What does Shalom mean? 

Shalom Christian Academy was founded so that students could be taught from an Anabaptist perspective. This included the distinct thought of peace. These founders were not involved in government, did not serve in the military, and sought to live peacefully and simply. They chose “Shalom” because one of its most familiar meanings is “peace.”

Shalom also means wholeness. One person said that it’s not absence of war, but the presence of rightness and well-being. The name (of our school) is embodied in our core values of “service, community, and academics."  
Administrator Angie Petersheim

While this remains an important perspective, school leadership today recognizes that an Anabaptist perspective includes more than that. Shalom also means wholeness. One person said that it’s not absence of war, but the presence of rightness and well-being. This name is embodied in our core values of “service, community, and academics”.  

When we model the true definition of shalom, we create a safe learning environment for our students. Faculty and staff make relationships paramount as they interact with each other and students. We acknowledge that God is our creator and people are created in His image. This impacts how we interact with others. Understanding this provides a basis for our students to recognize the value of living in community and in serving others.  

 

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