Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission - Comprehensive, Christ-centered education marked by biblical integrity and academic distinction

Our Vision - Education in Christ, Excellence in all things

The Westminster Mission and Vision statement are designed to express the purpose of the school briefly and definitively. When we discuss Westminster's educational characteristics, some of the terms used may have different meanings to people; we submit the following definitions for clarification:

The Westminster Graduate: Westminster's intention is to produce graduates that are critical thinkers and discerners, mature growing believers in Christ, articulate defenders of Christ in the face of opposition, independent and life long learners, and in position to serve Christ in the vocation He calls them to serve. I John 4:1, Matthew 10:16, Philippians 4:8, II Peter 1:3, Psalm 150:2

Comprehensive, Christ-centered Education: The word "educate" emphasizes the intellectual or cognitive side and has the classroom primarily in view. It is our intention to achieve excellence in this area, providing a quality education for our students including the spiritual, moral, and social aspect. Comprehensive education goes beyond the classroom and encompasses all that we do. We believe everything we do is curricular and is meant to contribute to the development of the entire student. It is our purpose to instill biblical values through the whole complex of school activities, cultivating Christian attitudes and lifestyle in our students. Proverbs 22:6

Academic Distinction & Excellence: Westminster's educational program offers a college preparatory environment encouraging all students to achieve their highest academic potential, becoming critically discerning lifelong learners. WCA provides a comprehensive liberal arts program including a full spectrum of math and sciences. Colossians 3:23-24

Biblical Integrity, The Bible, God's Inerrant Word: The Bible is our supreme and final authority in education as well as in all other matters of faith and life. The Bible is fully inspired of God, so that, even though it was given through human authors, it is entirely free from error. This high view of scripture is the foundation for our education and all that we do. At Westminster, we nurture a biblical worldview as the foundational context for all aspects of academic and personal life. II Timothy 3:16, II Peter 1:20-21.

World View: Modern secular education has a man-centered view of the world and teaches every subject from this perspective. Christian education at Westminster has a God-centered view of the world, teaching every subject from that point of view. God is creator and sustainer of all things, the One who gives beauty and order to life. He is in sovereign control of all events, directing history towards the final Day of Judgment and redemption. Psalm 19:1, John 1:1-5

Life-long Service to Christ, Preparation of Leaders: Westminster is preparing tomorrow's leaders to serve their churches, homes, and communities in the biblical tradition. Our purpose is not merely to prepare students to "get a job" or to "succeed in a career", but to help them discern their calling in life in service to Him. Like the first disciples of Jesus, we want our students to see all of life as a calling from the Lord, a vocation in the highest sense. Thus, their marriages, their jobs, their hobbies, their friendships are all a part of their mission, which is to advance His kingdom for His glory. Matthew 28:19, Romans 12:1-2

Westminster Partners with Christian Families: A Christian family is a family that is committed to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is demonstrating this commitment by active membership in a Bible believing church. At least one parent must demonstrate this commitment to Christ in order for their children to be considered for admission to Westminster. Exceptions may be made for young people who have professed faith in Christ and have demonstrated this commitment even though their parents have not. As in all relationships, Christian parent relationships are under the authority of Jesus Christ. In light of changing societal standards of the marriage union, we affirm that the marriage relationship is defined in the Bible as the covenant relationship between one male and one female. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Ephesians 6:1-4, Genesis 2:18-25.