GOD: That the Triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit), who has revealed Himself in the Bible and in creation, is sovereign as creator and sustainer of the universe and as redeemer and sanctifier of His people. All studies in school must acknowledge God and He must be given primary allegiance in all of life.

THE BIBLE: That the Bible is the infallible, authoritative Word of God. It is a source through which God enlightens our understanding of Himself, of ourselves, of our fellow human beings, and of the world. Through His Word, God also directs humanity in all relationships and activities and thus guides His people in the education of their children.

CREATION: That God, by the Word, has created the heavens, the earth, and all creatures; giving to every creature its being, shape, form, and office to serve its creator. God’s children must come to learn that humanity and the entire world can be rightly understood only in relation to God who directs all things. We recognize that we are to be stewards of this creation, holding it in trust for our Lord.

HUMAN LIFE: That human life is sacred because beings are created in the image of God. All of life is in service to the God of the Scripture, not to a god of human invention. For Christians, life is an opportunity to bring praise and glory to God through obedience to His Word.

SIN: That outside of a life devoted to Christ, human sin is radical and pervasive (All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Rom. 3:23). Human sin distorts our view of the true meaning and purpose of life, and it misdirects human culture, thus alienating us from God and bringing about the absolute need of redemption.

REDEMPTION: That Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the Word incarnate and Lord of creation. Christ, as Redeemer, is the only mediator between God and man. He alone forgives sin, restores relationships between God and His creation and renews human life through His Holy Spirit.

THE GOSPEL: That the Gospel is the good news that salvation is the free gift of God through faith in Jesus Christ, not by our own works.

KNOWLEDGE: That acquiring true knowledge is only possible through coming to know the true God through the Person of Jesus Christ. This “knowing” occurs in the human heart when it is enlightened through the Word of God by the Holy Spirit; thus, Christianity plays a decisive role in the understanding of our everyday experience and of all educational activity.

GOD’S KINGDOM: That the Kingdom of God embraces all of creation and thus it transcends all political and temporal boundaries. The ultimate purpose of our teaching and learning is to broaden and increase our understanding of God’s Kingdom.

CALLING: That God’s people are called to work in a broad spectrum of occupations in the furtherance of God’s Kingdom on this earth. The calling of believers is to know God’s Word and His creation, to consecrate the whole of their lives to seeking the perfect will of God, to love their fellow human beings, to be stewards of all that God entrusts to their care, and to spread the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all men; thus, transforming culture and bringing it into subjection to Christ.

HUMAN 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. (Gen 1:26-27.) Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

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 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,) is sinful and offensive to God. (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10.)

We believe that in order to preserve the function and integrity of TCCS as a local body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to TCCS members and the community, it is imperative that all persons enrolling their children at TCCS, employed by TCCS in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality. (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 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; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 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 TCCS.

 

**By signing this document, you acknowledge that you have read and understand these doctrinal statements and affirm that your beliefs are in alignment with the beliefs of Traverse City Christian School.

Recognizing that all persons are created by God and in the image of God, the association and its school will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law.

It is also our policy to comply with applicable laws providing for nondiscrimination in employment against individuals with disabilities. An employee who believes he or she has a disability and may require an accommodation must contact the Superintendent.

Federal law requires that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with these laws, Traverse City Christian School will verify the status of every individual offered employment with TCCS. In this connection, all offers of employment are subject to verification of the applicant's identity and employment authorization, and it will be necessary for you to submit such documents as are required by law to verify your identification and employment authorization.

Traverse City Christian School and the State of Michigan requires a state and FBI fingerprint background check to be conducted for all new employees. TCCS utilizes the Michigan State Police Criminal History Records Internet Subscription Service (CHRISS) to conduct background checks on all staff members. The Livescan fingerprinting process is completed by IdentoGO. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the applicant's completion of the criminal records check procedures and a review of the results.

I have submitted the attached form to Traverse City Christian School for the purpose of obtaining employment. I acknowledge that the use of this form, and my filling it out, does not indicate that any positions are open, nor does it obligate TCCS to further process my application.

My signature below attests to the fact that the information that I have provided on my application, resume, given verbally, or provided in any other materials, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and also constitutes authority to verify any and all information submitted on this application. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application, resume or any other materials, or during any interviews, can be justification for refusal of employment, or, if employed, termination from Traverse City Christian School's employ.

I also affirm that I have not signed any kind of restrictive document creating any obligation to any former employer that would restrict my acceptance of employment with TCCS in the position I am seeking.

I understand that this application is not an employment contract for any specific length of time between Traverse City Christian School and me, and that in the event I am hired, my employment will be "at will" and either TCCS or I can terminate my employment with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. Nothing contained in any handbook, manual, policy and the like, distributed by TCCS to its employees is intended to or can create an employment contract, an offer of employment or any obligation on Traverse City Christian School's part. TCCS may, at its sole discretion, hold in abeyance or revoke, amend or modify, abridge or change any benefit, policy practice, condition or process affecting its employees.

I hereby authorize Traverse City Christian School and its agents to make such investigations and inquiries into my employment and educational history and other related matters as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release employers, schools, and other persons from all liability in responding to inquiries connected with my application and I specifically authorize the release of information by any schools, businesses, individuals, services or other entities listed by me in this form. Furthermore, I authorize Traverse City Christian School and its agents to release any reference information to clients who request such information for purposes of evaluating my credentials and qualifications.