Licking County Christian Academy is a ministry of the Newark Baptist Temple, an independent Baptist church. LCCA is also a member of the Buckeye Christian School Association (BCSA) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS). LCCA offers high quality Christian education for grades K-12.

Licking County Christian Academy is dedicated to assisting parents in their God-given responsibility to develop in their children the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being “conformed to the image of His Son.” (Deuteronomy 6:5-9, Romans 8:29).

VISION

The vision of Licking County Christian Academy is for young people to mature in their Christian lives so that they may do “the work of the ministry” and “edify” other believers. (Ephesians 4:12).

PURPOSE

Man was created in the image of God. When Adam and Eve sinned, that image, although not destroyed, was severely marred. The goal or purpose of Christian Education is the lifelong process to restore that marred image. True Christian Education involves the development of the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the physical, as well as the spiritual capabilities with the goal of being “conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). Formal schooling is only one facet of this process. Although the primary emphasis is on the intellectual or academic, it is the purpose of LCCA to develop all of the above areas in each student.

OBJECTIVES

To provide a sound academic education taught from a thoroughly Christian view of God, man, and the world.

To uphold the Bible as the absolute authority and standard on which all aspects of the Christian life are based.

To lead each student, not only to a personal knowledge of Christ as true Saviour, but also to a daily walk, fellowship, and commitment to Him.

To teach a proper respect and submission to authority with the goal of developing self-discipline in each student.

To encourage students to think clearly, logically, and independently.

To develop mastery of the tools of learning and communication.

To build an academic foundation for the future whether in a vocation or further educational pursuits.

To instill a love and understanding of our nation and its heritage so that students will mature into strong citizens.

To develop intellectual, physical, and technical skills necessary for vocational competency and advancements.

To encourage an appreciation for and opportunities in speech, music, and art.

To offer opportunities to participate in wholesome forms of recreation and sporting events.

PHILOSOPHY

It has been said that the “heart” of education is the education of the “heart.” There is no area where this principle is more critical than in the matter of personal salvation in Jesus Christ. A person can know about salvation, he can comprehend and understand, he can even believe that salvation is available, but until that belief is applied by receiving Christ personally, his knowledge is of no effect.

This same principle applies to the Christian’s daily walk. Consistent right actions are impossible without right thoughts. Right thoughts come only from right beliefs. Right beliefs flow only from a right heart. The “heart,” in the Biblical sense, is our will or control center of our being.

All education is inherently religious. No one can teach in a philosophical vacuum. In order for education to be Christian, it must follow Biblical principles. When we teach English, Math, Science, or History we are not merely teaching academic subjects. To be truly Christian, even our methods must reflect Biblical principles. Teaching facts cannot be our goal. Our goal in academic subjects, as well as Bible teaching, is comprehension, which leads to understanding, which leads to belief, which leads to personal application or action.

SUMMARY

At Licking County Christian Academy our goal is to help parents build in their children a foundation and framework for the life-long process of Christian Education. Whether in Bible, academic subjects, or in extracurricular activities, we desire that students develop a strong structure of principles that will support future growth in all areas.

The Bible is a book of principles that are as true and applicable today as they were the day they were penned. The Bible does not address specifically every situation that we will face in life, but it does give us a principle to guide us in every situation. The Bible will always have the answer to every question or problem we face. Education does not address every academic situation in life, but it should provide the principles and tools to meet every situation.

It is our desire at Licking County Christian Academy to not only teach Bible and academic facts, but also teach principles that will be the structure and framework upon which a student can build. Christian Education is the life-long process of becoming more “conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29). By God’s grace we want to be “partners” with the home and the church to direct young people and adults to bear a clearer image of our lovely Lord Jesus.