The Bible

Scriptural truth is the foundation of VISIBLE SCHOOL and the standard upon which all principles, standards, and values are based. The Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired Word of God, without error in the original writings, the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of mankind, and the Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and life (from our Statement of Faith).

The Visible Community (see Bonhoeffer's Cost of Discipleship)

The truth of Scripture is worked out in life in the context of the Church - the visible community of believers. Passion for the body of Christ permeates successful Christian communities and insists on unity in Christ at its core. VISIBLE SCHOOL supports the mission and context of the local church as the biblical expression of the larger invisible community, equipping servant leaders to proclaim the kingdom of God.

Community

Community is essential to the health of VISIBLE SCHOOL students, faculty, and staff. Christian community creates opportunity for practical application of the Word, worship of the Creator in all of life, discourse that promotes greater understanding, and challenging interactions that promotes growth of the individual believer. Interdependence, mutual respect, and honest, non-threatening communication permeates successful communities, creating a catalyst for the advancement of the kingdom of God.

Love

VISIBLE SCHOOL promotes a personal and corporate walk in the highest commands of Scripture, to love God and one another with His love, reflected in kindness, care, and appreciation of diversity of personality and purpose. Participants in a Christian community must be aware of the effect one's actions have upon the group, and aim to propel others on in growth in God through exemplification of the fruit of the Spirit.

Integrity

Christian believers, in proper relationship to God, will act in a manner worthy of the call of Christ through the understanding and application of His Word, the impression and direction of His Spirit, and the revealed grace of the inspired life of Jesus Christ. Members of VISIBLE SCHOOL community are mutually accountable for adhering to local, state, and national laws, including published academic standards, criminal codes, and VISIBLE SCHOOL directives, published and announced. Willful disobedience to laws and rules of the community is detrimental to the college. Respect for people and property is assumed.

Educational Excellence

VISIBLE SCHOOL is both educational and spiritual in its focus. Theoartistic guidance involves artistic, spiritual and professional elements engaging the head (intellect), heart (soul), and hands (action). This requires recognition of both natural talent and spiritual gifting, accountability toward excellence in development of both, and a commitment to following Christ as a prime motivation.

Service

The Christian community, as a steward of the world, is mandated to think outside of itself on behalf of others without regard for position. The fruition of this ideal is obedient service to the Church and compassionate service to the world by empowered lifestyles of substantiating grace balanced with truth, Spirit poised with Scripture, justice tempered with mercy, and authority permeated with humility.