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[edit] History
East Linn Christian Academy has been impacting the lives of students in the Mid-Willamette Valley for twenty years. During the 2003-2004 school year school year we had the opportunity to educate 282 students representing 64 local congregations.
ELCA was created to be an alternative educational choice for those families who wanted to focus on excellent academics with integrated scriptural truths.
Since the first day the doors of ELCA were opened, in 1982 by founders Harold and Dorothy Grove, the Lord has touched the hearts and minds of many young people.
Our mission statement emphasizes East Linn's commitment to serve parents by educating their children in a God-centered, Scripture-based, educational environment - as we equip these children academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually to serve Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
At East Linn Christian Academy, God is continuing to do a significant work in the lives of students. The young people that move through our program are growing intellectually while they develop spiritually. Caring faculty and staff unselfishly pour themselves into the lives of the students making absolutely sure that there is something very unique about an East Linn Christian education. This approach to education becomes evident as you see our students develop a Christian world- view, personalizing their faith enabling them to become valued workers in the community, in their churches, and on the mission field.
What continues to happen today at East Linn happens because of the faithfulness of our supporters who uphold us in prayer and give of their time, talents and money.
[edit] Mission
East Linn Christian Academy is committed to serving parents by educating their children in a God-centered, Scripture based, educational environment in order to equip students academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually for service to our Lord Jesus Christ.
An Outgrowth of Faith Alot can be learned about an organization by the values it admonishes. Values outline what is or is not important. The following list is a tangible expression of our doctrinal statement of faith and directly supports our mission statement. East Linn Christian Academy is committed to operating, both corporately and individually, in a way that reflects these values.
Spiritual Resources and Commitment
* The Bible is our standard for all belief, instruction, practice and policy. Our Family Lifestyle Statement is grounded in Scripture. (2 Timothy 3:16)
* Our work cannot be done without a staff committed to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. (Matthew 12:30)
* Our faith is expressed as a balance of head and heart, intellect and emotion. (Galations 4:18)
* It is our sincere belief that prayer makes a critical difference in all that we hope to accomplish. (2 Chronicles 7:14, James 5:16)
Qualifications for Leadership
* Godly Character is far more important that credentials. (Acts 6:2, 2 Timothy 2:2)
Therefore:
* We invest every effort to avoid harming the cause of Christ by our words, actions or impressions, whether intentional or incidental. (2 Corinthians 4:1-2)
* We recognize that power can be misused, and that leaders must be careful not to mistreat this authority. (1 Peter 5:2-3)
* We believe that the only protection against the abuse of power is a strong accountability to the Almighty God and to each other. (Acts 11:1-18, Acts 15:1-31)
* We recognize the God-given gifts and abilities in women as well as men. (Joel 2:28-29)
Character and Quality of Service
* We intentionally focus more on meeting the needs of others than on preserving or growing in our organization (2 Corinthians 2:17, Phillipians 2:19-22)
* We practice humility in an effort to avoid self-congratulation (Proverbs 27:2)
* We strive to pay close attention to detail at all levels, so as to offer Christ our best work. (Colossians 3:23)
* We create our programs with the intent of being excellent but not ostentatious, attractive but not sensational. (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Our Relationship to Other Ministries
* We view our role as supplementary to the local church, which is the first line of defense for our families. We never intentionally compete with church programs or funding. (Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 3:10-11)
* We fully understand that we are but one form of service ministry within the Body of Christ. We actively pursue creating relationships with other worthy ministries that share our spiritual commitment. (1 Corinthians 3:5-9)
In Summary East Linn Christian Academy Administration, Staff and related Board of Directors will never willfully violate the above values. It is both appropriate and encouraged for anyone related to ELCA, at any level, to hold us accountable for this pledge.
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www.eastlinnchristian.com
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