The Philosophy of St. John’s Lutheran School

The philosophy of St. John’s Lutheran School and Congregation  is rooted in Christ’s great commission, found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and  of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.” It is the privilege and the responsibility of St. John’s Lutheran School to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our children and their families through instruction centered in God’s Word.

We, the congregation, pledge ourselves to carry out this responsibility by providing faculty and staff who strive for excellence and serve as Christian role models. In keeping with this Christian philosophy of education and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the following relationships involving our children, families, and staff will order the objectives for St. John’s Lutheran School.

 Each Child and Family in Relation to God

+ Develops a growing knowledge of the Triune God, a growing trust in Jesus Christ as our Savior from sin, and an increasingly worshipful, sanctified life style.

+ Develops a growing knowledge of the Holy Sciptures as the Word of Life, a proper understanding of the Law and Gospel, an increased ability to apply God’s Word to all life situations, and a desire to gain the blessings of regular worship, Holy Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper.

+ Develops an understanding of the nature, function, and responsibility of the church as the body of Christ and a willingness and ability to serve as an active member of this body.

+ Learns of the unfailing love of God the Father and in turn learns to truly love Him.

Each Child and Family in Relation to Self

+ Spiritual Powers – Develops knowledge, attitudes, and conduct needed to function effectively as God’s child.

+ Physical Powers -  Understands his body and accepts responsibility for its purity, health, safety, and recreation.

+ Mental Powers – Develops logical, scientific, and creative thinking habits, gains knowledge and the skills of communication, and acquires significant elements of his cultural heritage.

+ Social Powers – Develops social skills needed to live competently and creatively.

+ Emotional Powers – Understands and controls his emotions, finds security and a true picture of himself through a firm reliance on God, and practices Christian love toward all people.

+ Aesthetic Powers – Appreciates the beauty of nature and the fine arts and expresses himself in different fine arts media.

Each Child and Family in Relation to Fellow Man

+ Recognizes all people to be God’s creation and shows respect, courtesy, and consideration for the rights and welfare of others.

+ Develops Christian social responsibility and cooperative skills.

+ Respects government as God-ordained and appreciates his privileges and responsibilities as a member of a local, state, national, and world community.

+ Repects parents as God’s representatives and appreciates his privileges and responsibilities as a member of an earthly family, of which Christ is the head.

+ Develops concern for the spritual and material welfare of all people and shows this concern by witness and welfare activities.

Each Child and Family in Relation to God’s Creation

+ Understands that God is the Creator, Ruler, and Preserver of nature.

+ Thanks and praises God for the gifts of nature.

+ Uses knowledge, attitudes, and conduct needed to understand, use, and care for God’s gifts in nature.

+ Willingly uses nature to glorify God and serve others.