Staff Orientation

Orientation for Staff to ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (ANCA) and to Korea Philosophical and Spiritual Foundation To further understand and implement ANCA’s purpose, you are requested to read the following and/or attached materials and to submit to Ruth Eshenaur before you come to Korea a response relating 10 things (explained in 10 paragraphs) that you learned from each of the papers. Then in connection with the 10 things that you have learned, explain how you will and/or have applied them in your teaching and life style for the glory of God. Learning to Serve (see below); See Appendices: Christian Kids Are Too Gentle to Live Amongst the Wolves by Marsha West; Philosophy of Education by Michael Blais; ANAC’s Philosophy of Christian Education; Revolutionary Parenting (George Barna); Virginia Tech Tragedy Is a Wake-Up Call to Parents Mission Purpose The purpose of ANCA is to glorify God by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically, and socially under the Lordship of Jesus Christ by instilling in each student a Biblical world-view (Col 2:2-4, 6-8) in an environment of excellence in all spheres of its activity (Luke 2:52; Mark 7:37; Eph 4:12-16; Col 3:17) and maintaining cultural sensitivity (1 Cor 1:1-3, 18-25; 9:19-23). In particular, it is dedicated to the well being of the students entrusted to its charge within a caring Christian environment and consistent with the highest Christian values. ANCA serves as an important vehicle in helping to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ as recorded in Mat 28:18-20 by winning the lost and disciplining believers to maturity (1 Cor 1:18-25). The mission of ANCA can be summarized in its motto, “A purpose driven school designed to exalt Jesus Christ by equipping students, strengthening families, and transforming societies to extend the kingdom of God to the ends of the earth. ” The school provides programs designed to develop a Christian world view that changes lives through the dynamic of a relationship with Jesus Christ and shapes and molds the whole person through the influence of godly mentors (Deut 6:1-9; Col 1:9-11, 28; 3:20-21). This is accomplished through Bible study and consideration of its historical understanding in the contemporary world. Through the personal example of godly teachers, staff, and other adults (1 Tim 4:12; 2 Tim 2:1-2; 3:14; Titus 2:1-8) the school aims to encourage students to make the truths of the Christian faith a matter of personal commitment. The purpose of ANCA is to assist families with the task of educating their children. In accomplishing this task, the priorities of ANCA initially are to assist Korean families and the families of Korean missionaries. Our vision for each student includes the building of character on the foundation of biblical values, the developing of each mind by the Word of God, the changing of lives through the dynamic of a relationship with Jesus Christ, and the shaping and molding of the whole person through the influence of godly mentors (Deut 6:1-9; Col 1:9-11, 28; 3:20-21). History and Organizational Structure In March 2004 the ACTS International Academy (AIA) was established on the campus of the Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission (ACTS) by In, Se-Jin, Dr. Ruth Eshenaur, and supporters, but its name was 1