgiveness for our sins (Matthew 1:23; I Corinthians 15:4)
  6. We believe that Christ established His Kingdom, the Church, on the Day of Pentecost after His resurrection (Acts 2)
  7. We believe that Christ’s Church is made up of all those who:
    • Have faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God (Romans 1:16)
    • Repent of their sins, which means turning away from sin and walking in righteousness (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38)
    • Confess this faith and repentance with their mouths and by their lives (Romans 10:9-10)
    • Are immersed into Christ for the remission of their sins. (We do not believe infant baptizing is necessary.) (Romans 6:4)
    • Continue to follow Christ’s teachings and are faithful to His commands (Romans 12:10-11)
  8. We believe in observing the Lord’s Supper (communion) on the first day of the week, Sunday, the Lord’s Day (Luke 22:19; Acts 20:7; I Corinthians 11:28)
  9. We believe in the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Godhead, our Comforter, and the Spirit of Truth (Matthew 28:19)
  10. We believe in the Priesthood of all believers. Every Christian must support the local church by his/her sacrificial giving and by his/her Godly example—both in the home, in the community, and in active involvement in the Lord’s church (Acts 20:35; I Corinthians 16:2)
  11. We believe in the existence of Satan, the father of all lies, the prince of this world, the chief of the fallen angels. We recognize his power and influence, but also know that he has lost and will be cast into Hell (Revelation 20:10)
  12. We believe in the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
  13. We believe there will be a great judgment, a separating of the sheep from the goats, an eternal Heaven and Hell. (Revelation 22:12-13; Matthew 25:32-34).