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Department of Education

The Educational ministry of the Gulf States Conference currently encompasses Bass Memorial Academy, 4 junior academies, and 12 elementary schools.  These 17 institutions provide an ongoing educational, evangelistic campaign 180 days a year to the children and youth of our Conference.  As a result of this evangelism over the past five years, 46 students were baptized into the fellowship of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  Praise the Lord!

• Our Mission

• Our Schools

• North American Division Department of Education

Our schools are part of the Adventist Edge initiative of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.  Learn more about Adventist Edge.

OUR MISSION

The Seventh-day Adventist Schools in the Gulf States Conference exist primarily to touch the lives of our children and youth for Jesus.  Every student entrusted to our care is a gift of God to be educated for both now and eternity.  It is our intentional approach to harmoniously blend the work of redemption and education as one ministry through a Christ-centered curriculum.

How do we hope to fulfill the mission that we have embraced as the reason for which we exist?  The specific objectives to help us accomplish our task include the following:

TEACH--Reverence for God, respect for others, and responsibility for one's self.

EMPHASIZE--The Journey to Excellence in every achievement-physical development, academic competence, spiritual commitment, social maturation, and aesthetic appreciation.

ENCOURAGE--A lifestyle based on the principles of the Holy Scriptures as evidenced through an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ.

INSPIRE--An appreciation for the joy of service to mankind through outreach opportunities and mission adventures.

LOVE--Every student as a unique individual, recognizing his or her dignity and infinite value.