Spiritual Life

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Eukarya Academy Offers A Rich Spiritual Life For Developing Students

The spiritual life of our school as well as each student is important to us. Our goals for all of our K – 12 students are:

  • Students will love God with all of their hearts, souls, minds, and strength
  • Students will reason, listen, and think wisely and articulate persuasively
  • Students will lovingly engage culture with a Christ-centered worldview
  • Students will have a dedication and love for learning and scholarship
  • Students will develop tools to think with truth, wisdom, and independence

Spiritual Life That Contains a Christ Centered Learning Experience.

The statement of faith adopted by Eukarya Christian Academy is limited to those primary Christian doctrines central to all Christian denominations; which sets Christianity apart from other faiths. Portions of the following statement of faith are borrowed with permission from the National Christian Foundation for Education and the Arts By-Laws.

Our Statement of Faith For Students

We believe that the God of the Bible is the source of all truth. Thus, all genuine intellectual pursuits lead logically to God. This one God reveals Himself as three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and is self-existent, eternal, unchanging, omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, holy, righteous, and loving (2 Cor. 13:14; Col. 1:15-20).

We believe in the verbal, plenary inspiration of the Bible. That is, it is the infallible Word of God, written by men ‘inspired’ by the Holy Spirit. As such, it, and not man, is the standard of truth (Jeremiah 9:23-24; Colossians 2:8; 2 Tim. 3:16-17). It is the ultimate source of knowledge about God and the only definitive guide for our daily lives.

We believe the primary goal of life and education to be the glory of God which comes about by living a life that uses all our talents while pointing to Jesus Christ.

We believe the gospel that, a) The only Son of God (Jesus) came in the flesh to take the sins of the world, was crucified, died, was buried and on the third day was raised from the dead (Romans 5:8; 1 Cor. 15:1-3), and that b) All who believe on His name are forgiven and granted eternal life (John 1:11-13, 5:24; Romans 4:5; Titus 3:5).

We believe that every believer in Christ is inhabited by the Holy Spirit, and called through Him to “do greater works than (Jesus) did” (John 14:12). We believe that Christians need to learn to walk in the Spirit so they reflect the fruit thereof (Gal. 5:22-23).

We agree with the Nicene Creed and the historic tenets ‘by Scripture alone’, ‘by the cross alone’, ‘by grace alone’, ‘by faith alone’, ‘Christ alone’, and ‘glory to God alone’.

We seek to promote unity and charity among those who affirm these truths but have differing convictions within some areas of Christian life. We teach and apply dogmatically and unapologetically these truths, but acknowledge that sincere Christians hold differing views on certain non-essential issues.

ECA Missions

Eukarya Christian Academy Missions exists to allow students to experience the heart of God for those around the world, whether in their own country, or in other nations. God's passion is for people to know Him. Our desire is to empower local teens to accept his invitation to break out of their  comfort zone as we provide opportunities to spend time serving those around the world. In plugging into this purpose, lives are forever changed.

Suzanne P.

What changes have you observed as a result of your student's trip with ECA?
Silas thoroughly enjoyed Summit and learned so much about critical thinking from a Biblical Worldview. Even though he has grown up in a church with solid Biblical teaching, Summit was able to take him to the next level in his faith and in apologetics. The things he learned at Summit often come up in conversations he has with us, with his peers, and even with his secular professors at Lord Fairfax Community College.

~ What is something that you have appreciated about ECA Missions?
We appreciated Silas being able to tag along even though he is not a Eukarya student. We also appreciated the fundraisers and stipend from the school that helped make the trip affordable. We were never able to send our two older boys to Summit for financial reasons so this opportunity through Eukarya was a wonderful blessing.

~Would you recommend ECA Missions to a friend?
Absolutely!!

Koren V.

‘Since returning from her mission trip and witnessing extreme poverty firsthand, Savannah has a better understanding of how truly blessed we are to live in this country. It has made her realize the value of a dollar. She doesn’t take things for granted as much and has learned to be more content with what she has. When others may be complaining about how they want a new phone, clothes, etc. she will often say to them be thankful for what you have. She witnessed the Haitians continually praising God even though they had so little. It made her realize how we can praise God even in dark times. She definitely has more compassion and empathy for those that are suffering.

One thing I appreciated about ECA missions was the communication during the trip. I was nervous sending my 16 year old daughter away for 2 weeks on a mission, but they made me feel completely comfortable the entire time. The leaders sent us updates daily and pictures which was an added bonus!  They made me feel at peace and I knew Savannah was in good hands.

I would highly recommend ECA missions! The communication, planning and organization of the trip was excellent. I could see God’s hands work throughout the entire process. It was a life changing experience for my daughter. Everyone should have the opportunity to go on a mission trip.’

Christian Studies Curriculum

We believe every student is valued as an individual, uniquely created by God. Our goal is to create a safe, trusting and respectful learning environment for all ages. We believe our Christian Studies Curriculum helps every student develop Christian character.

Creation and Patriarchs- stories of God calling out and working with His people.

Old Testament

  • God’s Great Covenant I (Genesis to Ruth)
  • God’s Great Covenant II (I Samuel – Malachi)

New Testament

  • The Jesus Story focusing on His life and mission in the World
  • Gospels: Acts – Revalations.
  • Hermeneutics
  • Apologetics (to be developed)
  • Discipleship Accountability groups
  • Ethics and Worldview

Missions & Service: Serving Locally and Helping Others

ECA students have opportunities to participate in Missions/Training & Service programs within the school, in the local community, and abroad such as:

 Students also serve internationally through:

Christian Studies Resources

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Classical Academic Press

Classical Acedemic Press has time lines and map sets from Bible times.
More resources and information can be found on the Academic Press website.

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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Understanding the Bible isn’t for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It’s meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your 21st-century life.

Click Here for More Information on How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

Ministries

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Worldview Academy

Worldview Academy offers week long camps across the country, including Virginia, each summer for 13-18 yr old students. Here students will spend 20+ hours in classroom discussing Christian foundations, apologetics, and leadership. Go to worldview.org to find more information on their upcoming camps and resources.

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Summit Ministries

Summit engages students (16-22yr old) in a community based classroom over a rigorous 2 week long experience. Through a variety of speakers, students will process and analyze the many ideas and worldviews that exist in today’s culture, as well as learning to defend their faith. Go to summit.org to learn about their camp locations and the many resources they offer.

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Secret Keeper Girl

Dannah Gresh founded this ministry to help moms and their 8-12 year old daughter’s build strong relationships and communicate values over identity, beauty, and growing up. Visit mytruegirl.com for information on their live shows and curriculum.

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Pure Freedom

An extension of Secret Keeper Girl, that allows mothers and teen girls to continue the conversation of identity, beauty, and purity in a more mature setting. Visit purefreedom.org for information on their live shows and curriculum.

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Contact

Physical Location

901 Aylor Rd
Stephens City VA, 22655

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 664
Stephens City, VA 22655