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First Baptist Academy

O'Fallon, Illinois

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Thank you for your interest in First Baptist Academy! We are so excited about the way God has blessed our school and we look forward to what we believe God is doing as we journey toward the future. In the fall of 2002, First Baptist Academy opened with its first ever kindergarten class of 16 students. Since that time, we have grown to 158 students in grades K-10. In the next two years, we will be adding grades 11 and 12 to make FBA a K-12 school. We are currently a candidate for dual accreditation with ACSI and NCA.

First Baptist Academy is a ministry of the First Baptist Church of O'Fallon and as such is governed by the church through the Senior Pastor/Governing Board and the School Administrator. The Statement of Faith found in the Parent Handbook outlines the Biblical and Spiritual beliefs on which the church and school are founded.

First Baptist Academy provides a Biblically-based, student-focused, academically-challenging, and culturally-relevant educational environment. Designed to develop the entire child to his/her God-ordained potential, First Baptist Academy implements the school's educational philosophy through emphasizing academic and Biblical excellence and by holding students accountable for the highest standards of conduct and behavior. The Philosophy of Education and Mission Statement found in the Parent Handbook clarify these positions.

We appreciate your interest in First Baptist Academy and encourage you to seek whatever answers you may need in determining if FBA is the right school for your child. Please contact the school office (632-6223, ext. 218) if you wish to have a copy of our application packet which includes the Parent/Student Handbook, an explanation of our tuition and fees, and an application form. Thank you again for your interest in First Baptist Academy.

Jackye Biehl

Administrator

What We Believe

Statement of Faith

About God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

Genesis 1:1, 26, 27, 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2, II Corinthians 13:14.

About Jesus Christ

Jesus is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-11; Hebrews 4:14, 15; I Corinthians 15:3, 4; Romans 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14, 15; Titus 2:13.

About the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He gives every believer a spiritual gift when they are saved. As Christians, we should seek to live under His control daily.

II Corinthians 3:17; John 14:16-17, 2; 15:26-27; 16:7-11, 13-14; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12; 3:16, Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25.

About the Bible

The Bible is God’s word to us. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.

II Timothy 3:16, 1:13; II Peter 1:20, 21; Psalm 119:105, 160; 12:6. Proverbs 30:5.

About Human Beings

People are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates people from God.

Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1, 2.

About Salvation

Salvation is a gift from God to us. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ by faith into his or her life.

Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8 9; John 14:6; 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:16, 18.

About Eternal Security

Because God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in that salvation for eternity. The grace and power of God maintain salvation, not the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives us this security.

John 10:29; 6:28-40, 44; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10, 14; I Peter 1:3-5; Philippians 1:6.

About Eternity

People were created to exist forever. We will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell; to be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.

John 3:16; I John 2:25; 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; Matthew 10:28; 25:44, 46.

For further explanation, please refer to the Baptist Faith and Message, 2000.

Philosophy of Education

First Baptist Academy provides a Biblically-based, student-focused, academically-challenging, and culturally-relevant educational environment. Designed to develop the entire child to his/her God-ordained potential, First Baptist Academy teaches to the four developmental domains—providing spiritual truth, intellectual stimulation, social activities consistent with Christian values, and physical exercise in a loving and disciplined environment. First Baptist Academy’s staff commits to educating the whole child with excellence, by focusing on individual needs while laying a strong moral and spiritual foundation.

Believing that God’s Word is the basis for all truth, we strive to integrate Biblical principals with academic knowledge. First Baptist Academy’s staff recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children and encourages close partnerships between parents and school personnel in every phase of the student’s development. Parents and teachers work in concert to guide the child in developing his/her abilities.

Purpose/Objectives

First Baptist Academy, a ministry of First Baptist Church (FBCO), adheres to the biblical principles published in FBCO’s Statement of Belief. First Baptist Academy will implement the educational philosophy in the following ways:

Academic excellence: Aid students in preparing for productive lives through the cornerstone of a strong core academic program consisting of: critical thinking skills, logical reasoning, an emphasis on effort and work habits. All of the above are incorporated in a comprehensive and challenging curriculum.

Biblical excellence: Assist students with integrating biblical principles into every area of academics and life; helping them develop a biblical entered moral compass which will be revealed in Christ-like character attributes such as self-sacrifice, honesty, self-discipline, generosity, and a loving nature.

Developmental excellence: Help students become spiritually, socially, culturally, emotionally, and physically mature by creating an atmosphere where each child is accepted and loved just as he/she is. First Baptist Academy staff will value each individual child in such a way that promotes active participation and sharing in the learning environment and aids the child in developing Godly self-esteem, self-control, and respect for themselves and others.

First Baptist Academy (FBA) does not discriminate against students of any race, gender, color, national and ethnic origin, or social status for admission or in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or other school-administered programs. FBA is a ministry of the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon and is founded on the principles of Christian faith.