Spiritual Life

At Lipscomb Academy we see spiritual formation as the process of growing more aware of God’s presence and becoming more like Christ, through the Spirit in order to live in right relationship with God, self, and others, in every dimension of life.

Spiritual development is woven into everything we do. Science experiments become an opportunity to recognize the power and activity of God on earth. Historical events become a chance to discuss issues and topics in our society as we seek to love others well. Reflecting on literature becomes your child’s doorway to see how their life is a part of God’s bigger story.

Faith is integrated into Lipscomb’s curriculum through foundational standards that start with the spiritual formation of our faculty and staff so that they can guide students in how to encounter God’s presence, to see all people, including themselves, as created in God’s image, and to engage the world with a kingdom vision.

God. Self. Others.

The theme for the 2023-2024 School Year

SEEK

Our spiritual theme for this school year is SEEK. Our desire is to pursue the Lord above all else as individuals and as a community. As we intentionally SEEK him through scripture and celebrate his protection, promises, and presence in our daily lives, we deepen our relationship with him and reflect his nature in our lives and in our relationships with others.

The theme verse is found in Jeremiah 19:13, which reminds us that we worship a God who desires to be found by those who search for him with all their heart.

Lipscomb Academy’s chapel practicum class appoints a spiritual theme for each year. The students prayerfully ask for God to give both clarity and discernment in selecting a theme that is of His will for the upcoming school year. They also spend class time researching ideas and gathering input from teachers, staff, and students from our youngest Mustangs to our seniors. They design a logo to depict the theme and present their final idea to administrators in the late spring. Throughout the year the theme is used to shape chapel, teacher development periods, and advisory discussions ensuring its impact extends beyond just an idea.

The spiritual themes have been a source of unity and purpose that helps to focus us on God’s mission for Lipscomb Academy.

Our Programs

Social Emotional Spiritual Learning

As a college preparatory school, a primary focus at Lipscomb Academy is providing a solid academic foundation. At the same time, we know that students are more than scholars and we want to focus on them holistically, valuing not only their academic development but also supporting them socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We know that all of our students come to us with their own stories and experiences, their personal successes and struggles. Navigating the demands of school balanced with the pull of myriad other factors can be difficult and we recognize that some of our students will face questions or stresses that are new or unsettling. As a school, we desire to support them as they face those challenges.

Our Spiritual Life and Counseling teams are available to offer social emotional support here on campus. While we are not equipped to offer ongoing, in depth counseling, we do desire to be a place of support to students at school and also suggest other resources when a different kind of support is best. Whether students come to us through the concerned observations of a teacher or coach, the request of a parent or the initiative of the student, we want to honor the stories of our students and be available to walk with them through the sometimes rocky road of high school. We know that succeeding in school is more than what is reflected in a grade and we are ready to work with our students to help them thrive.

Chapel

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

At Lipscomb, chapel is a vibrant, engaging experience that also allows girls and boys of every age to practice spiritual leadership. Students plan worship, lead worship, and reflect on their worship in small groups. They share testimonies of faith, suggest ideas to express through worship, and are introduced to spiritual practices they are later encouraged to live out. This is all because we believe that the more your child encounters God’s presence, the more they will perceive God’s activity in all aspects of life.

Service

The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:11

Your student’s awareness of their community and how their gifts can benefit that community each year of high school are expanded in our service-learning program, culminating in a year-long senior capstone service-learning project. These concepts are already prevalent for your child long before high school with our Love in Action and Missions and Ministry programs in the elementary school, helping your child to identify the gifts God has blessed them with in order to use those gifts as they serve in God’s Kingdom.

Missions

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Lipscomb Academy’s missions program benefits from the expertise and resources of Lipscomb University, which coordinates more than 500 students per year participating in more than 50 trips around the globe. Tapping into the university’s resources, allows us to provide more affordable travel options, risk insurance, seasoned team leaders, strong partnerships with organizations around the world, and valuable perspective on how each trip can transform your child’s social existence in the world into an expression of Christ’s transforming work in every place where relationships exist.

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Athletics

Relationship. Presence. Image. Relevance. Giftedness. Service.

Spiritual formation should be displayed in the life of your child in real and meaningful ways. Our strongest desire is to see our students live more like Jesus and become disciples with an active, living faith.