PASTOR’S VISION
The READY Academy Christian School, (Reaching Educationally Aspiring Dynamic Youth), is dedicated to preparing Christ-like children and youth, according to their ability, who will be spiritually, morally, academically, physically and socially ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond.  This is a school where “failure is not an option”, “mediocrity is unacceptable” and “excellence is our standard.”
In addition to acquiring a solid foundation in the Bible, being challenged to achieve excellence in academics, and being nurtured in a loving and caring environment, these students will be intentionally exposed at an early age to the “exciting” world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts (STEMA).
“… Reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
            -Philippians 3:13b-14 NKJV

MISSION STATEMENT

Reaching Educationally Aspiring Dynamic Youth (READY) is the mission of the First Baptist Church.  READY Academy Christian School is committed to providing a Christian foundation and quality education for children.  In partnership with families and communities, the READY Academy will emphasize specialization in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and the arts (STEMA) to meet the individual, academic needs of each child.
The First Baptist Church READY Academy Christian School’s Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff believe God has a purpose for each child and that all children can learn.

STATEMENT OF FAITH
The tenets of the school shall be the Word of God interpreted by the following Purpose Driven statements of faith:

• For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. – Ephes. 2:10 (NIV)
• Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others. –

Peter 4:10 (NIV)

• So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all others. – Romans 12:5 (NIV)
• Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. – Mark 12:30 (NIV)
• Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 2:5 (NIV)
• Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. – Colossians 4:5 (NIV)