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“The key distinctive of a truly Christian education … is the effective practice of worldview integration, that is, an approach to biblical integration that leads to a Christian worldview.” - Martha MacCullough
Petroglyphs in the Khabarovsk Territory
The Amur miracle. There is also the A. P. Okladnikov Museum of Archaeology, opened in 1998, the only Far Eastern museum entirely dedicated to ancient objects – artifacts. Lovers of the mysteries of the past, including mystical ones, have a direct road here!
In 1901, Governor-General Grodekov appealed to the Academy of Fine Arts with a request to allocate paintings for the art museum. The request did not go unanswered - Khabarovsk received the works of art necessary for the opening of the museum. His collection has been replenished over the century with paintings from the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum, the Hermitage, the Historical Museum, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, and as a result, the Far Eastern Art Museum has become one of the most representative collections of the country. Vasily Tropinin, Vasily Vereshchagin, Ilya Repin, Ivan Aivazovsky, Ivan Shishkin, Isaac Levitan, Alexander Benois, Konstantin Somov, El Lisitsky – this incomplete list of authors immediately gives an idea of why it is worth coming to a museum with such an exposition.
In general, daytime in Khabarovsk will definitely not remain empty. Evening, too, by the way. You can go to a cafe, restaurant or stay at home and play partypoker.
Outside the city limits.
Petroglyphs and rock carvings are not accidentally reproduced on the walls of the theater: tourists from all over the world come to the Khabarovsk Territory to see their prototypes. So, if you have even the slightest opportunity to leave the city, you should take advantage of it: there is something to see in the Khabarovsk Territory. Perhaps the most famous are the petroglyphs near the Nanai village of Sikachi - Alyan, 75 km from Khabarovsk. No one knows exactly where the drawings on the stones appeared there thousands of years ago, so Sikachi- Alyan is covered with legends.
But for those who are lucky enough to be in Khabarovsk in late July - early August, I would advise another country route - to Lake tsvetochnoye, located in the floodplain of the Ussuri River. The beauty that can be seen there at this time of year is worth it to overcome 130 km: the lake with an area of five hectares is completely covered with blooming lotus - huge pink flowers that turn after the sun throughout the day.
Scientists have counted about 8000 of them!
The stem of this flower symbolizes the umbilical cord that connects people with the earth, it was the lotus that Buddha chose for enlightenment. And the rock paintings of the third millennium BC, which are located near the flower lake, enhance the sense of the age-old mystery of these places.
Walking around Khabarovsk is a pleasure. This city is very modern, and in the most correct sense of the word: the old buildings have been remarkably restored, and all sorts of new-fangled things like dancing fountains on city ponds are arranged with taste. Khabarovsk is spacious, but at the same time cozy, peculiar and does not frighten with alien exoticism. He is elegant, like a real gentleman, and simply beautiful. In the 1xBet bookmaker, the client is given a free bet. To be more precise, an SMS message comes to a person's mobile phone, which contains a set of letters and numbers - a promo code that can be exchanged for a free bet. To get such a bonus, the client needs to know how to use 1xbet free bet promo code Every potential client of the bookmaker carefully studies all the products and services of the company in order to make the right choice. The guidelines for experienced bettors are the range of sports disciplines, the level of odds offered by the online bookmaker on outcomes, as well as a variety of promotional offers.
History
History
Whitefield Academy began in 1976 in Louisville, KY as a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. Known as Highview Baptist Christian School, the school offered families educational opportunities for grades K-8. Highview Baptist Christian School, while holding to an evangelistic model of education, grew in size and influence.
- 1988: Grades 9-12 (High School) was added, as well as additional opportunities for students including athletics, music, and drama.
- 1988: The school’s name was changed to Highview Baptist School.
- 1997: The school’s mission, vision, and philosophy were redefined and its purpose was changed to reflect a discipleship model of education.
- 2003:The school became known as Whitefield Academy
- 2004: Accreditation became a characteristic of Whitefield Academy. Over the next several years, Whitefield developed ACSI recognized ‘blue ribbon’ programs, which continue as part the school’s programming today.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of Whitefield Academy is to serve Christian families by providing a Christ-centered, Biblically-based education marked by academic excellence and spiritual vitality.
Vision Statement
Vision Statement
The vision of Whitefield Academy is to produce powerful and effective student leaders who will impact their world through Biblical thought and action in obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) and the Great Commandment (Mark 12:30-31).
Philosophy
Philosophy
Whitefield Academy fosters intellectual, moral, spiritual and social development consistent with a commitment to Christian truth, morals and freedom which has been provided by our Creator (Jn 1:3). Because Biblical objective truth directs the learning at Whitefield Academy we reject relativism and secularism that accompany political, ideological or philosophical agendas. Therefore, intellectual inquiry affirms the answers that Christianity offers. The ethical absolutes of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) and Christ's moral teachings guide the effort to develop intellect and character in the classroom, chapel, and co-curricular activities. While many points of view may be examined, Whitefield Academy unapologetically advocates preservation of a uniquely Christian worldview.
Further, Whitefield Academy accepts its role as an institution of academic learning and instruction which serves as a ministry of Highview Baptist Church. This association exists to enhance the following:
- Education is focused on truth, of which God is the ultimate source. He reveals himself to us in nature; in his Son; and in the Bible, the only inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient rule for faith and practice (Heb. 1:1-3; 2 Tim. 3:16,17).
- The Lordship of Christ and the sovereignty of God are all-inclusive; therefore all areas of life and learning are regarded as sacred (Rom. 11:36; 1 Cor. 10:31b)
- Christian education is the result of all knowledge being tested against, and integrated with, a biblically based view of God and the world (2 Cor. 10:4b-5; John 1:3).
- The primary responsibility for the education of children rests with parents (Dt. 6:7,8; Genesis 17:7; Prov. 22:6). However, the Christian school and the church provide complementary roles in educating students for lives of fellowship with God and service to others (Dt. 11:18; Ps. 78:4).
- The Christian teacher, empowered by the Holy Spirit, guides and nurtures students through instruction, admonition and personal example. The Christian teacher is a Living Curriculum that models and encourages students in academic, social and spiritual growth (Col. 1:28; Prov. 1:7).
- God reveals himself to students through revelation, both general and special. Through general revelation students learn of God and His world (Acts 14:17; Rom. 1:18-20). Special revelation and regeneration are regarded as essential components of Christian education because a personal relationship with Jesus Christ provides students with the ability to view life from a Biblical perspective (1 Cor. 2:14).
- All students are created by God with unique talents as well as particular developmental growth patterns. Therefore, the learning process is enhanced as teachers utilize varied teaching strategies and instructional environments (Ps. 139:13-15; Rom. 12:4-8).
- Excellence in the quality of education offered to children brings glory to God and provides a compelling witness to our neighbors (Phil. 1:9-11).
- The goal of Christian education is to develop students who will serve God and affect their community and the world by thinking and acting biblically in all aspects of life (Rom. 12:2).
- Orthodoxy and orthopraxy cannot be divided; therefore student speech and action must bring honor to Jesus Christ so that the students will be able to give reason for the hope which they have in Christ Jesus (2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Pet. 3:15).
Core Values
Core Values
- Centrality of the Christian faith. Whitefield Academy believes that the Bible is the final authority for the Christian relating to matters of faith and practice. We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary atonement and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ. These beliefs are foundational to all activities related to the ministry of Whitefield Academy (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
- Compassion and respect for all people. Whitefield Academy believes each individual is uniquely created by God and endowed with specific gifts and abilities. These gifts and abilities, encourage mutual respect, promote Christian love and provide motivation to resolve conflict in a peaceable and Biblical manner (Matthew 18:15-35).
- Commitment to family values. Whitefield Academy exists to serve Christian families in the process of education. As such, the school is supportive of family issues and concerns. We exist to strengthen the family through a balanced educational program that considers the academic and relational needs of the family (Psalm 127).
- Consistent focus on scholastic excellence. Whitefield Academy is a college preparatory program (Preschool-12) with a challenging academic curriculum as well as a comprehensive extracurricular program that allows each student to pursue academic excellence while developing spiritual, physical, social and intellectual disciplines. We intend to produce students who lead by example and impact the world for Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:15).
- Community involvement. Whitefield Academy promotes citizenship and community involvement through school-wide benevolence ministries and community service programs (Matthew 5:13-16).
- Caring attitude of servanthood. Whitefield Academy is dedicated to serving the needs of our parents, students, faculty and staff. Furthermore, we recognize that these persons are the keys to the school's success (Matthew 20:25-28).
- Careful stewardship of all resources. Whitefield Academy is committed to responsible management of the time, talent and treasure entrusted to us by our Creator God (Matthew 25:14-29).
