About LGCS

About LGCS

Mission & Vision

At Living Grace Christian School God has given us a mission to raise up champions for God—servant leaders of godly character who advance the cause of Christ and make disciples of all nations. As a ministry of Northgate Community Church, this Biblically-integrated school is for committed believing families in the body of Christ. Parents, as their children’s primary teacher, partner with the school’s staff and their home congregation in a strong three-stranded cord (Ecclesiastes 4:12) that enables children to prosper in their growth as disciples of Jesus. Therefore, the school is one in which parents are integrated into a quality educational program for their children. All people—parents, teachers, and students—work together in positive Biblical teamwork and relationship in order to help the children to understand their identity in Christ and God’s developing plan for their lives.

Christian Discipleship & Character

Because of our mission, we seek to nurture the students in a developing discipleship relationship with Christ, who is “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). This involves both the need for an empowering, grace-filled relationship with the Lord as well as the need for training in godliness. Each year the students are challenged to grow in character through a godly character training program. The students are taught and encouraged to apply such qualities as the personality characteristics of Jesus, the Biblical one another commands, and the fruit of the Spirit. In addition, the students develop a sensitivity to the Lord’s heart and plan for their lives through regular opportunities to worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth.

Administrators

The school is led by Dr. Daniel Switzer. Dr. Switzer has taught children and young people for thirty-seven years, including twenty-seven years as a principal. He has both a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in educational leadership. Both he and his wife Silvia are motivated by God to teach children, with a heart to help them in their walk with the Lord.

Prayer Partners

We are committed to having consistent prayer support for the mission that God has for us at Living Grace Christian School. Each year we seek twelve prayer partners who agree to intercede daily for the school—for the staff, the students, and the parents. If a parent, relative, or friend desires to be a designated prayer partner, please talk to Dr. Switzer. Each prayer partner receives the monthly newsletter Raising Champions, which includes the prayer needs for the school.

School Hours

Grades K to 12: 8:15 am to 3:00 pm
(You may inquire about our morning-only kindergarten program, if you are interested.)