Mission Statement

It is the mission of Portland Christian Schools to educate students in the truth of God’s word in every area of instruction and activity, so that their lives may be transformed by the renewing of their minds.  

Vision Statement

Portland Christian Schools, growing leaders in mind and spirit since 1947.  

Core Values

All Board, Administration, Faculty and Staff (including coaches), must be able to demonstrate that they understand and model a biblical world and life view and are committed to the spiritual, academic, physical, emotional and social development of each student.

Students will be taught to develop a biblical world and life view and be challenged to live according to biblical standards. 

Critical thinking skills shall be taught so that students will have the tools to evaluate their current culture and climate in light of God’s Word.

Each student shall be encouraged to love the Lord their God with their whole heart and mind to the end that each one be compelled to reach out in love to others both at home and around the world.

Statement of Faith

1. The Scriptures:  We believe that the Old and New Testaments comprise the totality of verbally inspired revelation from God to man, and that the original documents were inerrant in fact and infallible in truth.  The sixty–six books of The Bible thus constitute the Word of God and are the believer's only rule for faith and living.  (Isaiah 40:8; John 17:17; II Tim. 3:16–17)
2. The Godhead:  We believe in the one living and true God, who is one in essence, but eternally existent in the three persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each having the same nature and attributes.  God is the creator of all things, and the source of all truth.  He is separate from the world and universe, yet everywhere present as the sovereign ruler and sustainer of all things.  (Gen. 1:1; Gen. 1:26–27; Is. 43:10, 13; Ex. 3:13, 14; Matt. 28:19; Col. 1:17)
3. The Creation and Fall of Man:  We believe man was created in the image of God for the divine purpose of glorifying Him.  But through Adam's original sin, man fell from his original state of innocence and became corrupt in nature.  As a consequence, man is under the wrath of God and is eternally lost apart from salvation through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.  (Gen. 3:1–24; John 3:16–18; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 4:12–21; Rom. 6:23)
4. The Person and Work of Christ:  We believe that Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, was the pre–existent, eternal son of God; that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; that He was fully God and man, yet without sin;  that His death on the cross fully satisfied God's divine justice and accomplished our redemption; that his bodily resurrection from the dead confirmed His deity and atoning work, and fully guaranteed the redemption of all who believe;  that He is now seated at the right hand of God in heaven, where as High Priest He serves as Intercessor and Advocate for all believers, that He is the only Mediator between God and man, the Head of His body (the church), and the coming universal King.  (Matt. 1:18; John 1:1–3, 14; Acts 4:12; Rom. 1:4; II Cor. 5:21; Eph. 1:1–14, 22; Col. 1:15; Col. 2:9; II Tim. 2:5; Heb. 4:14; Heb. 10:18; Rev. 12:5)
5. The Holy Spirit:  We believe that the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, began His work in this present age at Pentecost, when He came as promised by Christ.  In relation to unbelievers, He convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment; in relation to believers He regenerates, baptizes into the body of Christ, indwells, sanctifies, instructs, bestows gifts and empowers for service, and preserves to the day of redemption.  (Matt. 28:19; John 14: 26; John 16:7–15; Acts 1:5, 8; Acts 2:1–40; Romans 8:9; I Cor. 12:4–14; Eph. 1:13, 14)
6. Salvation:  We believe that salvation is a gift of God's grace, and is received by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, totally apart from human merit or works.  This salvation is evidenced by Christ–like character, righteous living, and good works, as the believer submits to the in–dwelling Holy Spirit, in obedience to the Word of God.  (Gal. 5:22–23; Eph. 2:8–9; I Tim. 1:5;  II Tim. 1:9; James 1:21–27)
7. The Church:  We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, composed irrespective of denominational or organizational affiliation.  Members of this spiritual body are directed in Scripture to associate together in local assemblies.  The mission of the Church is to make disciples of all people and nations, and to bring them to maturity in Christ.  ( Matt. 28: 18–20;  I Cor. 12:13; Eph. 2:11–22; Eph. 4:11–16; Col. 1:28; Hebrews 10:23–25)
8. Satan:  We believe that Satan exists today as the enemy of God and the accuser of God's people.  He persistently seeks to counterfeit the works and truth of God.  (Is. 14:12–14; Eze. 28:12–17; Acts 26:18; Eph. 6:10–13; Rev. 12:1–17; Rev. 19:17–21)
9. Future Things:  We believe in the personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ.  We believe in the bodily resurrection of all the dead – the saved to eternal life, dwelling forever with Christ – the unsaved to everlasting judgment and condemnation.  (Matt. 24:29–30; Acts 1:11; Rev. 20:1–6)

Non-Denominational Position Statement

The Statement of Faith is fundamental to basic Christian tenets and contains those doctrines to which we unreservedly adhere and teach.  It is our desire to maintain this position.  In order to do so in all fairness, it is necessary that we remind faculty, staff, parents, and students that the interpretation and application of the following areas are left primarily to the teaching of the home and the church:

• Church government - authority and discipline
• Security of the believer
• Timing of future events
• Second work of grace - baptism of the Holy Spirit
• Sinless perfection
• Gifts of the Spirit - speaking in tongues, interpretation of tongues, healing, miracle working, discerning of spirit
• Church practices such as time and mode of baptism, communion, foot washing, etc.

Denominational positions may be freely discussed within a proper educational context.  In honoring this desire concerning the purpose and outreach of the school, there shall be no attempt by student, teacher, or parent to promote one denominational position over another.  We desire to remain united in the salvation and love of Christ, avoiding the dissension, which may be caused by denominational distinctives.