Spiritual Life

2025-26 Theme - Care Deeply

A Message from our Dean of Christian Life

We are excited to share the Spiritual Life theme that will guide and shape our community during the ‘25-'26 school year: "Care Deeply." This theme calls each of us—students, parents, faculty, and staff—to embody the love of Christ in meaningful, transformative ways. At Oakland Christian, our desire is not only to speak about love but to live it out—to serve God and one another with compassion, humility, and purpose.

Rooted in the truth that we are fully known and deeply loved by God, this year's theme will challenge us to care in a way that reflects the very heart of Jesus. Together, we will build a foundation on His Word and step forward as His ambassadors, ready to impact our homes, school, and world with sacrificial love.

At Oakland Christian School, we are called to Care Deeply—serving God and one another in community. This means going beyond words and embodying Christ-like love through our actions. In the 2025-2026 school year, our Spiritual Life theme will challenge students, faculty, staff, parents, and coaches to develop genuine, sacrificial love that reflects the heart of Jesus.

We are fully known and loved by God — We first build a foundation that dismantles fear, shame, and worldly lies (Romans 8:15, 1 John 4:18).

We are called and sent into the world as His ambassadors — From our identity in Christ, we serve, care, and lead others in truth (John 20:21, Matthew 5:16)

Guiding Bible Passages:
1 John 4:19 – We love because He first loved us.

John 17:18 – As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.

Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another humbly in love.

We are eager to see how God will move in and through our Oakland Christian community as we learn to Care Deeply together.

Wishing you a blessed and fulfilling school year,

Chris Malmstrom
Dean of Christian Life