Core Values that Mark DCA

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Defiance Christian Academy is an academic institution that seeks to educate, disciple, and prepare students to love learning, think critically, and apply knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.  Defiance Christian Academy utilizes diverse teaching methods, experiential learning, and the latest technology to prepare all students effectively to succeed in college and career, while impacting their world for Christ. (Proverbs 2:1-11, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 9:9-10 and John 17:15,18)

Defiance Christian Academy encourages each student to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, Christ-like love for others, Godly character, spiritual growth, discipleship, and service as a high calling. At Defiance Christian Academy students develop a thoroughly biblical worldview that will equip them to evaluate and live effectively in their world.  (Matthew 16:24-26, John 14:6, Mark 10:43-45, John 12:26, Proverbs 3:5-6 and Colossians 2:8)

God has uniquely designed each student with various gifts, and Defiance Christian Academy strives to help its students identify and develop their strengths, and overcome their weaknesses, in order to prepare students fully to live out their faith, pursue their passions, and follow God’s plan for their lives. (Psalms 139:14,16, Ephesians 2:10, Exodus 31:3, Jeremiah 29:11-13, and Jeremiah 10:23)

Defiance Christian Academy strives to cultivate a loving community in which each student is valued, nurtured and loved, and, likewise, is taught to love and respect others.  Defiance Christian Academy teachers are mature Christian role models who strive to teach effectively and love each student. We partner with parents in the education and spiritual development of their children and actively encourage parental involvement. (Philippians 2:2-5, Jeremiah 32:39, Ephesians 4:32, I Corinthians 13, Matthew 18:15-16,20, Ephesians 4:29, Galatians 5:23, Luke 6:40, Titus 2:7, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalms 78:4 and Psalms 133:1)

Defiance Christian Academy adheres to biblical principles, demonstrates operational integrity, stewards all available resources, welcomes stakeholder participation, exhibits a Christ-like witness, and seeks God’s leading in all matters.  Each board member, administrator, and teacher testifies to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commits to serve faithfully at Defiance Christian Academy.  (Matthew 6:33, I Corinthians 10:31, Proverbs 16:9, and Hebrews 13:18)

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