Spiritual Formation
Statement of Faith
Grove City Christian School serves students from many denominational backgrounds. We do this by respecting the doctrinal issues of other denominations without compromising the faith and beliefs of the Nazarene church (see Articles of Faith).
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We, the fellowship of the Grove City Church of the Nazarene believe in one God – The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Genesis 1; Isaiah 5:16; 6:1-7; 40:18-31; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19-20). -
We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures, given by plenary inspiration, contain all truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
(Luke 24:44-47; John 10:35; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17). -
We believe that man is born with a fallen nature, and is, therefore, inclined to evil, and that continually.
(Matthew 22:36-40 (with 1 John 3:4); Romans 3:23). -
We believe that the finally impenitent are hopelessly and eternally lost.
(Ezekiel 18:25-26; John 1:12-13; Acts 5:31; Romans 5:6-8). -
We believe that the atonement through Jesus Christ is for the whole human race; and that whosoever repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ is justified and regenerated and saved from the dominion of sin.
(Isaiah 53:5-6; Mark 10:45; Luke 24:46-48; John 1:29; John 3:14-17). -
We believe that believers are to be sanctified wholly, subsequent to regeneration, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Matthew 3:11-12; Romans 6:11-13). -
We believe that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the new birth, and also to the entire sanctification of believers.
(Jeremiah 31:31-34; Ezekiel 36:25-27; Luke 3:16--17; Acts 1:5; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 5:8-9). -
We believe that our Lord will return, the dead will be raised, and the final judgment will take place.
(Matthew 25:31-46; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; Revelation 1:7-8; 22:7-20).
Bible Centered
Building on the foundation of God’s word and teaching within a biblical worldview.
Question: How has your time in God’s word this week made an impact on you life and the lives of others?
2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Prayer
Not only has God spoken to his people, we believe that God still speaks, and that he wants to also hear from us, and he wants us to seek him in all we do.
Question: In what ways have you prayed for the school, its leadership, families, and students this week?
Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done."
Family Focused
Partnering with Bible-believing families to provide spiritual and academic support as they carry out the biblical mandates for raising their families.
Question: In what ways have you demonstrated the importance of family to your own family and in the families of others?
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Transformation & Growth
Providing an environment and training where all can grow and become more Christ-like in attitude and actions.
Question: In what ways are you experiencing Christ’s transforming power in your life, and in what ways are you fostering that growth in the lives of others?
Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Love & Compassion
Learning to love as Christ loves us, and extending that love to others.
Question: In what ways have you demonstrated the love and compassion of Christ to others?
John 13:34 “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.”
Excellence
Because we serve the creator of the universe, we believe that everything we do is a reflection of the one who deserves our best.
Question: How are you actively striving to achieve excellence in your own life, in the lives of others, and in the ministry of GCCS?
Ephesians 6:7 “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people."
Service
Using the abilities and spiritual gifts we have been given to serve others.
Question: In what ways have you been Christ to others through serving them this week?
Philippians 2:4 “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
