Core Values

TRUTH

Definition:  God's truth is absolute and is revealed to man through creation, the Bible, and the person of His Son Jesus Christ.

Supporting Scripture

 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work”  (2 Timothy 3:16, 17).
 
Operating Principles
  • Natural truth is evident to all and produces great good for humanity; however, its primary function is to draw man to his Creator
  • The authority of the Bible will supersede all other authority, although it must be clear the truth of the Bible will not yield eternal lasting results apart from one’s having a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ
  • Biblical principles applied to any situation will yield positive results, although lasting results require a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ

Family

Definition:  God has given parents the primary responsibility of educating their children; therefore, FBA is committed to partnering with Christian families in this endeavor.

Supporting Scripture
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up”  (Deuteronomy 6:5-7).
 
Operating Principles
  • We are ourselves accountable to God’s Word through consistent Christ-like lifestyle, disciplining in love and training students to make biblical based choices
  • Educational partnership occurs when the home, church, and school work in harmony agreeing in purpose, character, and biblical worldview
  • Effective communication, encouragement of active parental participation, and assistance in training their children to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives best serves the family

CHURCH

Definition:  The local church is God's plan for community and the pillar and support of truth.  FBA is dedicated to the local church and is committed to communicating clearly to our faculty, staff, and students the importance of active involvement in a Bible-believing local church.

Supporting Scripture
“…I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth”  (2 Timothy 3:15).
 
Operating Principles
  • The church will benefit as FBA students grow and mature in Christ
  • FBA students are equipped to be servants to their community and the body of Christ as they serve the church
  • FBA is a ministry of FBCN committed to reaching out and serving those in southwest Florida and beyond

Kingdom Education

Definition:  "Kingdom Education is a life-long, Bible based, Christ-centered process of leading a child to Christ, building a child up in Christ, and equipping a child to serve Christ."  (Schultz, 2002, pg. 29)

Supporting Scripture
“That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born, that they may arise and tell them to their children, that they should put their confidence in God and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments”  (Psalm 78:6, 7). 
“We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ” (Colossians 1:28).
 
Operating Principles
  • For Life: FBA will endeavor to lead every student to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the Word of God and in the power of the Holy Spirit
  • For Learning: FBA will provide a Biblically integrated program of studies taught by born-again instructors, challenging students to develop and utilize God-given talents and abilities for the glory of God
  • For Leadership: FBA will equip and train students with a biblical worldview enabling them to engage and impact their generation, teaching them to both understand and appropriate biblical truth