Elida Academy’s Statement of Faith

Elida Academy’s Statement of Faith

At Elida Academy, we are dedicated to upholding the truth of the Gospel and providing an education for refugees, indigenous communities, and displaced people, firmly rooted in a biblical worldview. Our faith is guided by the following core beliefs:

The Bible – We affirm that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God, serving as the ultimate foundation for our faith and daily life (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The Trinity – We believe in one God who eternally exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19).

Jesus Christ – We profess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins, was resurrected, and will return in glory (John 1:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Salvation – We believe that salvation is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. All who trust in Him are forgiven, justified, and granted eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The Holy Spirit – We affirm that the Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them to live godly lives and equipping them for service in God’s kingdom (Romans 8:9-11).

The Church – We believe the Church is the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, and share the Gospel with the world (Ephesians 4:11-13).

Christian Living – We are committed to living according to biblical principles—pursuing integrity, morality, and love—so that every aspect of our lives honors God (Colossians 3:17).

The Great Commission – We embrace Christ’s command for all believers to proclaim the Gospel and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

Background

At Elida Academy, these foundational beliefs shape our approach to education for refugees, indigenous communities,  and displaced people, encouraging these students to grow in wisdom, faith, and service to God. We are committed to providing a Christ-centered learning environment that integrates faith, knowledge, and daily living.

We affirm that love and obedience to Jesus’ commands are the true marks of the Christian faith (Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 6:46; John 13:34-35; 1 John 2:3). Obedience to Christ is inseparable from faith in Him (John 14:15, 14:23, 15:10; James 1:22-25; Romans 6:17).

At Elida Academy, we read Scripture through a Christ-centered lens, emphasizing Jesus’ teachings and example—particularly the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) and His sacrifice on the cross. In accordance with His teachings, we are committed to guarding our hearts (Matthew 5:3-30) and loving our enemies.

Furthermore, we embrace Jesus' call to Christian peacemaking, recognizing the mandate to love our enemies without prejudice, to pray for the safety and well-being of all people, without discrimination (Timothy 2:1-4), and to serve sacrificially in response to natural disaster, persecution, war and injustice.