About CCS
Mission & Beliefs
Mission
Educating the whole student—body, mind and spirit—for God.
Vision
Conestoga Christian School, in harmony with the home and church, provides a quality educational program for Preschool–12th grade students in an environment which develops critical thinking, nurtures Christ-like character, and equips students for a life of discipleship and service.
Core Values

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Provide educational excellence that integrates faith and learning.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Proverbs 1:7a

DISCIPLESHIP
Develop fully devoted followers of Christ.
“The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.” Matthew 21:6

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Cultivate the character qualities inherent in Christ.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22

PRAYER
Exist in a constant state of adoration, confession, supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2

RESPECT
View with mutual regard the real worth of others.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

UNITY
Work in conjunction with each other and the community toward common goals.
"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1

OPPORTUNITY
Offer a variety of experiences that prepare students for responsible living in a global society.
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:10

SAFETY
Create a safe and caring environment.
“...but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25b

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Provide educational excellence that integrates faith and learning.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Proverbs 1:7a

DISCIPLESHIP
Develop fully devoted followers of Christ.
“The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.” Matthew 21:6

CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Cultivate the character qualities inherent in Christ.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22

PRAYER
Exist in a constant state of adoration, confession, supplication, intercession, and thanksgiving.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2

RESPECT
View with mutual regard the real worth of others.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

UNITY
Work in conjunction with each other and the community toward common goals.
"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1

OPPORTUNITY
Offer a variety of experiences that prepare students for responsible living in a global society.
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:10

SAFETY
Create a safe and caring environment.
“...but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25b
What We Believe
WE BELIEVE IN ONE GOD
eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Deut. 6:4; Heb. 11:6; Matt. 28:19)
WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST WAS GOD IN HUMAN FLESH
at once fully divine and fully human. We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, His present ministry of intercession, and His personal return in power and glory.
(Jn. 1:1-2, 14; Heb. 1:1-6; Phil. 2:5-8; Rom. 1:4; Col. 1:15-19; Eph. 1:22-23)
WE BELIEVE IN THE PRESENT MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
who convicts persons of sin, His indwelling presence, regenerating work, empowering baptism, spiritual gifts, and equipping ministry in the church today. We believe that it is through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit that the Christian is enabled to pursue a life characterized by personal holiness and faithful discipleship in obedience to Jesus Christ. (Ezek.36: 26-27; Joel 2: 28-29; Acts1: 4-5, 2:1-18; Jn. 14:26; 16:8-13; Rom. 12:3-8; Eph. 4:11-16; 1 Cor. 12)
WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE
to be the inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative, written Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Gal. 1:11-12; Prov. 30:5; Jn.10:35; Heb. 4:12)
WE BELIEVE THAT HUMAN BEINGS WERE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD
and were made for relation-ship with Him, but they rebelled against God and are therefore fallen, lost, estranged from their creator, and in need of salvation. We believe that the reality of sin in the human heart results in suffering, injustice, strife, and moral decay in society. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. (Gen. 1:26-27,31; Gen. 3:8-9; Ps. 8:5-6; Gen. 2 & 3; Rom. 1:21-32; Rom. 5-7; Ps. 14:2-3; Rom. 3:12,
Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:1)
WE BELIEVE THAT, ONLY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, GOD OFFERS SALVATION
from sin and a new way of life. We receive God’s salvation and are born again by the Spirit of God when we repent and accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. It is by faith through God’s grace that we are saved. (Jn. 3:16; Acts 4:12; 1 Jn.4:14; 2 Cor. 5:19; Matt. 26:28; Eph. 2:5-9; Rom. 3:20-31; Rom. 5; Heb. 2:14-17; Col.2:13-15)
WE BELIEVE THAT THE CHURCH, THE BODY OF CHRIST
is composed of all those of every nation who through saving faith have entered into a vital relationship with Jesus Christ. We further believe that the church is at the very center of God’s cosmic purpose, and that He has committed to the church and every member of it the task of making Christ known throughout the world. (Eph. 4; Acts 2:11; 1 Cor. 12:12-13; Gal. 3:26-29; Eph. 2:19-22; Matt. 28:18-20)
WE BELIEVE THAT LOCAL CONGREGATIONS OF BAPTIZED BELIEVERS EXIST TO EQUIP THE BODY OF CHRIST
through such means as worship, teaching, fellowship and prayer - to spread the Gospel of Christ; to extend the influence of the Kingdom of God in the world; and to turn themselves outward to their local communities in evangelistic witness and compassionate service. We further believe that the quality of body life among believers in caring congregations is essential for effective evangelism and outreach. (Rom. 6:1-6; Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:22-24, 36-41; Acts 8:26-39; Gal. 3:26-29; Col. 2:10-15)
WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST CALLS US TO DISCIPLESHIP
to take up our cross and follow Him. (Phil. 3:10; Rom. 12:1-2; Matt. 5-7; Mic. 6:8; 1 Pet. 2:21; 2 Tim. 2:11-12)
WE BELIEVE THAT, IN JESUS CHRIST, THE WAY OF LOVE AND RECONCILIATION IS REVEALED
as God's way for His people and that the people of God are called to value the sanctity of human life, to alleviate suffering, to refrain from violence and work for human peace in relationships, and to live as responsible stewards of all of God's creation. Led by the Holy Spirit, we will follow Christ in the way of peace.(Isa. 2:2-4, 11:1-9; Hos. 2:18; Matt. 5:8-12, 38-48; 6:14-15; 26:52; 1Pet. 2:21-24, 1 Cor. 6:1-16; Rom. 12:14-21)
WE BELIEVE THAT GOD INSTITUTED MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
at the beginning of human history. Right sexual union takes place only within the marriage relationship, which is a covenant between one man and one woman for life, and the family formed from such a union is the God-ordained context for the birth and nurture of children. (Gen. 2:24; Heb. 13:4; 1Cor. 7:1-5; Eph. 5:21-33; 1 Pet. 3:1-7; Mk. 10:2-12; Mal. 2:14-16; Eph. 6:1-4)
WE BELIEVE THAT ALL HUMAN LIFE IS SACRED
and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Psalm 139)
WE PLACE OUR HOPE IN THE REIGN OF GOD AND ITS FULFILLMENT IN THE DAY WHEN CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN
in glory to judge the living and the dead: the unsaved into the everlasting punishment of hellfire and the saved into eternal bliss with Christ. We await God’s final victory, the end of this present age of struggle, the resurrection of the dead, and a new heaven and a new earth. (Judg. 8:23; Mk. 1:15; Phil. 2:8-11; Rev. 11:15; 15:3-4; 21 & 22; 1 Cor. 15:12-58; Jn. 5:28-29; Matt. 10:28; 23:33; Matt. 9:43-48; Lk. 16:23)
