Spiritual
Mission Statement: Trinity Academy is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered college preparatory education for parents and students committed to spiritual growth and academic excellence.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of Trinity Academy is to train students to know, honor, and love Jesus Christ by imparting FAITH (spiritual disciplines, "to believe"), TRUTH (academic knowledge, "to know"), and CHARACTER (Christian values, "to do").
Goals of a Trinity Academy Education:
FAITH - Spiritual Disciplines
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To believe the Bible as God's inspired Word. |
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To know Jesus Christ on a personal basis and understand the importance of daily Bible reading, prayer, Scripture memory, and meditation on God's Word. |
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To know and obey the will of God. |
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To follow the command of the Great Commission. |
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To fellowship and participate in the local church. |
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To worship God and understand the enjoyment that it brings. |
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To exercise God-given spiritual gifts. |
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To bear the fruits of the Spirit. |
TRUTH - Academic Knowledge
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To insure the integration of Truth in all subject manner. |
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To promote high academic standards and to prepare students for entry to a 4 year accredited institution of higher learning. |
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To teach and encourage the use of effective and disciplined study habits. |
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To think logically, critically, and creatively. |
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To develop a Christian world view. |
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To understand and appreciate our Christian American heritage (freedom, human dignity, authority). |
CHARACTER - Christian Values
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To learn to SERVE our fellow man and become a contributing member of society. |
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To know the rewards associated with DISCIPLINE in daily living. |
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To exercise Christian social ETIQUETTE so that Christ is glorified in all we do. |
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To understand STEWARDSHIP of time and resources and the responsibility to effectively use them. |
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To exercise servant LEADERSHIP in the home, church and government. |
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To understand that EXCELLENCE pleases God. |
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To exercise INTEGRITY in every decision and relationship. |
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To value RELATIONSHIPS above material possessions. |
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To LAUGH often and have FUN. |
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To understand that ABSTINENCE from alcohol and drugs leads to a joyful and fulfilling life. |
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To understand that SEX is a gift reserved for within the confines of the marriage covenant. |
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To impart a RESPECT for the sanctity of life and an abhorrence for the sins of abortion and euthanasia. |
SMALL GROUPS ('smol 'grüps)
Small groups at Trinity Academy started 8 years ago when a few young men decided to meet together for prayer, accountability and Bible study. What began as one small group led to a spiritual revival later that year and has now become a unique ministry for Trinity.
Trinity students prepare, plan, and lead the small group meetings without any adult present. This confidential setting allows students to "be real" with one another.
The goal of small groups is to build a Christian worldview into each and every student. We want young men and women to be on fire for Jesus Christ by having a daily quiet time, making Biblical decisions, and thinking with an eternal perspective as they share their faith through speech and actions.
I Timothy 4:12 states, "Do not let anyone look down one you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity". Small Groups seek to live out the purpose of this Scripture.
CHAPEL ('cha-p&l)
Chapel at Trinity Academy is the focus of each week. Students lead the praise and worship time through praise songs and prayer. Pastors, youth pastors, students, faculty and other Christian men and women challenge our students with their testimony and the trust of God's word. Some notable speakers that have led chapel at Trinity Academy are:
Spencer Tillman, CBS
Sports Analyst
Steve Largent, former
US congressman, NFL Hall of Fame receiver
Joe White, President,
Kannakuk Kamps
Josh Davis, Olympic
Gold Medalist, Swimming
Phil Joel, Bass player
and vocalist for Newsboys
Dr. Bruce Wilkinson,
author of The Prayer of Jabez
Gracia Burnham,
Missionary