The King's Academy

202 Smothers Rd, Seymour, TN 37865

Telephone: (865) 573-8321 Fax: (865) 573-8323 Email: HR@thekingsacademy.net

Website: www.thekingsacademy.net

About the Bible 

We believe that the Bible (both the Old and New Testaments) is the inerrant, verbally inspired, and infallible Word of God, and that the Bible is absolute Truth and God's final authority. 

About God 

We believe that there is one true living God who is revealed to us as the Godhead existing eternally in three persons-God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit- and these three are as one God. We believe that God the Father orders all things according to His own purpose for His own glory. We believe that God the Son is Jesus Christ who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born without sin of the Virgin Mary, to redeem man from sin. We believe Jesus rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father. We believe He intercedes for us today as High Priest and Advocate. We believe that God the Holy Spirit is sent from God to convict of sin, righteousness, and to be an indwelling guide, teacher, and source of strength for the believer. We believe that all who receive Christ as Savior are born of the Holy Spirit. We believe that man was created in the image of God; that man sinned (rebelled against God) and thereby incurred both a physical death and a spiritual death (eternal separation from God); and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature. 

About Salvation 

We believe that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone and His atonement and forgiveness on the cross. We believe that all who call upon the name of the Lord as Savior and Redeemer shall be saved and will spend eternity with God. 

About the Believer 

We believe that every believer is called to a holy life of service and should belong to a Bible-believing local church for fellowship and for the furtherance of the Gospel to every person at home and around the world. 

Bible as Our Sole Authority 

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). Since God's Word is the only completely reliable and truthful authority, we accept the Bible as our manual for living. When faced with a decision, our first question is, "What does the Bible say?" We practice Bible reading, Bible study, and Bible memorization. The Bible is the basis for all we believe. 

Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality 

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27). Rejection of one's biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. 

We believe the term marriage has only one meaning-the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. (Genesis 2:18-25) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (I Corinthians 6:18; 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4). We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.We believe that any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matthew 15:18-20; I Corinthians 6:9- 10). 

We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of The King’s Academy as the local body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the TKA community, all who are employed by The King’s Academy in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-16; I Thessalonians 5:22). 

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; I Corinthians 6:9-11). 

We believe that every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31). Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of The King’s Academy. 

In addition, we believe that all The King’s Academy students should demonstrate a God-honoring lifestyle in conformance with one's biological sex, including dating and dress; and the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and changing facilities conforming with one's biological sex. This also includes abstaining from all intimate sexual conduct outside of the marriage union of one man and one woman. 

Statement on the Sanctity of Human Life 

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Psalm 139). 

Statement of Final Authority for Matters of Faith and Conduct 

The statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe.

I understand that The King's Academy (Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy) and its related ministries do not discriminate in employment practices against any person because of age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex or disability. I further understand that any offer of employment is conditioned on the proof of legal authority to work in the United States. I hereby certify that the facts set forth in this initial application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that discovery of falsification of any statement or significant omission of fact during any phase of the hiring process may prevent me from being hired, or, if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal. I authorize the Academy to inquire about my work and personal history and to verify all data given in my application for employment, related papers, and my oral interviews. I authorize the release and giving of any information requested by the Academy such as employment records, performance reviews, and personal references. I release any person, organization, or company from liability or damage, which may result from furnishing the information requested. I further waive the right to ever personally view any references given to the Academy. I agree to submit personal information for the purpose of a criminal background investigation. As an applicant for a position at Harrison-Chilhowee and its ministries, I recognize, understand, and adhere to the moral and ethical standards and mandates of said school. I further declare that with regard to my personal moral and ethical character and conduct as of this date, I am not, nor have been in the past engaged in inappropriate conduct toward minors, nor do I have inclinations toward such conduct. Inappropriate conduct includes the following: verbal, physical or sexual abuse as defined by Scripture and state laws. I declare that the above statements are factual and true. By affixing my signature, I declare that I meet the moral and ethical standards of Harrison-Chilhowee. I further certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING AUTHORIZATION

In connection with your application to work or volunteer with The King’s Academy, which is deemed “employment purposes” under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you may be the subject of a “consumer report” and/or an “investigative consumer report” which may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and/or mode of living, and which can involve personal interviews with sources such as your neighbors, friends or associates. These reports may contain information regarding your credit history, criminal history, social security verification, motor vehicle records (“driving records”), verification of your education or employment history, military records, professional licensure records, drug testing, or other background checks. Credit history will only be requested where such information is substantially related to the duties and responsibilities of the position for which you are applying. These reports may contain information concerning the reasons for termination of past employment. You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time, to request whether a consumer report has been run about you, and disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report and to request a copy of your report. Please be advised that the nature and scope of the most common form of investigative consumer report obtained with regard to applicants for volunteer services is an investigation into your education and/or employment history conducted by Active Scrreeing Faith or another outside organization. The scope of this notice and authorization is all encompassing, however, allowing The King’s Academy to obtain from any outside organization all manner of consumer reports and investigative consumer reports now and throughout the course of your volunteer service to the extent permitted by law. As a result, you should carefully consider whether to exercise your right to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

MAINE AND NEW YORK APPLICANTS OR VOLUNTEERS ONLY: You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of your investigate consumer report requested by The King’s Academy by contacting the consumer reporting agency identified above. You may also contact The King’s Academy to request the name, address, and telephone number of the nearest unit of the consumer reporting agency designated to handle inquiries, which The King’s Academy shall provide within 5 days.

NEW YORK APPLICANTS OR VOLUNTEERS ONLY: Upon request, you will be informed whether or not a consumer report was requested by The King’s Academy and if such report was requested, informed of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report. By signing below, you also acknowledge receipt of Article 23‐A of the New York Correction Law.

OREGON APPLICANTS OR VOLUNTEERS ONLY: Information describing your rights under federal and Oregon law regarding consumer identity theft protection, the storage and disposal of your credit information, and remedies available should you suspect or find that The King’s Academy has not maintained secured records is available to you upon request.

WASHINGTON STATE APPLICANTS OR VOLUNTEERS ONLY: You have the right to request from the consumer reporting agency a written summary of your rights and remedies under the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act.

AUTHORIZATION

I acknowledge receipt of the DISCLOSURE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION and a summary of rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and certify that I have read and understand both of those documents. I hereby authorize, without reservation, the obtaining of “consumer reports” or “investigative consumer” reports by The King’s Academy at any time after receipt of this authorization and throughout my service with The King’s Academy, if applicable. I further authorize and request, without reservation, any present or former employer, school or university (public or private), any law enforcement agency, administrator, state or federal agency, institution, division of motor vehicles, information service bureau, insurance company, consumer reporting agencies, or other persons or agencies to furnish any and all background information requested by Active Screeing Faith or other outside organization acting on behalf of The King’s Academy, and/or The King’s Academy itself. I also agree that a fax, electronic or photocopy of this Authorization with my signature shall be as valid as the original.

NOTICE REGARDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA LAW

The King’s Academy intends to obtain information about you for “employment purposes” from an investigative consumer reporting agency or consumer credit reporting agency. Thus, you can expect to be the subject of “investigative consumer reports” and “consumer credit reports” obtained for “employment purposes.” Such reports may include information about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living. With respect to any investigative consumer report from an investigative consumer reporting agency (“ICRA”), The King’s Academy may investigate the information contained in your application and other background information about you, including but not limited to obtaining a criminal record report, verifying references, work history, your social security number, your educational achievements, licensure, and certifications, your driving record, and other information about you, and interviewing people who are knowledgeable about you. The results of this report may be used as a factor in making decisions for “employment purposes.” The source of any investigative consumer report (as that term is defined under California law) will be Active Screening Faith. The King’s Academy agrees to provide you with a copy of an investigative consumer report when required to do so under California law. Under California Civil Code section 1786.22, you are entitled to find out from an ICRA what is in the ICRA’s file on you with proper identification, as follows: In person, by visual inspection of your file during normal business hours and on reasonable notice. You also may request a copy of the information in person. The ICRA may not charge you more than the actual copying costs for providing you with a copy of your file. A summary of all information contained in the ICRA’s file on you that is required to be provided by the California Civil Code will be provided to you via telephone, if you have made a written request, with proper identification, for telephone disclosure, and the toll charge, if any, for the telephone call is prepaid by or charged directly to you. By requesting a copy be sent to a specified addressee by certified mail. ICRAs complying with requests for certified mailings shall not be liable for disclosures to third parties caused by mishandling of mail after such mailings leave the ICRAs.

“Proper Identification” includes documents such as a valid driver’s license, social security account number, military identification card, and credit cards. Only if you cannot identify yourself with such information may the ICRA require additional information concerning your employment and personal or family history in order to verify your identity.

The ICRA will provide trained personnel to explain any information furnished to you and will provide a written explanation of any coded information contained in files maintained on you. This written explanation will be provided whenever a file is provided to you for visual inspection.

You may be accompanied by one other person of your choosing, who must furnish reasonable identification. An ICRA may require you to furnish a written statement granting permission to the ICRA to discuss your file in such person’s presence.

The following is information required in order for The King's Academy to obtain a complete consumer report: