The Philosophy of Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy is based solely upon the truths and principles of God’s Word. Founded in 1973, the Academy is an extension of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. This educational ministry is a significant beneficiary of WRBC’s annual budget, and is accountable to WRBC leadership. But in principle, this school is an extension of many like-minded local churches, and it endeavors to be responsive to each of the Christian homes in the Academy family. Deuteronomy 6 asserts that the home is responsible for teaching and training children. This responsibility should not be delegated to an institution, public or private, Christian or secular. The Christian home can, however, choose to “partner” with professional Christian teachers in a God-honoring setting designed to meet the social, spiritual, educational, and physical needs of the student. Parents can choose to be part of a school community that understands the advantages of the home, church, and school building on the same foundation. Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy exists to provide this setting and service.

View of Reality

All things exist and have their being through God. (Romans 11:36) Life has immeasurable value, and the fullest appreciation of life’s meaning prompts worship of the sovereign God who created it.

View of Truth

Man’s reasoning is finite while God’s wisdom is infinite. All truth is from God and is revealed by and through His Son and the Word of God (John 14:6, John 17:17). Therefore, to understand and interpret truth, we must study Him and His Word, the Bible.

View of Education

For education to have more than temporal value, it must enable man to understand and learn of God and how to live in His creation. The beginning of true wisdom is impossible apart from God. The Christian’s richest sense of “self-worth” is provided through the righteousness of God’s son, Jesus Christ.

View of Authority

God is sovereign, and man is ultimately accountable to Him. All temporal authority is established by God, demonstrating both His Grace and man’s depravity without it. Regarding school authority, the Academy teaches that the mandate to “train up a child” (Proverbs 22:6) belongs to the home. As a practical matter, however, the school is not administrated by the various homes it represents. For the mission of this school to be accomplished, the authority of the Academy staff, teachers, administration, and Board must be recognized and respected.