Vision / Mission
Faith Driven Purpose
Vision / Mission
Big Valley Christian School exists to nurture and equip students to impact the world for Christ. Rooted in biblical truth and committed to academic excellence, we partner with families to help students grow spiritually, academically, and relationally in every stage of their education. Guided by our vision to glorify God through the highest standards of Christian education, we strive to create a community where students are known, challenged, supported, and prepared to lead lives of wisdom, character, and purpose.
Core Values
As a ministry of Big Valley Grace Community Church, we share the same five core values. These core values include: Worship, Serve, Reach, Connect, and Grow.
Worship
Experience God’s presence (Heb 13:15, I Pet 2:5, Phil 3:3)
Worshiping in spirit and in truth, offering a variety of worship styles that will help to draw all of our students into a relationship with our Lord.
Connect
Know you belong (Rom 12:5, Acts 2:42, Eph 4:2)
Living in authentic community, loving and supporting one another as we journey through life together.
Grow
Become like Jesus (Matt 11:29, Matt 10:38, Luke 9:23)
Equipping our students to love and grow in obedience to His Word through discipleship.
Serve
Discover your passion (Matt 25:34-36, Gal 5:13-14, 1 Pet 4:10)
Helping our students discover and use their God-given talents to serve in our school, our community and the world.
Reach
Offer his grace (Matt 28:19, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8)
Actively reaching people in Modesto, the surrounding communities, and the world with the love of Jesus.
Statement of Faith
THE AUTHORITY OF THE BIBLE
(II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:19-21)
We believe the 66 books of Old and New Testaments are a complete and final revelation from God, without error in the original autographs, and sufficient in themselves as our only rule of faith and practice.
THE TRIUNITY OF GOD
(Matthew 28:19; II Corinthians 13:14)
We believe that God is one, manifesting Himself in three distinct and separate Persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each of Whom is God and to be honored and worshiped as God.
THE PERSON AND WORK OF JESUS CHRIST
(Matthew 1:23; John 1:1, 14, 29; 3:16; I Corinthians 15:3, 4, 12-19; Hebrews 4:15; I John 2:1-2; Acts 1:9-11)
We believe that Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh, born of a virgin, sinless, crucified for our sins, resurrected from the dead, ascended to heaven, and coming back again to establish His Kingdom on earth.
THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
(John 3:5; 14:16-17; 16:7-13; Romans 8:14; I Corinthians 6:11, 19; 12:13; Galatians 5:16-17; Ephesians 4:30; 5:18-21)
We believe the Holy Spirit is God, convicting the world, causing spiritual birth, baptizing all believers into one body in Christ, indwelling, sealing, sanctifying, guiding, and teaching every believer, as well as filling and controlling those who walk in obedience to God and His Word.
THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN
(Genesis 1:26-28; 2:7; 3:1-24; Romans 3:23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:3)
We believe that man was created by God in His own image, and not the product of evolution or animal ancestry; that he fell into sin by personal disobedience to the revealed will of God, and that all men and women are sinful in nature and practice, and unable to save themselves.
THE SALVATION OF MAN
(John 3:16; 14:6; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:24; 6:23; 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5;
I Peter 1:18-19, 22-25; I John 5:11-13)
We believe that salvation is the free gift of God’s grace, from sin, death and hell, to everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Every believer has eternal life and complete security in the finished work of Jesus Christ when He died on the cross for our sins, and arose from the dead, thus guaranteeing our own resurrection and eternal life.
HUMAN DESTINY
(Matthew 25:46; John 3:16; 5:24; 10:28-29; Romans 9:22-24; II Corinthians 5:8,
I Thessalonians 1:9-10; 4:13-18; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; Jude 23-24 ; Revelation 20:11-15)
We believe in the eternal life of all believers in a new heaven and a new earth, and that upon physical death, they go immediately to be with Christ in heaven awaiting their future bodily resurrection at the second coming of Christ, and in the resurrection of all unbelievers to stand before the Great White Throne Judgment of God from which they will be cast into eternal fire and everlasting punishment.
THE EXISTENCE OF SATAN & EVIL
(Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:13-17; Matthew 12:24-26; John 8:44; 12:31-32; II Corinthians 4:4;
Ephesians 2:1-3; 6:12-18; Revelation 12:9-10; 20:10)
We believe that all angels, including Satan, were created by God, and that Satan, through pride and sinful ambition, rebelled against God, becoming the great adversary of God and His people. These spirit beings possess supernatural powers, but are limited by the permissive will of God. Satan, as leader of evil angels, demons, was defeated and judged at the cross of Jesus Christ, and his final destiny is everlasting punishment in the lake of fire, hell.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
(Matthew 16:18; 28:19-20; John 13:1-17; Acts 2:41-47; I Corinthians 11:17-34; I Corinthians 12:13;
Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18)
We believe that all believers from the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 until the return of Jesus Christ are members of the Church, the body of Christ, and that the visible manifestation on earth is local churches where believers assemble for teaching, fellowship, prayer, and observance of Christ’s commands regarding baptism and communion.
We believe in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and in remembering the night our Lord was with His disciples in the Upper Room by regularly observing the Lord’s Supper.
THE GREAT COMMISSION
(Matthew 9:36-38; 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:8; 8:1, 4; Romans 10:13-15;
I Corinthians 9:13-14)
We believe that our Lord commanded us to preach the Gospel and to make disciples of all nations, and that every believer is to be a witness for Jesus Christ, trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit; and that we are responsible to pray for, support, and send missionaries into all the world.
MARRIAGE and HUMAN SEXUALITY
(Gen. 1:27; Gen. 5:1-2; Mark 10:6; Gen. 2:21-24; Mark 10:2-12; Matt. 19:3-11; Eph. 5:21-33; 1 Tim. 3:2, 12;
1 Peter 3:1-7; Mal. 2:14-16; 1 Cor. 7:10-16; Matt. 5:31-32; Heb. 13:4; Gen. 1:28; 2:25; 1 Cor. 7:2-5;
Lev. 18:1-30; Rom. 1:24-32; 1 Thess. 4:1-8; Jude 7)
We believe God intentionally designed and created humanity male and female.
We believe marriage is ordained and instituted by God and, according to the Scriptures, can only exist and be fulfilled between one man and one woman. A civil government’s sanction of a union will be recognized as a legitimate marriage by the church only to the extent that it is consistent with the definition of “marriage” found in this Statement of Faith.
We believe marriage is a picture of the relationship of Christ and the Church and is to be a lifelong, covenant relationship between a man and a woman based on love, respect, mutual submission and personal sacrifice.
We believe God intended sexual intimacy to be enjoyed only within the context of the male and female marriage relationship; and that all other sexual relations outside of marriage are personally destructive, sinful, inconsistent with the teachings of the Bible and the Church, and forbidden by God.
History
Early Beginnings
Big Valley Christian School began as a ministry of Big Valley Grace Community Church as a Preschool program in 1974. It was the goal and dream of the leaders at that time to meet the Christian educational needs of the community while serving the North Modesto area.
High School Program
Our High School program began with a class of 29 visionary students in 2001. Today, approximately 170 students in 9th-12th grade enjoy a full program of academics, fine arts, athletics, and extra-curricular activities in our state-of-the-art high school building.
Celebrating a Legacy
In 2024, Big Valley Christian School celebrated 50 years of faithfully nurturing and equipping students to impact the world for Christ. What began as a vision for Christ-centered education in the Central Valley has grown into a thriving Preschool–12th grade community committed to academic excellence.
A New Season of Leadership
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, David O’Leary will step into the role of Superintendent at Big Valley Christian School. With a deep commitment to Christian education, strong leadership experience, and a heart for students and families, David brings a thoughtful vision for the future of BVCS. As the school continues building on its 50-year legacy, his leadership will help guide the next generation of students to grow academically, spiritually, and purposefully in Christ.
Campus
Since 1974, Big Valley Christian School has been part of the fabric of the Central Valley, serving families through Christ-centered education for more than 50 years. Today, BVCS continues that legacy across two adjacent environments serving Preschool–12th grade students in a welcoming, vibrant, and purpose-driven learning campus.
Our Preschool–6th grade and 7th–12th grade are designed to support both academic excellence and student growth beyond the classroom. Students benefit from thoughtfully equipped learning spaces including multi-purpose spaces, athletic facilities, and gathering areas that foster community, creativity, and collaboration.
At BVCS, education is about more than academics. It is about nurturing students spiritually, academically, socially, and personally as they discover their gifts and prepare to impact the world for Christ.
The best way to experience the heart of BVCS is to visit in person. Families are invited to attend admissions events, connect with our staff, or schedule an individual campus tour to see firsthand what makes our community unique.
We would love to welcome you to campus. To learn more or schedule a tour, please fill out an inquiry form or contact our Admissions Office at (209) 527-3481.
If you haven’t had a chance to see our beautiful campus for yourself we encourage you to come and visit. To set up a tour please call: 209-527-3481.
Accreditation
We are accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Our preschool program is licensed with the California Department of Social Services. Our curriculum is aligned with California state standards.
ACSI
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) strives to enable and equip Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively educate children and young people with the mind of Christ. Thus, students will be prepared for life because Christ, the creator and sustainer of the universe, possesses “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:3).
WASC
The mission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is to foster excellence in elementary, secondary, adult, and postsecondary education by encouraging school improvement through a process of continuing evaluation and to recognize, by accreditation, schools that meet an acceptable level of quality, in accordance with established criteria.