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Mission and Values

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Vision Statement

Impacting the World for Christ
Briarcrest Christian School will glorify God by inspiring young men and women to become authentic followers of Christ, while challenging them to achieve their highest academic, creative and athletic potential. 

 

Mission Statement

Educating Minds. Engaging Hearts. Equipping Disciples. 

The mission of Briarcrest Christian School is to challenge and inspire college-bound students to:

  • know and honor Jesus Christ
  • seek God's truth and wisdom in all disciplines
  • pursue excellence and integrity in their academic, creative and athletic endeavors so that they may "grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men."  Luke 2:52 

Doctrinal Statement

  • We believe in the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of Supreme and final authority in faith and life.
  • We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man.
  • We believe that man was created in the image of God, that he sinned, and thereby incurred, not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word and deed.
  • We believe the Lord Jesus died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the ground of His shed blood.
  • We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven, and His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate.
  • We believe that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will personally return and set up his kingdom wherein He will rule and reign in righteousness.
  • We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God.
  • We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the blessedness of the saved, and the retribution of the lost.
  • We therefore, believe in The Deity, Virgin Birth, Vicarious Death, Physical Resurrection, Ascension, and personal return in Glory of the Lord Jesus. The Personality, Deity and Work of the Holy Spirit. The Personality of Satan. The Great Scriptural Doctrines of Sin, Salvation by Grace, Redemption, Regeneration, Justification by Faith, Prayer, Physical Resurrection, the Reward of Believers and Retribution of Unbelievers.

The Core Values of a Saint is a tool to promote the Mission and Vision of Briarcrest Christian School in accord with Biblical Principles and its Doctrinal Statement.

Critical Thinking

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. –Romans 12:2

Character

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8

Compassion

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mark 10:45

Courage

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. – Deuteronomy 31:6

Our Community Values

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The Briarcrest Advantage

Briarcrest Aspires to...

  • Prioritize a Gospel-centered pursuit of academic excellence that equips students to discern truth and grow in their understanding of God’s will for their lives. (Critical Thinking)

  • Unapologetically teach the Gospel to promote Christlike character. (Character)

  • Provide opportunities for servant leadership that reflect Christ’s sacrificial love for us. (Compassion)

  • Inspire students to model confidently the bold example of Christ to achieve their God-given potential. (Courage)

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BCS Student Values

As a Briarcrest Student...

  • I am a creative and analytical problem-solver who pursues academic excellence through a Christian worldview. (Critical Thinking)

  • I am honest, take accountability for my actions, and have a strong work ethic. (Character)

  • I am a servant leader who stewards my talents and resources to put others first. (Compassion)

  • I confidently seek new challenges and build my mind, body and spirit to maximize my God-given potential. (Courage)

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BCS Faculty Values

As a Briarcrest Employee...

  • I am creative, adaptive, and use the Bible as the lens through which I view the world. (Critical Thinking)

  • I strive to be like Christ in my daily interactions, treating others justly and demonstrating a strong work ethic. (Character)

  • I actively serve as the hands and feet of Christ because of God’s transformative sanctification in my life. (Compassion)

  • I set ambitious goals for myself and my students, courageously pursuing growth in mind, body, and spirit as we develop the gifts God has entrusted to us. (Courage)

 

BCS Family Values

As a Briarcrest Family...

  • We support the pursuit of academic excellence by embracing a comprehensive, Christ-centered curriculum. (Critical Thinking)

  • We model integrity, honesty and work ethic in the home. (Character)

  • We show unconditional love to our child and seek opportunities to serve our community. (Compassion)

  • We encourage ambitious endeavors that support mental, physical, and spiritual development. (Courage)