At Tetelestai Leadership Academy, our faith in Jesus Christ is the unshakeable foundation of everything we do. The name Tetelestai, drawn from Christ's triumphant declaration on the cross—"It is finished" (John 19:30)—proclaims the completed victory of His sacrifice over sin and death. This truth is the cornerstone of our faith, inspiring us to educate and disciple students with eternal purpose and unwavering hope.
As a private Christian school in Mesa, Arizona, we are dedicated to nurturing young hearts and minds through a Christ-centered worldview that equips them for academic excellence, spiritual maturity, and bold leadership in God's kingdom.
We affirm the following core beliefs, rooted in the inerrant authority of Scripture:
Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, is the eternal Son of God, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our redemption, and rose bodily from the dead. He is the only Savior of the world and the ultimate model of sacrificial leadership and boundless love (John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:5-11). Our school exists to glorify God by pointing every student to the transformative truth of the Gospel.
The Bible is the Inspired Word of God: We hold the Holy Scriptures—both Old and New Testaments—as the inspired, infallible, and authoritative revelation of God's will for faith and practice. The Bible is our ultimate guide, shaping our curriculum, values, and community life to reflect eternal truths in every lesson and interaction (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:105).
Education is a Divine Calling: Learning is a sacred gift from God, designed to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and service. We integrate faith seamlessly with academics, fostering intellectual rigor and spiritual depth to prepare students as compassionate, discerning leaders who honor Christ in all things (Proverbs 1:7; Colossians 3:23; Deuteronomy 6:6-7).
Every Child is Created in God's Image: Each student is uniquely and wonderfully made in the image of God, possessing inherent dignity, worth, and potential for growth. We commit to a nurturing, family-like environment that holistically develops their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical gifts, celebrating their God-given identity (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13-14; Matthew 19:14).
Service and Leadership Reflect True Faith: Authentic faith bears fruit in humble service and courageous love, as modeled by Christ. We equip students to engage their communities with boldness and grace, living out the Gospel through acts of justice, mercy, and neighborly love (Matthew 22:37-40; James 2:14-17; Micah 6:8).In partnership with families, we covenant to uphold these truths at Tetelestai Leadership Academy.
Right here in Mesa, Arizona, we open our doors and hearts to raise children who know Jesus deeply, pursue excellence with joy, and emerge as leaders of quiet strength and unwavering integrity. Faith is not merely taught—it is the very heartbeat of our community. By enrolling, families affirm this Statement of Faith and join us in discipling the next generation for God's glory.