Statement of faith

• We believe in the Scripture of the Old and New Covenants as verbally inspired by God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are the supreme and final authority in faith and life. (II Timothy 3:16–17)
• We believe in one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (John 10:30)
• We believe that Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God  and true man. (Luke 1:35; Isaiah 7:14)
• We believe that man was created in the image of God, that he sinned, and thereby incurred not only physical death but also that spiritual death, which is separation from God; and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and become sinners in thought, word, and deed. (Romans 3:23–24; Romans 5:12)
• We believe that the Lord Jesus died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, as a substitutionary sacrifice; and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. (1 Corinthians 15:3;
• John 3:16–19)
• We believe in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into Heaven, and His present life there for us as High Priest and Advocate. (Hebrews 5:9–10; John 20:10–18)
• We believe that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will personally return and set up His Kingdom wherein He will rule and reign in righteousness.
• We believe that all who receive, by faith, the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become children of God. (I John 3:1)
• We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, and blessedness of the saved, and the retribution of the lost. (John 5:28–29)

WE believe in

The Deity, Virgin Birth, Vicarious Death, Physical Resurrection, Ascension, and personal return in Glory of the Lord Jesus.
The Person, Deity and Work of the Holy Spirit.
The person of Satan.
​The Great Scriptural Doctrines of Sin, Salvation by Grace, Redemption, Justification of Faith, Prayer, Physical Resurrection, the Reward of Believers and Retribution of Unbelievers.

Educational Philosophy and goals

We believe the entire process of education is seen as a means used by the Holy Spirit to bring the student into fellowship with God, to develop a Christian mind in him and to train him in godly living, so that he can fulfill God's total purpose for his life personally and vocationally. He must be taught the Bible and come to know God and His nature, learning to see all truth as God's truth. All learning should center around Christian values integrated with and interpreted by God's Word. In the focus of the Christian faith, CCS utilizes all of man's being as a study of God's revelation so that intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development is given balance, unity, and direction.

History

In 1977, a group of men began meeting on a regular basis to pray and discuss the possibility of a Christian school in Willmar. After a number of meetings, it became clear that the Holy Spirit was leading them to start a school. As expected, there were many details to be worked out—one of them was in the area of philosophy. It was agreed that the school would be an inter-denominational learning center. The school would not promote any one particular set of doctrines, but would provide a Christ-centered education that would help lay a solid foundation for the families attending the different Christian churches in the community. The job of teaching doctrine would be left up to the individual families and their churches.

Community Christian School became a reality in the fall of 1978. The vision, sacrifice, and dedication of the original prayer group gradually expanded as more and more caught the vision. When the ministry of CCS opened the doors of the first pod, there were a total of 35 students from kindergarten through grade 3. There were three teachers that led the way on the opening day. Each year since, more students, teachers, grades, administration, and buildings have been added.

The leadership stability of CCS is evident in our school’s office and teaching staff with a number of these valuable people ministering here for over 15 years.

Through the years, as the leadership has been passed on, the vision for the ministry of Christ-centered education has been passed on as well. Today, 25 different churches are represented in the school. Graduates have spread out across the country suggesting that the effects of their Christian education have gone far beyond the city of Willmar.

As we look to the future, we can draw from our past, working with such valuable resources as the grandparents, relatives, alumni, and churches—as well as the local Christian business leaders—to fulfill the call that God has given. It is a thrill to think that CCS can be a part of what God is doing to further His Kingdom both here in Willmar and in the whole world!

Expected Student Outcomes.

Our school’s purpose is to provide our students with a firm foundation of Truth, knowledge and virtue for a lifetime of service to God and man.  By the time students graduate from CCS, we want to see growth in these key areas.
Spiritual

• Accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Seek to grow in their knowledge and understanding of Him resulting in a deepening love relationship characterized by living a life of obedience to Christ and the desire to proclaim His name in word and deed
• Accept responsibility for their own spiritual growth, developing a discipline of prayer and devotion, utilizing God’s Word and applying it to their daily life
• Accept the Bible as the only inspired Word of God and using it as a guide for daily living
• Read, understand and memorize scripture, developing a Biblical Worldview on all aspects of life
• Able to recognize faulty reasoning and/or truth claims and correctly apply biblical truth to the issue
• Actively utilize their gifts in a church community, serving God and others
• Demonstrate growth in godly character specifically in the areas of self-control, integrity, responsibility, respect and perseverance

Academic

• Identify their unique strengths and God-given gifts and abilities
• Accept responsibility for their education
• Become a life-long learner
• Demonstrate proficiency in all grade level curricula areas
• Find, examine, evaluate and use information as they become independent learners
• Develop and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Possess an appreciation for the fine arts
• Develop and utilize critical thinking skills
• Possess the necessary learning/work habits and knowledge to be successful in post-secondary learning and in the workforce 

Personal (Physical, Emotional and Social)

• Demonstrate the ability to live in community with others learning to balance love, truth and grace in their relationships
• Assume personal responsibility for attitude and actions
• Develop skills for successful conflict resolution
• Understand, value and practice the skills of effective citizenship while building life-long relationships
• Show integrity and respect for others
• Develop an understanding and acceptance of physical, social, spiritual and cultural differences without compromising the Truth.
• Practice responsible stewardship of God’s Creation
• Realize that human beings are created in the image of God and that our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit