Mission, Vision, Values & Beliefs

We believe that the entire Bible, all 66 books of the combined Old and New Testaments are verbally inspired by God and are inerrant in the original writings. Through the providence of God, the Word of God has been protected and preserved, and is the only infallible and authoritative rule of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

We believe that there is only one true, living, sovereign, holy, and eternally existent God. He exists in three co-equal personsFather, Son and Holy Spirit. Each one being a distinct person with a distinct function, but all of one essence and all possessing the same nature, perfection, and attributes. The triune God is the creator and sustainer of all things, the source of all truth, and is worthy of worship, confidence, and obedience (Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Genesis 1:31).

We believe that Jesus Christ is God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed many miracles, shed His blood on the cross to pay the debt for our sins, was buried, bodily resurrected, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return literally, visibly, and personally in glory and power (John 1:1-3, 14; Matthew 1:18- 25; Philippians 2:5-9; Colossians 1:15; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 1:11).

We believe that the Holy Spirit is God, co-equal and co-existent with the Father and the Son. He is the chief convictor of sin, the chief agent of regeneration and sanctification. The Holy Spirit lives within every believer and empowers every believer to live a godly life (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 8:9-11; Titus 3:5).

The gift of gender, as predetermined by God and revealed at conception, is thus part of the goodness of God’s creation (Genesis 1:27, 31). We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellow persons (Psalm 139:13, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1-5). We believe that in the beginning God created mankind in His image, and it is not in any sense the product of evolution. Mankind was originally created with the ability to live perfectly for God’s glory. Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them, male and female, as the crowning work of His creation.

We believe that Adam, the first man, sinned by disobedience. This act resulted in the fall of all mankind; therefore, all people have sinned and lost their ability to live for the glory of God. Every person’s sin incurs both physical and spiritual death until there is forgiveness and salvation by the grace of God (Genesis 3:1-24; Romans 3:10-23; 5:12-21; 6:23).

We believe the salvation of lost and sinful people is a free gift of God’s grace apart from human works, based solely upon Christ’s vicarious and atoning death, effected by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, and received only through faith in the person and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross and His resurrection from death (Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Corinthians 5:21).

We believe that the church is the body of Christ and the family of God. It is made up of saved and baptized believers, who regularly join together for worship, fellowship, and ministry (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Hebrews 10:25).

We believe that it is the responsibility and privilege of every Christian to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and to seek to make growing disciples (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8).

We believe that God has ordained the family as the foundational institution of human society. It is composed of persons related to one another by monogamous marriage, blood or adoption. Marriage is the uniting of one genetic man and one genetic woman in the covenant commitment. In addition to these important beliefs, we also believe that God has given the parents and the home the responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We believe that a consistent and whole education will occur when home, church, and school work closely together and are in agreement on the basic concepts of life (Ephesians 6:4; Proverbs 22:6).

The Bible is the inerrant Word of God that gives direction to every aspect of life. - 2 Timothy 3:16

PCA will encourage board members, administration, faculty, students and parents to be active in a Bible-believing local church and to use the Bible as a tool to implement spiritual development into their everyday lives.

This means PCA governs itself according to biblical principles in...

• all aspects of school life.
• our use of financial resources.
• developing all academic curriculum.

Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did. -I John 2:6

PCA will employ or appoint board members, administrative staff, and faculty whose actions and attitudes model Christ. Discipline and behavior standards will be based on biblical principles that lead to Christ-likeness in students' lives.

This means PCA will...

• encourage students to apply the qualities of Christ in their own lives.
• train students on how to communicate their faith to others.
• challenge parents to demonstrate Christ-like character in their lives, before their children and to the community.

The Christian family is God’s training ground for preparing future generations to know and serve Jesus Christ. - Deuteronomy 6:6-9

PCA will develop policies and procedures that honor Christian families.

PCA will also provide...

• training and resources to help parents build a Christ-honoring home.
• a Kingdom education that is accessible to like-minded families.
• programs for children with different learning styles and abilities.

The church has been and always will be the instrument of God to fulfill God’s purposes here on earth. The church is the expression of God’s kingdom to the world. - Acts 2:42-47

PCA will recognize its existence as a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church.

This means PCA will...

• operate under the authority of the Church.
• strengthen the church as one of its main goals.
• demonstrate honoring the church through its policies, procedures and practices.

Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth. -Psalm 86:11

PCA will develop an entire educational program that is based on the truths of God’s Word and the preeminence of Jesus Christ.

PCA will be a safe and comfortable learning environment where students are actively engaged and challenged in their learning.

This means PCA will...

• employ and develop teachers who model godly wisdom and Christian virtues in their lives.
• challenge students to develop a biblical worldview.
• provide an education that combines formal methods of teaching with a biblical emphasis.

Whoever wants to become great among us must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. - Matthew 20: 26-28

PCA will encourage students to follow Christ’s example of leadership through servanthood.

This means PCA will...

• involve students in activities that require them to serve others.
• teach students the value and joy of service before self.
• train students to glorify God through service in their local school, Church and community.

But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise. -Psalm 79:13

PCA will provide students with the best possible education that will develop the whole child (spiritually, mentally, physically and socially). Every aspect of the educational program must be considered a stewardship responsibility from God.

This means PCA will...

• develop and operate a budget that reflects biblical principles of stewardship.
• maintain all facilities in a way that honor the Lord and meet the needs of students.
• partner with families to assist them in providing their children with a quality Christian education.

Every member of the PCA community is challenged to focus on an eternal perspective rather than a temporary mindset at all times. Maintaining an eternal mindset encourages our students to put the needs of others ahead of their own and to possess a constant attitude of gratefulness.

Every member of the PCA community is challenged to understand and commit to the school’s Mission Statement: "To assist Christian parents by teaching students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence and model Christ-like leadership." By adhering to the mission statement members of the PCA community understand striving for academic excellence requires honesty, integrity and rigor.

Every member of the PCA community understands that all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has value and our focus should be on serving others. This begins by respecting them and accepting them unconditionally.

Every member of the PCA community is encouraged to actively participate in the life and culture of the school's programs. We are ambassadors for the King and understand that our out-of-classroom experiences during school hours will be supported with respect.

The environment, and in particular, the school’s facilities and equipment, are to be maintained with the utmost care and respect. This means PCA property is treated with respect and we refrain from participating in activities that could potentially leave damage to its grounds, facilities or contents therein.