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 on the Spiritual Life Prefect Council, as part of the middle or high school worship team, or as a member of the Leadership Cohort. The Spiritual Life Prefect Council helps to plan retreats, worship nights, See You At The Pole, National Day of Prayer, and special chapels. The Council is composed of the Spiritual Life Prefects, the Worship Prefects, the Production Prefects, and the Missions/Service Prefects. Leadership Cohort is a year-long course that combines spiritual formation, leadership development, and student growth. The course empowers students to understand their unique gifts, develop them, and use them to serve both within and beyond the CHS community.
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.
Global and Local Mission
We provide opportunities for our students to serve both locally and globally. Each spring, all upper school students participate in service projects in the area where they shine as lights for Christ in our community. Students help local families, organizations, and churches by doing a variety of service tasks. Then each year, high school students embark on a Christian Heritage mission trip to follow Christ’s Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). We host two annual missions chapels where students share their experiences doing missions work with CHS or their church. We also highlight local service projects during these chapels.
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.
