Central Baptist Church was started in 1957 by the founding pastor, Dr. U. G. Robertson. Our Christian school began in 1968 as a preschool ministry. Each year a grade was added and academic buildings were built through the sacrifices of parents and church members who desired to have a quality Christian school. Through the years, many students have graduated from Central and many young lives have been molded through education which teaches not only academics, but morals and principles to live by. Tim Robertson took over the church as pastor in August 1997 and continues to support the school.

1.3 Philosophy of Christian Education

Believing that all educational experience is religious in nature simply because that experience must deal with the ultimate values and beliefs of the culture in which it exists and the controlling body under which it operates, the following values and beliefs are set forth as the basis for building the educational program of Central Christian Academy:

The Person of God

God is the only sovereign Creator of all things and all things have been created for His pleasure (Rev. 4:11). Thus, He is the great Designer. He is presented in the Bible as Master and Sovereign God (Phil. 2:10_11). Because He is the only Sovereign God, the highest purpose of humankind is to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. Though He permits Satan to control the kingdoms of this world in the present age, He will ultimately restore absolute control over the earth with Jesus, His Son, reigning. Those who receive the Lord Jesus Christ will reign with Him.

God ultimately owns everything, including all children (Romans 14:7_8; Ezekiel 18:4, 20). Since God owns all children, He has first claim upon each life. That claim of God upon children should be reflected in the nature of the education program provided. This means that God=s prescription for education, as given in His Word, should prevail as educational programs are shaped and formed. This makes paramount the issues of authority and discipline as children are moved toward adulthood.

God is also holy (Lev. 11:44). He desires that those created ones should also be holy. To enable that to occur, He has provided an eternal sacrifice by the giving of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, in death. That death, when received by the unsaved, enables the removal of sin. The resurrection of Jesus Christ out of that state of death enables the acquisition of a Anew nature@ according to II Peter 1:4. That new nature reflects the holiness of God and enables the believer to live a Aholy@ life even in this present world. Holiness should be a goal for all believers and it should be a goal for Christian education programs.

This sovereign and holy God has primarily given the task of educating children to the parent (Psalm 127). However, that task may be delegated to others, though the responsibility for that task may not be delegated. Christian schools should operate in this way: working with and through parents to carry out the task of education for which the parent will be held responsible. A teaching function has also been given to the local church which may assist in education as parents desire and accept that assistance.

God has not given the task of educating children to human government. Children belong to God and not to parents or the state. Neither do children own themselves (Ezekiel 18:4,20; Romans 14:7_8).

The Priority of God=s Word

The Bible, being the Word of God, is the final authority in all matters of life and living. Psalm 19:7 says AThe law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.@ The psalmist is saying that the Alaw@ of God, His revealed Word, is a condition for life, as desired by God, to exist. Thus, the Word of God is a condition of life and must become a critical aspect of education for children.

Christian education must have at its very heart the edification of children of God. The primary purpose is not evangelism, though evangelism may occur, particularly on a one_to_one basis between teachers and students or between one student and another student.

Because of the primacy of the Bible, instruction in the Bible must be the key to a Christian school. Biblical truth must be interwoven into all phases of the curriculum, even the purely academic subjects. For example, history must be viewed as a sovereign God working in the lives of men as opposed to social studies, the emphasis of which has traditionally been on a study of man=s own accomplishments. God, as Creator, must be the foundational truth for all science. Language must be viewed as a tool for knowing God first of all. All curriculum materials, including textbooks, must then be selected with this priority of God=s Word in the forefront.

The Properties of the Child

The Word of God teaches that humankind has been created spirit (small As@), soul and body (I Thess. 5:23). Any set of goals for Christian education must take into account these truths: spirit (small As@) is a sense of God consciousness; soul is a sense of consciousness of the world around us; body is that sense of self_awareness. Spirit (small As@) is quickened at the time a new birth occurs when the Holy Spirit comes to abide within the believer; soul is impacted greatly by the gospel but must also be acted upon in an educational process; body should be properly developed and sustained within the prescription as given in the Bible.

Leading a child to salvation is a function shared by parents, the church, and to some extent those involved in Christian education. Converting or restoring the soul (mind, will, emotion) is primarily an educational task that is first the responsibility of parents and the church, but may be delegated to a Christian school staff. The task of Christian education is one of building a mind, breaking a will to accept authority and balancing one=s emotions. Spiritual, academic, physical and social goals are all appropriate since they deal with the restoring of the soul. Restoring the soul is a vital task of Christian education.

Thus, much of Christian education must be directed toward the soul of each child: mind, will, and emotion. Commitment to quality, both to God in heaven and to those without the body of Christ, must characterize the Christian school instructional and curricular systems since they become the vehicle for transforming or restoring the soul of the child.

The natural bent of the will of the child is in a direction away from God, away from any authority or responsibility. Shaping or breaking that natural bent is essentially an educational task and must be accepted by the Christian school. Discipline is critical to mature living for the Lord Jesus Christ (I Tim. 1:7). Therefore, children must be expected to accept and conform to the authority of God, the authority of the church, the authority of the home, the authority of the school and the authority of human government.

1.4 Mission Statement of Central Christian Academy

The mission of Central Christian Academy is to assist parents in developing godly character in the lives of their children that will challenge them to reach their fullest spiritual, academic, and physical potential and thus transform them into good citizens to impact our community for today, tomorrow, and eternity.

Attention will be given to the following three areas:

EDIFICATION: Central Christian Academy is dedicated to the edification

of children in accordance with Ephesians 4:12 AFor the

perfecting (equipping) of the saints for the work of the

ministry. . . A Therefore, attention will be given to spiritual

growth and development, equipping children to live a life

of obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ. Every effort will be

made to develop within children a spiritual knowledge base

for making wise decisions about life and to develop both

the spiritual and natural gifts of each child.

EDUCATION: Central Christian Academy is dedicated to the education

of children in accordance with the broad areas of develop_

ment stated in Luke 2:52 AAnd Jesus increased in wisdom

and stature, and in favor with God and man.@ Therefore,

attention will also be given to the mental, physical, and

social growth of children. The primary purpose of the academic program is to prepare students for some form of education beyond high school, perhaps Christian education, liberal arts education, or vocational education. Those choosing not to continue education beyond high school will be advanced academically for functioning as an adjusted and productive citizen of this nation.

EVANGELIZATION: Central Christian Academy is dedicated to the evangelization of those children who may not be saved. This is especially true within the elementary school which will include a number of children who have not yet received the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior. However, evangelization will be carried out by teachers and mature students on a one_to_one basis. Evangelization, while very important and not to be minimized, will be secondary to the mission to edify and educate children as stated above.

1.5 General Goals of Central Christian Academy

1.5.1 To teach every student enrolled an understanding of God, the priority that

should be accorded His Word, and the responsibility that every person has to Him as Creator and Redeemer.

1.5.2 To enable each student enrolled to develop both natural and spiritual gifts

and talents with the understanding that the highest goal of mankind is to use these gifts and talents to worship and to glorify God.

1.5.3 To develop within each child a level of basic skills achievement that will

support successful functioning as a citizen of the Kingdom of God and

successful functioning as a citizen of this nation.

1.5.4 To provide both curricular and instructional systems that will enable any

student to achieve at levels that will prepare him/her to enter the next level of education chosen, whatever the academic rigor demanded.

1.5.5 To leave each student enrolled with a strong sense of Aright and wrong@,

to make them aware of the spiritual blessing that comes from doing right, and to warn each student of the many wrongs that now characterize our culture and the negative consequences to be borne by those who choose those wrongs.

1.6 Statement of Faith of Central Baptist Church

We believe the Bible, both the Old and the New Testaments, is verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writing and is God=s final word to humanity for faith and practice.

We believe in one eternal and holy God who exists as three persons __ God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

We believe in the creation of the world by God in six literal days by the word of His mouth.

We believe that man was created in the image of God. However, because man disobeyed God, all men are born with a sinful nature which alienates them from God and condemns them to eternal death.

We believe God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to be born of a virgin, to live a sinless life, to die a cruel death as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind, and to have victory over death, and that He now lives in Heaven interceding for believers.

We believe that all who place their trust in Christ are justified in the eyes of God by the blood of Jesus as the only payment for their sins. Acceptance of His gift of salvation is the only basis for a personal relationship with God and salvation from eternal death.

We believe God sends His Holy Spirit at salvation to live within each who accepts Christ as his Savior, to convict of sin and to guide him in accordance with His Word.

We believe in the imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust __ the just to eternal blessing with the Lord and the unjust to everlasting punishment.

2.0 ADMISSIONS POLICY

2.1 Admission to Central Christian Academy

2.1.1 Requirements for Admission

Many Biblical passages speak of the necessity of Christian education. Psalm 127:3 says, ALo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward.@ All children belong to God. That means God should have first claim on them. It means the education provided for children is of concern to God. Perhaps the greatest task of parents is to properly educate their child(ren) in a way that agrees with the Biblical prescription.

The Staff at Central Christian Academy views education primarily as a task of edification. In other words, the school exists to aid students, who are committed to the Lord, as they move forward in their spiritual and academic development. Because the thrust is one of edifying or building up believers, unsaved students tend to see themselves as being out_of_step or even out_of_place if they are enrolled. In admitting students, these general guidelines are followed:

1. At least one of the parents or guardians must be saved and

must live a life that shows a commitment to Jesus Christ and

must express a commitment of support to the school.

2. If the student is at least age twelve (12), that student must

have at some time received Jesus Christ as personal Savior

and must be living a life showing a strong commitment. The

final decision on admission is the discretion of the School

Administrator.

3. If the student is at least age twelve (12), that student must

express a desire to be at Central Christian Academy and

express a willingness to live in accordance with the spiritual,

academic, and behavior standards of the school.But in saying all that, know that Central Christian Academy is a happy place for children. Learning should be and must be fun. There must be both a spiritual and academic challenge to the program, but students must also enjoy their time on the campus. They must realize that this kind of preparation is vital to their service to God and their personal happiness in this life.

The administration and staff are dedicated to provide a very high quality of both spiritual and academic education. This is our service.

2.1.2 Procedures for Admission