Our school exists to shepherd students to think biblically, love sacrificially, and live honorably. Your interest in working at Harvest Christian Academy is appreciated. We invite you to complete this initial application. If an opening occurs for which you may qualify, we will send you some follow up questions and arrange for an interview.

We realize that the key to a successful Christian school is its staff. We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who really love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models (Luke 6:40). We look forward to receiving your initial application. Thank you for your interest in the ministry of our school. It is our prayer that God will fulfill His perfect will in the lives of all applicants.

Harvest Christian Academy Statement of Faith

1. We believe the Bible, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16, 2 Pet. 1:21).

2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Gen. 1:1, Matt. 28:19, Jn. 10:30).

3. We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33), His virgin birth (Is. 7:14, Matt. 1:23, Lk. 1:35), His sinless life (Heb. 4:15; 7:26), His miracles (Jn. 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Cor. 15:3, Eph. 1:7, Heb. 2:9), His resurrection (Jn. 11:25, 1 Cor. 15:4), His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Rev. 19:11).

4. We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature; and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God’s grace and through faith alone we are saved (Jn. 3:16-19, 5:24; Rom. 3:23; 5:8–9; Eph. 2:8–10; Titus 3:5).

5. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of life, and the lost unto the resurrection of condemnation (Jn. 5:28–29).

6. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:9, 1 Cor. 12:12–13, Gal. 3:26–28).

7. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (I Cor. 3:16, 6:19–20, Rom. 8:13–14, Eph. 4:30, Eph. 5:18).

8. We believe that the term marriage has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 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 (1 Cor. 6:18, 7:2–5; Heb. 13:4). We believe that God commands that there be no sexual intimacy outside of or apart from marriage between a man and a woman.

9. We believe that God wonderfully foreordained and immutably created each person as either male or female in conformity with their biological sex. These two distinct yet complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen. 1:26–27).

10. We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image and is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life. (Gen. 1:27).

 

Conclusion

This statement of faith is not exhaustive of all of our beliefs. In matters not described in this document, the Bible itself will be the final authority concerning truth, morality, and proper conduct. The Bible is the sole and final source of all that we believe. The Harvest Christian Academy Board of Directors holds final interpretive authority on biblical meaning and application with regard to faith, doctrine, policy, practice, and discipline.

Harvest Christian Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws. I understand that employment at Harvest Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character. All prospective and current employees must agree with Harvest Christian Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school’s statement of faith and the school’s declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.

I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment, and that the facts set forth in this application process are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification of any statement or a significant omission of fact on the application, supporting documents, or interviews may prevent me from being hired, or if hired, may subject me to immediate dismissal regardless of when or how it was discovered. If I am released under these circumstances, I further understand and agree that I will be paid and receive benefits only through the day of release.

I authorize Harvest Christian Academy to thoroughly interview the primary references which I have listed, any secondary references mentioned through interviews with primary references, or other individuals who know me and have knowledge regarding my testimony and work record. I also authorize the school to thoroughly investigate my work records and evaluations, my educational preparation, and other matters related to my suitability for the position.

I authorize references and my former employers to disclose to the school any and all employment records, performance reviews, letters, reports, and other information related to my life and employment, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure.  In addition, I hereby release the school, my former employers, references, and all other parties from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such investigation or disclosure. I waive the right to ever personally view any references given to the school.

I authorize the school to conduct a criminal records check. I understand and agree that any offer of employment that I may receive from the school is conditioned upon the receipt of background information, including criminal background information. The school may refuse employment or terminate conditional employment if the school deems any background information unfavorable or that it could reflect adversely on the school or on me as a Christian role model.

I understand that this is only an application for employment and that no employment or employment contract is being offered at this time.

I understand that failure to complete any portion of this application or to sign this application will result in rejection of my application.

I certify that I have carefully read and do understand the above statements.