Kingdom Unity

One of LCA’s core values is imago Dei, which is a Latin term meaning “in the image of God.” Legacy believes and teaches that all humans bear the image of God, reflect his glory, and are worthy of respect and dignity. We hope that all Legacy students will discover that their primary identity is found in Christ. All other identities are secondary to their status as adopted sons and daughters of the God of the universe. By preparing our students with this foundation of security through their primary identity in Jesus Christ, they will be equipped to allow the light of Christ to shine wherever their path leads them. Through this initiative, we also hope that our students will be better prepared to share God’s truth and the hope of the gospel with people from every nation, tribe, and language (Revelation 7:9). 

This initiative was established four years ago as we engaged in strategic thinking about how our school community could better reflect the diversity within God’s Kingdom. Genesis 1:27 tells us that we are all made in God’s image and as such, we felt a need to better understand and serve our already diverse community. Furthermore, everything we do is inspired by the spirit of God and empowered by living out the word of God, so we are never influenced by the world. We are in the world but not of the world; thus, this initiative was established for, inspired by, and built on honoring God. 

No. Legacy will never become a political organization, nor will we teach ideas and philosophies that are contrary to scripture and our biblical worldview. LCA’s mission and core values will always guide our work and provide a framework for developing curricula and programs. As we continue to prepare “Daniels” to be “in the world but not of the world,” it is even more important that we train students in foundational truth so that they will be effective disciple-makers in whatever realm God calls them into after they leave LCA. Politics, secular organizations, and the society at large will not determine our work. Our goal is for all students to “grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52), just as Jesus did. We strive to equip students to engage the world and identify “vain and hollow philosophies,” “taking their thoughts captive for Christ.” Our answer lies in the gospel of Jesus Christ and not in worldly ways. This is what the word of God mandates.

Ultimately, the Kingdom Unity initiative will help us accomplish LCA’s mission, which is to “develop strong leaders with biblical convictions who are equipped to succeed in college and beyond.” Strong leaders must be prepared to address complex issues and tackle life’s hardest questions. Strong leaders with biblical convictions will be “salt and light” in their spheres of influence. Strong leaders will be prepared to navigate an increasingly multiethnic and multicultural world that is connected by a global economy. Strong leaders will be witnesses to a lost world that is desperate for the hope only the gospel can provide. When Christian families of all backgrounds seek a Legacy education, when all students and their families feel welcomed and affirmed in our community, and when our graduates are making a difference on their college campuses and in the workplace, we will know we have succeeded.