Within the realm of theological study, certain verities, when repeated often enough, begin to sound trite. While Scripture admonishes the faithful to hide the word of God in their hearts (Psalm 119), the Prophet Jeremiah observes that “the heart is deceitful above all things” (Jeremiah 17). It is no surprise, then, that the attributes of…
“I never thought I’d be standing here,” mused Kendal as her spring 2020 graduation ceremony approached. It’s not that Kendal didn’t think she wouldn’t graduate; she knew that would be no problem. Kendal was reflecting on the fact that the PVCP faculty had unanimously named her Valedictorian of the Class of 2020. How could a…
One of the distinctives of an education at Paradise Valley Christian Prepartory is that students have unparalleled opportunities to explore their God-given interests in ways that many schools simply can’t facilitate. Take for instance PVCP’s January Term, a week-long, interactive session for eighth through twelfth grade students to study content generally not covered in the…
Go to America to learn English. Not unlike the dozens of other international students who have made their way to the campus of Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory, such was the sole motivation of PVCP alumnus Kevin. An understanding of English has the potential to open additional business opportunities for students from Asia over the course…
Preparing students to carry and apply their faith in the real world is more than just an aspirational goal at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory. As students move through their education at PVCP, they are equipped to apply their cumulative knowledge and training their final year in the upper school through the senior thesis class. Applying…
David started at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory when he was in preschool. Now entering his junior year, he has the unique vantage to assess how PVCP’s approach is cumulative, holistically preparing students to be the next generation of Christian leaders in the world. David recently reflected on the invaluable growth he has experienced over the…
A Generation without Answers Research recently conducted by the Barna Group on “Generation Z” – those born between 1999 and 2015 – reveals startling data on the worldviews of today’s teenagers. The study differentiated between Christians and non-Christians yet found the groups had similar barriers to faith. Twenty-nine percent of non-Christian respondents said the problem…
The Centrality of Faith As a teenager, she was one of the few students amongst her peers who didn’t share the dream of one day visiting America. But soon, sixteen-year-old Luisa of Italy would find herself in a school unlike anything she’d ever experienced. While she was accustomed to religion courses being offered as electives…
Join us for Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory’s final open house of the spring semester! The Spring Open House is a great way for you and your guests to see PVCP “in action,” as the campus will be buzzing with the 3rd Grade Wax Museum and the PVCP Art Festival. Not only will you have the…
Are you looking for a school where your student is not only challenged academically, but also nurtured spiritually and encouraged to reach his or her full potential in Christ? Do you desire an education that focuses more on equipping your child to think critically, search out truth, and approach life through a biblical framework than…
Panther Press
The Panther Press is the weekly newsletter created by the administrative office to keep parents informed of the current events, activities, and important dates at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory.
