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"Although we often succeed in teaching our pupils 'subjects,' we fail lamentably,
on the whole, in teaching them how to think." - Dorothy Sayers |
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Providence School grew out of the vision of Crosspointe Baptist Church and its founding Leadership Team, Dr. Alan Posey, Darrell Head and Jim Ferguson. From the very beginning, the vision of Crosspointe was to give birth to ministries that would positively impact the surrounding communities. Providence School is and will remain a vital ministry under the watchful care of Crosspointe Baptist Church.
Providence School is determined to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures; and who do so with eagerness in joyful submission to God. We desire them to recognize cultural influences as distinct from biblical, and to be socially graceful and spiritually gracious; equipped with and understanding the tools of learning; desiring to grow in understanding, yet fully realizing the limitations of foolishness of the wisdom of this world. We desire they have a heart for the lost and the courage to seek to dissuade those who are stumbling towards destruction; that they distinguish real religion from religion in form only; and that they possess the former, knowing and loving the Lord Jesus Christ. And all these we desire them to possess with humility and gratitude to God. |
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We, likewise, aim to cultivate these same qualities in our staff and to see them well paid so that they may make a career at Providence School. We desire them to be professional and diligent in their work, gifted in teaching, loving their students and their subjects. We desire they clearly understand classical education, how it works in their classroom and how their work fits into the whole; that they possess a lifelong hunger to learn and grow; and that they have opportunity to be refreshed and renewed. We desire to see them coach and nurture new staff and to serve as academic mentors to students. We look to see them mature in Christ, growing in the knowledge of God, their own children walking with the Lord. We strive to cultivate in our parents a sense of responsibility for the school; to see them well informed about the goals of our classical and Christ-centered approach. We desire them to grow with the school, involved in and excited about the journey. We aim to help them to follow biblical principles in addressing concerns, to be inclined to hearing both sides of a story before rendering a verdict, and to embrace the Scripture’s injunctions to encourage and stir up one another to love and good works. Finally, in our relationship with our community, we purpose to be above reproach in our business dealings and supportive of the local business community. |
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We further seek to exemplify the unity of the body of Christ, to develop greater fellowship and understanding with the churches, and to bring to our Lord in all our endeavors.
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