Family MPCS IS

BY MR. STEVE

Being community-oriented is a core value that helps us deliver on our mission to prepare servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth. MPCS develops Christian leaders, so it’s paramount students learn the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and empathy. Through our strong community focus, MPCS graduates develop a deep appreciation for the unique way God created each individual, resulting in strong and meaningful relationships that last a lifetime.

Being part of the Mount Paran Christian School family – our "commUNITY" – means being part of more than just a school. Ours is a supportive and nurturing environment where students, faculty, staff, and parents work together to create a positive and Christ-like culture built on a foundation of love, respect, and compassion, and rooted in the Truth of scripture. This “others first” perspective permeates every aspect of school life, from academics, arts, and athletics to social events and community service.

Hebrews 10:23-25 encourages us: “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And, let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” This passage speaks to community at MPCS in three ways.

First, being part of this community encourages our faith to grow! Because MPCS is more than just a school, we desire that, through community, our students, staff, and families are brought into an even deeper relationship with Christ and with one another. By working collaboratively with their peers and teachers, students learn to communicate effectively, solve problems creatively, and make decisions that benefit the group as a whole. They also have the opportunity to prayerfully take on leadership roles within the school, developing confidence and self-esteem while learning the importance of servant-leadership and growing in faith.

Second, emphasizing community gives us the opportunity to learn how to better serve one another. Being Christ-followers, we are instructed to be servants for the Kingdom, to serve our parents, leaders, teachers, and even our enemies. How do we do so in a world where rejection can be expected if we aren’t living within a community where it is appreciated? At MPCS, we’re learning to serve one another without expecting anything in return. Each of us is committed to putting the group's needs ahead of our own interests. Whether it's helping a classmate with homework, volunteering at a school event, or simply being kind to all, the MPCS family seeks ways to support and uplift one another.

Third, focusing on Christ-centered community keeps our eyes on Jesus Christ alone. In our busy world, we can get caught up in the many demands on our attention. Schedules, sports, and meetings can take our focus off our personal relationship with Christ. At MPCS, Christ is intentionally woven into the fabric of our community, so the main thing stays the main thing.

Being part of the Mount Paran Christian School family means being part of a supportive, nurturing, and Christ-centered community where every member is known and loved. By embracing this core value, students, staff, and families grow in their faith, learn how to serve, and sharpen their focus on Christ. We develop a deep sense of purpose and belonging, becoming confident and compassionate Christian leaders in our school and beyond.