Partnership, Participation, and Process
Spiritual life at Christian Heritage is a partnership with parents and churches to help our students understand that “In Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3). We primarily do this through emphasizing student participation, our chapel programs, global and local missions, and special events.
Pulpit Rock, which towers above the parking lot of CHS, was the site of services dating back to the First Great Awakening (c.1734-1750). The vision of CHS is that the same God who gave us this rich spiritual heritage will continue to move on our campus today.
To that end, we emphasize how God is the center of everything we do. This spans from academic work in the classroom to student activities and from the sports field to chapel services.
Student Participation
Students will participate in the spiritual life of CHS by serving as chaplains, as part of a worship team, and as members of the Spiritual Leadership Cohort (SLC). The SLC is a faculty-supported leadership program that helps students develop a sense of their calling within the context of a loving and supportive community. Students also play a key role in planning and leading their retreats.
Chapel Program
All students attend weekly chapel services designed to shape and transform their lives through the power of the gospel. The purpose of our Chapel services is to foster an understanding of the world that is grounded in Scripture while experiencing the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Chapels in each division have student-led components - even for the youngest students. Chapels for our older students regularly engage serious questions and relevant topics to help produce the discernment needed to illuminate and impact the world with the light of Christ.
SALT and LIGHT
We provide opportunities for our students to remember that they are citizens of heaven and earth, and neighbors to all, while living out the Great Commission. SALT (Serve And Learn Together) Trips take students outside their comfort zones to engage in cross-cultural missions and service projects. LIGHT (Local Investment in Gospel Hope and Truth) is when we serve closer to home in local initiatives.
Special Events
In the spring, we embark on a season of spiritual emphasis known as Spiritual Renewal Week. We offer a series of special services to reflect on the transforming power of God's grace and the work of the Holy Spirit as a community. We host more general events aimed at spiritual renewal to help our community grow in wisdom and Christ-likeness. Also, we host several evening events each year to empower parents to disciple their children.
