Rightly-Ordered Loves

In our statements of mission, vision, values, and philosophy, we intentionally echo Augustine's call for human beings to pursue rightly-ordered loves, or affections. We aim to help young men and women develop the right desires and prioritize them well. Loving rightly begins with pursuing and loving our Maker, not just knowing about Him or the world He has made. Desiring God leads to loving ourselves and others rightly as image bearers. It also helps us rightly value and prioritize other earthly things. These biblical and Augustinian ideals are at the heart of our mission, vision, and values because the ideas themselves are profound, biblical, and instructive to believers.