Spiritual Life - Fort Bend Christian Academy Spiritual Life Faith Formation serves as the core value that distinguishes Fort Bend Christian Academy from other independent schools. Our programs are purposefully crafted to immerse students in a Christ-centered environment - in the classroom, on the field or stage, and in any number of clubs and organizations. To that end, we offer daily Biblical Studies classes, a Biblical Worldview lens on all subject areas, and weekly opportunities for spiritual growth, worship, and service. Our hope is that every student at FBCA draws nearer to Jesus. We pray they are transformed by the knowledge and experiences they encounter here, setting a firm foundation for their life and work in Christ’s kingdom. First and foremost, here at FBCA, we rest securely in our primary role as educators, teaching our students not only the tenets of the Christian faith, history, and theology, but also formational habits and practices that will deepen and strengthen their faith. —Ashley Ashcraft, Director of spiritual life Letter From the Director of Spiritual Life Greetings! In the Office of Spiritual Life, the spiritual well-being of our students is our number one goal. We operate under the conviction that our students flourish spiritually as the result of a threefold partnership between parents, the Christian school, and the local church. First and foremost, here at FBCA, we rest securely in our primary role as educators, teaching our students not only the tenets of the Christian faith, history, and theology, but also formational habits and practices that will deepen and strengthen their faith. Additionally, we aim to support the other two relationships of the spiritual well-being equation: parents and the local church. We offer various programming and resources to strengthen our parents in their role as primary disciplers, as well as a variety of ways to make connections with, and get plugged into a local church. Together, we answer Christ’s call to “make disciples” (Matthew 28). Trusting our students fully to the Lord, we look ahead and rejoice in the many ways He will use them in bringing His kingdom to fruition! Grace and peace, Ashley Ashcraft Director of Spiritual Life Bible Dedication First Grade about Bible Dedication Chapel Weekly & All School chapels about Chapel Chapel Breakout Sessions Upper School about Chapel Breakout Sessions Lunch Bible Studies Lower School about Lunch Bible Studies May Prayer Partners for Graduating Seniors about May Prayer Partners Small Groups Middle School about Small Groups “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Join us for Chapel! On Wednesdays and Thursdays, we hold Chapel services for each division. This is a special time for our students and faculty to worship through music, to pray together and to study the Word as a community. We invite parents to join their student for an upcoming Chapel and worship with us! Lower School: 8:15 - 8:50 am, LS/MS Cafetorium, Wednesdays Middle School: 10:40 - 11:20, US Gym, Wednesdays Upper School: 10:40 - 11:20, US Gym, Thursdays *Parents must check in at the front desk to receive a visitors pass to attend Chapel Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Parent Traditions & Family Opportunities Night of Worship/Church Fair Family Service Day See You at the Cross Advent and Easter resources Mondays are for Moms Men’s Breakfast Objectives of the Office of Spiritual Life Solidify and Strengthen Biblical Studies Classes Develop Biblical Worldview Immersion across all disciplines Educate our students on habits of spiritual formation Offer resources/programming to FBCA parents to equip them as primary-disciplers Connect FBCA families with local churches Ashley Ashcraft Director of Spiritual Life View More for Ashley Ashcraft Christopher Moore Student Chaplain View More for Christopher Moore