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PROSPECTIVE MINISTRY INFORMATION Our
Philosophy of Education
Latham
Bible Baptist Church and Latham Christian Academy believe that God mandates
Christian education. The Bible is
replete with passages that make known to us what God’s mind is concerning the
education of our youth. The home is
the primary training center. God
has provided the church to carry out its Great Commission, which involves
teaching and training. (Deuteronomy 6:1-25) Parents
have been entrusted with the principle task of rearing their children in the
home. The Christian school, through
the auspices of the local church, has been charged with the responsibility to
assist parents with the task of providing an academic education to their
children. In addition to that, the
Christian school is to help reinforce in the life of each young person the
Biblical values taught in the home. The
school does not stand in the place of the parent but rather is designed to work
along with the parent. (Ephesians 6:1-4; Matthew 28:19,20) We
believe that God has established a testimony in us, and He has commanded us to
make that testimony known to our children so that a godly generation of young
people will be raised up and that the generation to come might know God and set
their hopes in Him. (Psalm 78:1-7) The
purpose of Latham Christian Academy is to present all truths from the superior
viewpoint of faith in Jesus Christ, to indoctrinate children in God's
perspective. In fact, keeping in
mind that all knowledge, understanding, and wisdom come from God, we see that
all education becomes a revelation of God, and that no academic subject can be
properly understood apart from that revelation. Therefore there are three main ingredients to education: knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Knowledge is the discovery of fact, principle, or concept. It grows from the simple to the complex and is contained in all academic subjects. Understanding is the ability to evaluate the facts. And Wisdom, the most precious of all, is the ability to make judgments in light of that understanding -- the ability to put the facts to use in the daily situations that arise in our lives. The Bible refers to these ingredients of education as treasures, and all three of these treasures come from God and God alone. (Proverbs 2:1-6)
Statement of Faith
1) Holy Scriptures
(II Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter
1:19-21) We believe that he Holy
Bible, as originally written, was
verbally inspired by 2)
God (Exodus 20:2-3; I Corinthians 8:8; I John 5:7)
We believe that there is only one living and true God, infinite in every
excellence; 3) Satan (Matthew 4:1-3) We believe in the distinct personality of Satan. 4) Creation (Genesis 1:2; John 1:3) We believe that God created the heavens and the earth, including all life. 5)
Fall of Man (Genesis 3; Romans 10:9-13) We believe that man, in the person of the first –
Adam, was created in innocence, but 6)
Salvation by Grace (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 10:9-13) We
believe that faith in the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ is the 7)
Redemption from Sin (John 3:7-16; Romans 3:24-25; Acts 16:30-33) We believe that the only escape from the condemnation of 8)
The Church (Matthew 18:15-17; I Timothy 3:1-15) We
believe that the church universal is manifest through the local church which 9) Ordinances (Acts 8:36-39; I Corinthians 11:23-32) We believe that there are two ordinances: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. 10)
Righteous and Wicked (Romans 6:17-23; Matthew 25:41)
We believe that there is a radical and
essential difference between 11)
The Return of Christ (I Thessalonians 4:13-18) We believe in the imminent, bodily, personal, premillenial
return of Jesus 12)
The Resurrection (John 5:21-30; I Thessalonians 4:15) We
believe in the resurrection of the bodies of the dead; that the 13)
Civil Government
(Romans 13:1-7; Daniel 3:17-18) We
believe that civil government is of divine appointment for the interest and Qualifications
for Teaching Staff A teacher who handles the Word of God must demonstrate qualities of spiritual leadership that set him above the ordinary. No teacher at Latham Christian Academy should ever be satisfied with the status quo. His life will in itself be a standard for all the church and school family and, as such, must be without blemish. Clothing fads, Sunday activities, excessive or undisciplined television viewing, and questionable associations are some of the areas of which we need to be sensitive. Much could be said about specific
activities that detract from the Christian teacher’s testimony: however, it
will only be the knowledge and practical outworking of the mind of Christ in the
life that will keep one from sin. We
will know the mind of Christ as it is revealed through His Word and through
those who have the responsibility for our spiritual welfare.
Therefore, it becomes extremely important for the Christian teacher in
our school to look to his church for spiritual direction and to study the Word
of God thoroughly so he can be a “teacher of others.” (II Timothy 2:2) The
Administration of Latham Christian Academy sincerely believes that our teachers
are of the highest quality. All of
us should praise the Lord for the opportunity to serve where He has called us.
We realize that problems will arise during the year, which we shall need
to face. We also realize that God
will know about them before we do. Teachers
should always remember that they are part of a team, which God has formed to
touch the young lives, which He has given us.
We must be continually aware of the fact that we need each other and that
if we fail to support fellow staff members, authority will be divided; and God
and Latham Christian Academy will be dishonored.
Teachers must be discreet in their conversation, professional in their
conduct, constructive in their criticism. If
a problem arises, teachers should always resolve to be part of the solution, and
never allow themselves to become part of the problem. (Matt.; 18:15-20) Teacher
applicants at Latham Christian Academy are to meet the following requirements: 1.
Are born-again believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior 2.
Desire to grow in their Christian experience and to live in accord with
Biblical standards 3.
Sense God's leading in their desire to teach in a Christian school 4.
Have a degree that qualifies them for teaching or a college diploma and
be willing to pursue additional credits in education (in 5.
Are knowledgeable of the Scriptures and dedicated to further study 6.
Understand the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the school 7.
Love and understand children
8. Are mature and
dependable 9.
Can work as a team member
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The school reserves the right to dismiss any teacher who gives evidence that he or
she does not fulfill one or more of these requirements. Staff
Relationship to the Church Teachers are expected to become members of Latham Bible Baptist Church, to maintain regular attendance at church services, and to get actively involved in one of its ministries. Th Hospitalization/Medical
Insurance Medical insurance is made available to
full-time employees. (Insurance for
additional families members available at additional cost.
Sick/Personal
Leave 1)
Sick Days - Teachers/Staff
members shall be permitted seven and one half sick days
per year without financial penalty. Should additional one-year contracts be
offered in ensuing years, unused sick days may be allowed to accumulate to be
used for extended illness only. A
prorated payroll deduction will be made for each day absent over the allotted
days for both full and part-time employees.
2)
Personal Days - Two
personal days may be taken by full-time employees with approval by the
administration. Personal days do
not accumulate from year to year.
3)
Bereavement Days
- Faculty and staff will be allowed to take three days off with pay for
the death of an immediate
family Other
Benefits
1)
Paid registration at the New York or Regional Christian Teacher's
Convention 2)
Full-time employee's children must attend Latham Christian Academy
and attend tuition-free (Modified student fees are to
be paid by the faculty member) 3)
Classroom resource account is
provided for needs within the classroom 4)
Athletic passes to all on-campus sporting events 5)
Bonuses as the Lord provides
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