Affirmation of Belief: Wilmington Christian School seeks to work in harmony with the home and the church to nurture our students in a Christian world and life view. The following statements define our basic principles of faith and conduct and help us to maintain unity, clarity, and consistency. Vision--Wilmington Christian School provides a distinctly Christian, innovative education that effectively develops Godly influencers who are well prepared for life after high school and to impact the culture for Christ. Mission--Building on the foundation of Scriptural truth, we teach students to grow in Christian character, to excel in academic proficiency, and to foster mentoring relationships. STATEMENT OF FAITH: • We believe that there is one sovereign God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19-20, John 8:58, 1 John 5:6-8, Rev. 22:13). •We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God for faith and practice (2 Tim. 3:16).• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Col. 2:9), in His virgin birth (Matt. 1:18-25), in His sinless life (2 Cor. 5:21), in His miracles (John 20:30-31), in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood (1 John 2:1-2), in His bodily resurrection (Rom. 1:1-5), in His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Luke 24:51), and in His personal return in power and glory (John 14:3). • We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men, one must be saved by the ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 3:8; 16:7-11). •We believe in the present indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose intercessory and sanctifying work continually renews the Christian and enables him to live a godly life in conformity with the Scripture (Rom. 8:26-27). •We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: they who are saved unto the resurrection of life and they who are lost unto the resurrection of damnation (John 5:29). •We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ as evidenced in the local body of Christ, the church (Acts 2:42-47). •We believe that God created all human life, in all its conditions and stages from conception through natural death, in His image, both male and female, having inherent value and equality before God (Gen. 1:26-28, Gal. 3:28). AFFIRMATION FOR COMMUNITY LIFE •Respect Authority (Prov. 20:11, Rom. 13:1-2, Titus 3:1-2).Obey God first, as well as parental, school, church, and civil authorities. Cooperate with those in authority, bringing honor to God and our school. Cultivate humility in service to others •Communicate Positively (Psalm 1:1, Prov. 4:24, Matt. 18:15-17, Rom. 15:5, Eph. 4:29).Refrain from gossip, slander, and verbally hurting or threatening others. Work to resolve conflict in a manner that pleases God and promotes peace.Avoid using profanity or vulgarity •Uphold a Biblical Standard of Morality (Prov. 2:1-11, Matt. 15:18-20, 1 Cor. 6:9- 20, Heb. 13:4-5). Abstain from the illegal possession and the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and/or drugs. Flee from sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, incest, rejection of one’s biological sex, and/or use of pornography). Dress, or promote dressing, in accordance with the school’s Standard of Dress •Maintain a Godly Lifestyle (Prov. 6:12-19, 2 Cor. 13:11, Eph. 4:31-32, Col. 3:8-10). Be honest and trustworthy in relationships and responsibilities. Seek to build faith in self and others. Promote and practice forgiveness. Move toward persons and problems in love, kindness, respect, wisdom and dignity. By signing this form, we recognize that our children will be instructed at Wilmington Christian School in accordance with this faith statement. Further, our signature affirms that our family accepts and affirms the principles outlined in the Affirmation for Community Life. BY SIGNING BELOW WE COMMIT TO OUR SON/DAUGHTER BEING TAUGHT IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT AND THEY WILL UPHOLD AND RESPECT THE PRINCIPLES MENTIONED ABOVE. *