Welcome to
Decatur Christian School

Welcome

At Decatur Christian School, we believe every student deserves to be known, challenged, and encouraged. For 50 plus years, our community of teachers, families, and students has worked together to create a place where curiosity is welcomed, kindness is expected, and each child is supported in becoming the best version of themselves.

Our classrooms are active and engaging. Our teachers care deeply about their students, and they bring both high standards and genuine warmth to their work. Beyond academics, we focus on character, service, and building the confidence students need to take on whatever comes next.

Families are partners in everything we do. Whether you’re considering joining us or are already part of our community, we hope this site gives you a sense of who we are and what we value.

We would love to meet you. Please explore our website, reach out with questions, or schedule a visit to see Decatur Christian School in action.

Blessings,Pastor Cantrell

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The inerrant, infallible, and authoritative Word of God is the only foundation.

II Peter 1:19-21

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Truth is absolute and rooted in God’s Word, not in philosophical relativism.

II Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:8

3

Jesus Christ is the center of all things, not man, as humanism claims.

Colossians 1:16-17, 2:8

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Mankind is sinful and in need of a Savior, not essentially good.

Romans 3:23

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The goal of education is Christ-likeness through the work of the Holy Spirit, not self-improvement through knowledge alone.

Ephesians 4:11-13; Galatians 2:20

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Teaching and discipline are guided by the authority of God’s Word.

Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4

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The home holds priority over the school in the education of children.

Deuteronomy 6:5-7; Joshua 24:15

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The Holy Spirit works through the lives of Christian faculty, staff, and volunteers.

Luke 6:40

1973

Decatur Christian School began in August 1973, as a vision of Grace Baptist Church of Decatur, IL, with the desire to provide an outstanding academic program based upon scriptural truth. Since that significant beginning, Decatur Christian has grown in enrollment, academic excellence, and ministry to the Decatur area community.

1993

In 1993, Glad Tidings Academy, a ministry of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, merged with Decatur Christian School. Following the merger, Decatur Christian became a single entity governed by a dedicated school board committed to serving the greater Decatur area and surrounding communities.

Accreditation

Decatur Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic school.