Our Mission
The primary goal of Shawnee Mission Christian School is to assist the families of Olivet Baptist Church and other local fundamental churches in the education and nurture of their school-age children by providing a Christ-centered, academically sound Christian School environment. It is therefore our purpose to assist Christian parents in their responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4) by providing a Christ-centered academic environment. We are an extension of the Christian home so Christian parents can fulfill their God-given responsibilities to their children. (Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4;Proverbs 19:27; Jeremiah 10:2)
The basis of our school is the Word of God (also see statement of faith).Our Christian School has the responsibility to provide the best academic education that integrates the Word of God throughout the complete curriculum ( Proverbs 1:7 - “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge"). With this in mind we work toward our students developing a personal relationship with Christ as well as a Christ-centered worldview.
The basis of our school is the Word of God (also see statement of faith).Our Christian School has the responsibility to provide the best academic education that integrates the Word of God throughout the complete curriculum ( Proverbs 1:7 - “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge"). With this in mind we work toward our students developing a personal relationship with Christ as well as a Christ-centered worldview.
Our Association
Shawnee Mission Christian School is a member of the American Association of Christian Schools. Shawnee Mission Christian School encourages teachers and staff to take classes and/or complete in-service work yearly to prepare them for better classroom performance.
Purpose of AACS
The American Association of Christian Schools - is one of the leading organizations of Christian schools in the country. Founded in 1972 and now in operation for almost fifty years, the AACS serves over 100,000 students and teachers in member schools throughout the United States. The general purpose and objectives of AACS are to aid in promoting, establishing, advancing, and developing Christian schools and Christian education in America.
Profile - An Association of State Associations
The heart of the AACS is the federation of state associations who work in harmony with the national association in providing member services. AACS is unique in that it has the strength of a national coalition of Bible-believing Christian schools with the practicality of locally-controlled state associations.
For more information on the American Association of Christian Schools, visit www.AACS.org
Purpose of AACS
The American Association of Christian Schools - is one of the leading organizations of Christian schools in the country. Founded in 1972 and now in operation for almost fifty years, the AACS serves over 100,000 students and teachers in member schools throughout the United States. The general purpose and objectives of AACS are to aid in promoting, establishing, advancing, and developing Christian schools and Christian education in America.
Profile - An Association of State Associations
The heart of the AACS is the federation of state associations who work in harmony with the national association in providing member services. AACS is unique in that it has the strength of a national coalition of Bible-believing Christian schools with the practicality of locally-controlled state associations.
For more information on the American Association of Christian Schools, visit www.AACS.org
What We Believe
We believe the Scriptures of the Old Testament and New Testament are verbally inspired by God and inerrant in the original writing, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and true man.
We believe that man was created in the image of God; that he sinned and, thereby, incurred not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is eternal separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, manifest themselves as sinners in thought, word, and deed.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood.
We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven, and in His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate.
We believe in "that blessed hope, " the personal, premillennial, and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and, thereby, become the children of God eternally.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting conscious joy of believers, and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost.
We do not participate with the ecumenical movement or the charismatic movement; nor do we hold to a King James only position, although that is the primary translation that we use.
We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and true man.
We believe that man was created in the image of God; that he sinned and, thereby, incurred not only physical death, but also that spiritual death which is eternal separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and, in the case of those who reach moral responsibility, manifest themselves as sinners in thought, word, and deed.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood.
We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into heaven, and in His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate.
We believe in "that blessed hope, " the personal, premillennial, and imminent return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We believe that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit and, thereby, become the children of God eternally.
We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting conscious joy of believers, and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lost.
We do not participate with the ecumenical movement or the charismatic movement; nor do we hold to a King James only position, although that is the primary translation that we use.
Our History
Olivet Academy began in 1975 under the direction of Pastor Floyd Davis with about 25 students, kindergarten through the fifth grade. Mr. Jerry Kramer was the first principal. In 1978, Olivet Academy became Shawnee Mission Christian School, choosing the colors red and black with a warrior mascot. Five years later in 1983, SMCS graduated its first group of seniors.
In 1996, Olivet Baptist Church and Oak Grove Baptist Church combined their schools to form Mission Oaks Christian School. This cooperative venture operated until the spring of 2001.
Olivet Baptist Church reopened Shawnee Mission Christian School in the fall of 2001. The “Mustangs” was chosen for the mascot and the new colors are navy blue and columbia blue.
Other men and women who have led Shawnee Mission Christian School are: Dr. T. Reynolds Hall, Dr. Dan Griffin, Sr., Mr. John Carver, Mr. George Buckley, Mr. Alan Dicks, Mr. Jeff Bunjer, Mr. Scott Edmondson, and Mr. John Tilson. Current leaders are Dr. Bruce Anderson, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church and Mrs. Marlena Zink, administrator.
In 1996, Olivet Baptist Church and Oak Grove Baptist Church combined their schools to form Mission Oaks Christian School. This cooperative venture operated until the spring of 2001.
Olivet Baptist Church reopened Shawnee Mission Christian School in the fall of 2001. The “Mustangs” was chosen for the mascot and the new colors are navy blue and columbia blue.
Other men and women who have led Shawnee Mission Christian School are: Dr. T. Reynolds Hall, Dr. Dan Griffin, Sr., Mr. John Carver, Mr. George Buckley, Mr. Alan Dicks, Mr. Jeff Bunjer, Mr. Scott Edmondson, and Mr. John Tilson. Current leaders are Dr. Bruce Anderson, pastor of Olivet Baptist Church and Mrs. Marlena Zink, administrator.
