I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, … He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. - Daniel 7:13-14 In doing so, God drew us to the story of Daniel, a faithful servant of the Lord, living in captivity in Babylon along with his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Though they faced pressures to conform to the Babylonian society and give up the ways of God’s people, they stood strong in their faith as they pursued godliness, and God blessed Daniel with wisdom and the ability to influence. In the midst of an idolatrous culture, this gave them significance, hope, and a meaningful role to play in both the present reality and the future. Engagement, not withdrawal, is the model we see in every page of the Book of Daniel and the vision for Legacy and its students. Engagement with the world is not grounded on the expectation that we will achieve a certain degree of success, or that God will make us immune from the sufferings we see around us. It is grounded on the knowledge that God’s way is true and full of life and that it is His kingdom that will reign. What concerns Legacy most, like Daniel, is that God would be exalted as all-glorious and that students will come to know and love Jesus. As Legacy follows God’s path into our next 5 years, we realize now more than ever, its students need to be educated with truth rather than lies, be supported in Christian family beliefs, be filled with hope rather than despair, be guided in Christ-like character rather than in self-exaltation, be offered spiritual life rather than death, and be prepared for their life to have maximum impact. In the following pages, you will see that we have a plan and a vision for the future that we will vigorously work toward, but I wholeheartedly believe that what God will choose to accomplish will be based on Legacy living out its faith courageously as the staff seek to help students live with courageous faith for His glory. JAKE MULVIHILL, Head of School COURAGEOUS FAITH IS ESSENTIAL for students to follow Christ and for Legacy to advance its mission! Faith is so important that it is mentioned over four hundred times in the Bible. The first step in any journey takes tremendous faith and is an act of trust that we commit ourselves to. It is the heartfelt desire of Legacy for our students to find refuge in the sovereignty of God while living courageously for Him knowing His Kingdom is the everlasting kingdom. As Legacy entered its 45 th year of educating and investing in students, the administration, board, staff, and community took a hard look at our current realities and planned for our preferred future. The educational landscape has not escaped the rapid change that is sweeping all areas of our world. Legacy’s leadership recognizes our responsibility to think deeply and to act wisely to ensure that Legacy will effectively prepare our students’ hearts and minds for what’s ahead. Strategic planning is essential to realizing the goal of providing high-quality education while exercising responsible stewardship of our resources. As we embarked on this strategic planning process, our goal was to seek God’s will for Legacy and be obedient to follow it.
COURAGEOUS FAITH STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES
GROW IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION
DEEPEN OUR ACADEMIC ROOTS
WISE STEWARDSHIP FOR MULTI-GENERATIONAL CHANGE
MISSIONAL GROWTH AND STABILITY
MASTER SITE PLAN WITH PHASED EXPANSIONS
MIDDLE SCHOOL IDENTITY
These initiatives are not the only actions we will pursue to make a stronger Legacy. They do, however, reflect six areas that have risen to the top as essential in the effort to thrive in the years ahead. As you review the goals under these initiatives, you will readily understand that this is not an overnight to-do list but a roadmap for a journey that will take several years. It will require the blessings of God, the faithful prayers of the school community, and the dedication of many to see these plans come to fruition. We are prepared to embark on this exciting journey with you and your student(s).
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