Core Values
Faithfulness
Called here through faith, we will work unceasingly to have the impact of our
discipleship be the defining mark of our school. Our common life and work at Andover
Newton will be measured by our witness, our trustworthiness and our transparency. We will
hold ourselves and all our partners to high standards of integrity and excellence. (1
Kings 9:4-5; Psalm 15; John 8:31; Rom 5:4; Eph 4:1)
Innovation
Andover Newton has a courageous pioneering spirit that has distinguished our school for
two centuries. Honoring that tradition of innovation and believing in its necessity, we
will seek to create an atmosphere of learning and academic freedom so that the newness of
the Spirit can be experienced by all who come here. (Ezekiel 11:19; Isaiah 43:14; 2
Corinthians 5:17)
Joy
We will strive to be known for our faith-filled joy. Each day in the life of our school
will be a celebration of God’s presence and an expression of our
gratitude for all we have received. We will be distinguished by the delight we take in
our mission and in one another. (Psalm 32:11; Luke 15:3-7; Romans 15:13; 1
Thess.5.16)
Sacred Hospitality
We are committed to being an open and accessible community for all who come here to study
or be nourished in ministry. We will seek to eliminate barriers of prejudice and
ignorance, orient ourselves to welcoming the stranger, and treat everyone with dignity
and respect. We are committed to preparing a new generation of transformational leaders
who can take the world into their hearts, build understanding, and be agents of
reconciliation.
(Genesis 18:1-7; Romans 5:2; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2)
Stewardship
We know that all we have is not ours but God’s. We will strive to be
good stewards of the sacred traditions we have inherited. We recognize that this pledge
also commits us to stewardship of the physical, financial, human, and natural resources
that are in our care. And, recognizing our interdependence with all creation, we are
committed to the long term sustainability of these resources. We will work to build a
heritage of trustworthiness in our actions within this school community, and with the
world and all creatures in it. (1 Cor. 4:2; Matthew 25:21)
Justice
Both within our school and in all our relations with the world, Andover Newton will seek
to practice biblically centered justice and compassion. We will do this individually and
communally, providing the best means for ordering our relationships in ways that are
consistent with our faith. We will advocate for justice and stand in solidarity with all
who are oppressed or marginalized.
(Amos 5:21-24; Micah 6:6-8; Matthew 25:34-46)