THE VISION FOR THE BETHESDA ACADEMY
The Bethesda Academy will assist the student develop a deep and thorough understanding of Christianity by promoting theological and educational programs which are firmly rooted in the Word of God.
THE MISSION OF THE BETHESDA ACADEMY
The mission of the Bethesda Academy is to glorify God by using His Word to equip His people to walk in the grace of God and to serve Him with the gifts and abilities graciously given to them.
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH FOR THE BETHESDA ACADEMY
As a ministry of Bethesda Baptist Church, the profession of faith for the Bethesda Academy is the same as the profession of faith for our church, namely, the Baptist Faith and Message (1963) of the Southern Baptist Convention.
THE CORE VALUES OF THE BETHESDA ACADEMY
The Bethesda Academy holds the following core values so that our mission may be achieved and that we remain focused on our vision.
- Biblically Based
We believe the Bible to be the inerrant, infallible Word of God and, therefore, our only certain authority for faith and practice. All that is taught in this Academy will be firmly grounded in the Holy Scripture.
- Christ Centered
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the center, the focus, of the Bible and, therefore, of every course taught at the Academy. The success of any class is measured by whether the student knows Christ more intimately at the end of the class than at its beginning.
- Proclaiming Salvation by Grace Through Faith
We believe and teach that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received by sinners through faith and faith alone. All are sinners and, therefore, are in need of God’s salvation provided only in Christ.
