Spiritual Formation is central to a Christian education. It not only distinguishes LCS from other educational options, it also defines the purpose by which we live our lives. When we use the term “Spiritual Formation” we mean the biblical process explained in Ephesians 4:22-24:
“… to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
Within our liberal arts setting, Spiritual Formation is a process of renewal that nurtures the whole student – academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. At Lansing Christian School, we foster this renewal by integrating biblical truth, knowledge, and worldview across all aspects of school life.
In our classrooms and our hallways, on the choir risers and at the potter’s wheel, on the basketball court and around the soccer field… Scripture is spoken, prayers are shared, and students are encouraged to see the world through the lens of God’s truth and seek His will for their lives.
Through clubs, leadership roles, or service projects, students also have the opportunity to engage deeply with their faith in a rich variety of extracurricular activities that connect character and community.
Chapel
Every student participates in chapel twice weekly and has opportunities to lead their peers in worship through prayer, testimony, and song. At the middle school and high school levels, students are able to join chapel leadership teams, which are responsible for planning and leading chapel events.
Bible Class & Faith Integration
We follow a set of core biblical principles derived from our founding Doctrinal Statement to guide our work of delivering an exceptional Christian liberal arts education. These principles form the basis for our Bible curriculum and the biblical framework for all learning, in pursuit of a balanced, coherent integration of faith and learning.
Bible classes and Scripture memorization are a required component of our curriculum at every grade level. As students progress through grade levels, the Bible curriculum grows with them – from demonstrating a basic understanding of the Bible as God’s Word, to articulating our core principles and defending them against opposing positions.
Additionally, the core principles establish the Christian perspective that guides the purpose of each academic discipline. We believe every subject can be learned with a biblical worldview, training students to see Christ everywhere in everything.
Service
We engage students in community service as an essential part of spiritual formation because our Christian faith is meant to be expressed through loving action. Scripture instructs us that authentically loving one’s neighbor doesn’t just mean “in word or talk, but in deed and in truth” (1 John 3:18).
Service projects at all grade levels teach students to use their talents “As good stewards of God’s varied grace” (1 Peter 4:10) and to understand that the Christian life involves selfless love: “through love serve one another” (Galatians 5:13). In serving others in our community, students are led to live out their faith with humility, responsibility, and joy. Learn more about some of our service projects.
Spiritual Retreat
One of our most valued LCS traditions is for middle and high school students to “retreat” away from campus each fall to spiritually rejuvenate and cultivate Christian community at the beautiful Camp Geneva on the shores of Lake Michigan. Over two days, students, staff, chaperones, and mentors share meals, worship, outdoor activities, and purposeful fellowship that foster unity and reflection.
A highlight of the high school retreat is when seniors bless their classmates and teachers by sharing their personal faith stories. Prepared ahead of time in Bible class and presented in chapel, these testimonies honor God’s work in students’ lives and give encouragement to our entire school community.