History

Reverend Paul Kibler, founding pastor of RLS, saw Lutheran education as an extension of the church and another way to reach out to the community.  He knew the importance of bringing children up in the training and instruction of the Lord by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the families of the Church and community at large.  His vision was for RLS to provide an environment that stimulated spiritual growth and academic excellence while encouraging children’s expression of their unique God-given talents.  This mission would promote the active participation of parents and congregation members while facilitating children’s interaction with the community through service, and a well-rounded, developmentally appropriate curriculum would focus on the sovereignty of God in all aspects of school life in a warm, nurturing environment.

A feasibility study confirmed the need for a school in the community and following a congregational vote in 2001, the Resurrection Lutheran School Board was established.  The board, consisting of five church members, a RLC pastor and an administrator began implementing the plan for an elementary school.  In the fall of 2002, Resurrection Lutheran School opened its doors to 18 kindergarten students.  This inaugural class was made up of 5% church members while 95% of the kindergarten families came from the community, thus validating the important community outreach that was intended.

One grade was added each year for the next several years.  In 2005 school, church and community growth allowed RLC to expand the facility in order to do His work.  A middle school was added in 2007, and today Resurrection Lutheran School serves nearly 150 students, our first class graduating in the spring of 2010.  With nearly 55% of our school families currently attending Resurrection Lutheran Church, Pastor Paul’s outreach vision has been realized.

“Resurrection Lutheran School continues to be committed to bringing up generations of children in the training and instruction of the Lord.  Because of this commitment, we will provide a Lutheran educational experience that is Christ-centered as well as academically- focused for children in Grades K-8.”