Mission, Vision, & Values

Every member of the MCA community will be challenged to understand and commit to our school’s mission. The mission of Metrolina Christian Academy is, “To lovingly lead and equip students for Kingdom living.”

Key Concepts of the Mission:

• We are a community that loves
   
• We are a culture focused on the truth
   
• We are a school of excellence
   
• We are a place to belong

All students and staff are challenged to focus on an eternal perspective. Colossians 3:2 commands us to “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” In order to effectively change our perspective to an eternal one, we must continually challenge students and staff to pursue the mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5 commands us “To let this mind be in you; which was also in Jesus Christ.”

Key Concepts of the Mindset:

• Pursue an eternal mindset versus an earthly one

• Pursue a constant attitude of gratefulness

• Be others-centered, selfless and servants

• Have our conversations always be wholesome, professional, and appropriate ("Only let your conversation be as it becometh the Gospel of Christ.")

We will encourage all students and staff to leave a mark for Christ’s sake not only in all whom we come in contact with but also in all that we endeavor to do. The Biblical foundation for this pursuit is found in Philippians 3:14. That verse declares: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Key Concepts of the Mark:

     A.  The Mark on People 

1. We will intentionally share our faith with others.

2. We will seek to treat all people with dignity and respect.

3. We are inclusive rather than exclusive.

4. We recognize that simple actions such as a smile, friendly greeting, hand shake, and eye contact demonstrate respect, care, and are others-centered.

     B.  The Mark on Programs 

1. We will seek to create a culture of excellence in all programs. (Academic, extracurricular, service, Chapel, etc.)

2. We will encourage student and staff participation in the life and culture of the school’s programs.

3. We will teach our students and staff that God made some to love the arts, some to love athletics, and some to love academics, or a combination of all.

4. We will teach that supporting one another in these areas creates unity and friendship. It makes our school more complete when all of these programs succeed.

     C.  The Mark on Property 

1. We will instruct and encourage our students to have the utmost respect for the environment, the school’s facilities, and equipment. This stewardship principle carries over into all areas of each individual’s life.

2. We will seek to leave a space better than we found it. We will stop and pick up trash whenever we see it.

3. We will treat MCA property with respect and will not do anything that could potentially leave damage to its grounds, facilities, or contents therein.

The way to Heaven takes a step of faith

We cannot have eternal life and heaven without God’s forgiveness.
“In Him (Jesus) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.” (Ephesians 1:7)

Forgiveness is available for all.
“For God loved the world in this way: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

But God’s forgiveness is not automatic.
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord!’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.”(Matthew 7:21)

It is impossible for God to allow sin into heaven. God is loving and just. His judgment is against sin. “For judgment is without mercy.” (James 2:13)

Every person is a sinner. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)

But how can a sinful person enter heaven, when God allows no sin?

Turn, or repent, from sin and self.
“But unless you repent, you will all perish.” (Luke 13:3)

Turn to Christ; trust Him only. “If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

Jesus offers life here on earth. “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” (John 10:10)

And eternal life hereafter in Heaven. “If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also.” (John 14:3)

Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

• We commit to partner with both home and church to instill in each child an authentic and applicable Biblical worldview using God’s Word as the plumb-line for truth, not textbooks or society

• We commit to govern ourselves according to biblical principles.

• We commit to integrate the Bible into every aspect of the school’s life.

Matthew 16:18 ‘Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

• We commit to recognize our existence as a ministry of First Baptist Church.

• We commit that our school will operate under the authority of First Baptist Church.

• We commit to the expectation of our board members, administration, faculty and staff to be active members of Bible-believing local churches.

• We commit to one of our main goals being to strengthen the church.

• We commit to encouraging parents and their families to be active members of Bible-believing local churches.

• We commit to demonstrate honoring the church through its policies, procedures and practices.

Ephesians 4:1 “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith you are called.” Ephesians 5:8 “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord, walk as children of light.”

• We commit to only employ and/or appoint, develop, and retain board members, administrative staff, and faculty whose actions and attitudes model Christ.

• We commit to challenge faculty, staff, students, and parents to demonstrate Christ-like character in all aspects of their lives.

• We commit as a staff to readily sharing our faith with others.

• We commit to teaching students to obey God’s command to openly communicate their faith.

Colossians 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

• We commit to developing strong, informative, and caring parent, teacher, student relationships that will encourage and positively impact student progress.

• We commit to providing a safe, secure environment that promotes excellence among students, teachers, and administrators in preparing and enabling students to pursue the plan the Lord has for their lives.

• We commit to uphold the highest academic standards possible through constant evaluation and growth of our programs.

• We commit to pursue both spiritual and professional development in order to present ourselves to God as workmen who do not need to be ashamed.

Psalm 78:6-7 “That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children. That they might set their hope in God, and forget not the works of God, but keep his commandments.”

• We commit to provide training and resources to help parents establish a Christ-centered home.

• We commit to provide Christian education that is affordable to the average Christian family.

• We commit to establishing a program that will provide Christian education for children with different learning styles and academic abilities.

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”

• We commit to encouraging students to follow Christ’s example of leadership through servanthood.

• We commit to involving students in activities which teach the value of service before self and the joy of servanthood.

• We commit to train students how to identify their spiritual gifts and use them to glorify God through service in their local school, Church, and community.

Matthew 25:21 “Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.”

• We commit to be responsible stewards of all that God has provided us, including but not limited to time, money, facilities, environment, and human resources.

• We commit to recognize that children are a blessing. They are gifts from the Creator and as such are highly valued, possessing unique gifts and talents special to them.