Portrait of a New Covenant School Graduate
At New Covenant School, by the means of God’s grace, we cultivate churchmen and churchwomen with Christ-like virtue, wisdom, balance, knowledge, and eloquence.
Christ-like Virtue
Wholehearted love for God and neighbor (Matt. 22:37-40)
Responsible engagement with the church Christ owns and builds (Matt.16:18; Heb.10:25)
Glorifying and enjoying God in all things (1 Cor. 10:31).
Letting every word and deed display the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22, 23).
Always displaying faith, hope, and love along with prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude (1 Cor. 13:1-13).
Staying heavenly-minded while not-yielding to any immorality (Col 3:1-6).
Christ-like Wisdom
Seeking God and His will first in all things (Prov. 9:10).
Praying without ceasing about all things (Phil.4:6; 1 Thess. 5:17).
Thinking and reasoning logically, evaluating every thought with the absolute truth of Scripture (2Cor.10:5).
Pursuing definite divine assignments that honor God and are consistent with his gifting (Rom.12:3-4).
Christ-like Balance
Having a good grasp of law, grace, and freedom in Christ (Romans 7:12; 8:1).
Equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places (2 Tim. 3:16-17).
Well-rounded through consistent Christian fellowship and engagement with the world (Matt.11:19; Acts 2:42).
Being of worldly benefit without embracing worldly values (1 John 2:15).
Christ-like Knowledge
An understanding of Scripture that directs every thought and action for Christ (Matt. 4:4; 2 Cor. 10:5).
Meditation and delight in the Word of God daily (Psa.1:1-3; Deut. 6:4-9).
Studying to be thoroughly furnished, complete, and equipped for every good work (2Tim.3:17).
Loving the true, the good, and the beautiful as defined by God’s Word (Phil. 4:8).
Christ-like Eloquence
Effective, winsome, and scriptural communication applying critical thinking skills in a confident and respectful manner (Luke 2:46-52).
Quick to listen, well spoken, and humble (James 1:19; 3:1-12).