Griffin Christian Academy was founded in 1968 as an outgrowth of the ministries of Griffin First Assembly of God. Beginning with one kindergarten class of thirteen students, the Academy has grown to a present enrollment of 225 students in four year kindergarten through the sixth grade. The administration of the Academy includes the Administrator of Griffin First Assembly and a full-time Principal, who directs the daily operation of the Academy. The faculty consists of over 20 staff members.

The Academy is operated as a non-profit ministry of the sponsoring church and does not receive assistance from government agencies or programs. The operating funds for the Academy are generated by fees and tuition. The Academy does not have an endowment fund at this time but does accept special contributions for equipment, tuition, library books, and other items for the improvement of the school.

Purpose

Theologically – Although Griffin Christian Academy is owned and operated by Griffin First Assembly of God, it is not the purpose of the Academy to indoctrinate its students in the doctrine of the Assemblies of God. We hold the Scriptures to be all-sufficient riles for faith and practice. We therefore teach the Bible in its entirety. It is the purpose of the Academy to train its students in the principles and practices of our Lord Jesus Christ. It should be noted that the faculty of the Academy represents a number of denominations and fellowships and no individual is permitted to teach his or her particular personal doctrine. All members of the faculty are born again Christians who live a consistent example of their profession of faith.

Spiritually – It is the purpose of the Academy to develop in the lives of its students a spiritual life that is in harmony with the infallible Word, in order that they may grow in grace, as well as in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Academically – It is the purpose of the Academy to provide its students with the best education in order that they may be thoroughly equipped for life. It is the purpose of the Academy to offer its students an opportunity to receive their education in a Christian environment.

Statement of Faith

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2Timothy 3:15, 2 Peter 1:21)
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1, Matthew 28:19, John 10:30).

We believe in the deity of Christ (John 10:33); His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Luke 1:35); His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 7:25); His miracles (John 2:11); His vicarious and atoning death (1Corinthians 15:3, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:9); His resurrection (John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:44); His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19); His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11, Revelation 19:11).

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. (John 3:16-19, John 5:24, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:5).