Making Disciples
Growing in Faith + Learning with Purpose + Soaring Together
At St. John Lutheran School, our mission goes hand in hand with academic excellence: helping children know Jesus as their Savior and grow as His disciples. Through daily learning, prayer, worship, and service, students discover how faith shapes their relationships, choices, and everyday lives.
Knowing Jesus and His Love
Jesus is at the heart of our school. His love and forgiveness shape our teaching, our relationships, and our approach to helping children grow. Throughout the curriculum, students learn that every person is created and loved by God and that forgiveness through Jesus is a free gift offered to all.
Turning to God in Prayer
Prayer is part of our daily life together. Students learn to bring their joys, concerns, and needs to their heavenly Father—and to pray for others.
- Each school day begins with devotions and prayer.
- Classroom prayers include requests from students, families, and our school community.
- Shared prayer requests and answered prayers help students recognize God’s care.
- Prayer offers comfort and guidance as students work through challenges and conflicts
Learning from God’s Word
The Bible provides the foundation for Christian education at St. John. Through Scripture, students learn about God’s promises and discover how His Word guides their lives.
- Bible study and Scripture are woven into daily learning.
- Students study and memorize the Ten Commandments and explore Jesus’ teachings.
- Classroom expectations help students understand right and wrong in light of God’s Law.
- Our approach to discipline distinguishes between God’s Law, which reveals sin, and the Gospel, which assures us of forgiveness through Jesus.
Worshiping Together
Worship brings our school community together around God’s Word. Students learn what it means to be in God’s house and participate in the life of the Church.
- Chapel and regular church attendance nurture a rhythm of worship.
- School choirs and special services give students opportunities to participate in worship throughout the year.
- Older students serve as chapel ushers and acolytes.
- Older students also worship alongside younger children, offering guidance and setting an example.
Sharing Our Time, Talents, and Gifts
Students learn that stewardship means using all God has given us to serve others and glorify Him.
- Classes help select the recipients of monthly chapel offerings.
- Students explore their talents and find opportunities to share them.
- Classroom learning and extracurricular activities encourage students to use their time and abilities with purpose.
Caring for Our Neighbors
Faith takes shape in acts of kindness. We encourage students to care for their families, classmates, and school community—and to extend that care beyond the people they know.
- Lessons emphasize the importance of family and caring relationships.
- Students pray for others and share encouragement through cards and messages.
- Chapel offerings introduce students to needs in our community and around the world, giving them a way to help.
Sharing the Good News
As students learn about Jesus’ Great Commission, they are encouraged to share His love in everyday conversations and actions. Teachers model this witness, helping students grow in confidence as they speak about their faith and encourage one another.
Through God’s Word and the work of the Holy Spirit, students grow in faith—Soaring together we learn to love, serve, and share the hope they have in Jesus.