Fine Arts
"...Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" - Psalm 29:2
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The arts are important in a truly Christian education because they share with the core studies the very purpose of Christian education, to develop in the student the image of God in Christ. We seek to teach our students to seek that which is best and most beautiful; not as an end in itself, but to the end that they may be “throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim. 3:17).
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Our fine arts program identifies and develops students’ abilities and provides them with many opportunities to use those gifts in worship and service to Christ. Students may exercise their gifts during extracurricular events throughout the school year, enter competitions with other schools around the state, and even earn the opportunity to compete on the national level.
“We are free to create, as long as we never forget that we are slaves to Jesus.”
- Francis Schaeffer
Music
Students have opportunities to develop their musical abilities in a Christ-centered environment while learning discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the glory of God.
Students may participate in a variety of music categories including vocal and instrumental solos, ensembles, choirs, handbells, piano, and sacred music performance. Through competition and performance opportunities, students are encouraged to use their talents to honor the Lord while building confidence, musicianship, and a lifelong appreciation for Christ-honoring music.
Speech
Students have opportunities to strengthen their communication skills through Christ-centered training and competition. Speech helps students develop confidence, poise, leadership, and the ability to communicate truth with clarity and conviction.
Students may participate in a variety of categories including Dramatic Interpretation, Religious Reading, Declamation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Debate, Acting, and Oral Interpretation of Scripture. These events encourage students to use their God-given abilities with excellence while preparing them for future leadership, ministry, and service.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts provides students at LBCS with opportunities to develop creativity and artistic skill in a Christ-centered environment. Our students are encouraged to use their God-given creativity with excellence and purpose.
Students may participate in a variety of visual arts categories including drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, needlework, crafts, and mixed media projects. These opportunities help students strengthen creativity, attention to detail, and discipline while learning to use their talents in a way that honors the Lord.
Student Spiritual Leadership
Students are encouraged to develop leadership, character, and a heart for ministry through meaningful opportunities to serve both inside and outside the classroom.
Students participate in ministry opportunities such as singing or playing instruments in chapel services, ministering in assisted living facilities, participating in student prayer meetings, and serving within their local churches. Students grow into faithful Christian leaders who are prepared to use their lives to honor and serve the Lord wherever He calls them.