At Eastside Christian School, we are wholeheartedly committed to cultivating a Christ-centered environment where truth, love, and learning are inseparably woven together.
We believe that absolute truth is found wholly and unchangeably in the Word of God. We teach every subject, nurture every relationship, and guide every conversation with Scripture as our foundation and a biblical worldview at the center. Our goal is to prepare students not only for high school, college, or careers, but for lives of faithful service to Christ in a complex and ever-changing world.
We do not shy away from the challenging cultural questions of our time. We engage with compassion, conviction, and clarity, encouraging students to think critically and respond biblically to today’s cultural and social issues. At the same time, we recognize that parents are the first and best decision-makers when it comes to guiding their own children through sensitive or complex cultural topics. We are committed to partnering with families, supporting them with biblical content, discernment, and grace, while honoring each parent’s wisdom in choosing the timing and depth of these conversations in light of their child’s age, maturity, and family values. At ECS, we take an age-appropriate approach to such topics, introducing them in later grades when students are ready to process them with maturity and discernment.
The spiritual life at ECS is marked by three defining attributes:
Relational – Discipleship begins with relationship. Our staff and faculty are committed to knowing our students deeply, encouraging their strengths, walking with them through struggles, and modeling Christlike love and grace in every interaction.
1 Thessalonians 2:8 “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.”
Relevant – God’s Word is alive and active. We teach Scripture in a way that connects deeply with students’ hearts and minds, helping them see its relevance in their studies, friendships, decisions, and future.
Hebrews 4:12 — “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…”
Joyful – Faith is a joy. At ECS, we celebrate the goodness of God through vibrant worship, engaging chapel experiences, and personal moments of prayer and reflection. Children are naturally full of wonder, and we aim to fan the flame of faith with joy, hope, and encouragement.
Psalm 16:11 — “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Your investment in ECS is an investment in a community where Christ is truly central. Each day, our teachers begin with corporate prayer and time in the Word, anchoring their hearts before stepping into the classroom. They live out their faith in every lesson, every interaction, and every decision. Students are invited into a rhythm of Bible study, Scripture memorization, worship, and service that shapes their worldview and character.
We believe that when students experience the transforming love of Christ in a community that speaks the truth in love, they will be equipped to shine His light wherever He leads them next.
Blessings,
Ethan Armfield
Dean of Spiritual Life
earmfield@ecswa.org