Common Values
Christian families for whom C.E.A. is a good “fit” hold many of the same spiritual beliefs. Many of them have also embraced biblical truths relating to parenting as described in “Growing Kids God’s Way” parenting courses by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo. Over the years we have discovered that the program works best for families who share our desire that children will:
- develop a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ;
- “grow in the knowledge and admonition of the Lord,” and not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of their minds (Romans 12:2);
- strive, to the best of their ability, to work diligently to acquire a strong academic base from which to enjoy future academic success;
- demonstrate respect and honor for others and self, “esteeming others as higher” than self;
- postpone one-on-one, male/female relationships (what our society commonly refers to as “dating”) for post-high school years when they are more mature and ready to seek God’s will for their lives with regard to a mate;
- exhibit Christian character traits, i.e., self-control, honesty, perseverance, cheerfulness, obedience, meekness, helpfulness, etc.; and
- develop moral growth based on Romans 16:19 and I Corinthians 3:19a. (We believe that moral naiveness should be elevated above worldly wisdom. We desire our children to be “wise to the world,” but not “worldly-wise” (See Matt. 10:16).