Why Choose a Christian Education?

The GAC experience is faith-infused, cultivating the next generation of Christian leaders.

Greater Atlanta Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school that encourages students to learn more about what it means to have faith in God and put it into action. Every class and program at GAC is grounded in a biblical worldview, shaping how students learn, think and engage with the world around them.

Our community strives to meet each student wherever they are on their faith journey and inspire them toward Christ. The result is a community where students grow spiritually and emotionally through serving others and engaging in deep and relevant conversations. Relationships are of the utmost importance, and we are humbled to walk alongside families through life. It is our hope that students and families would be met with love and encouragement as we seek to grow as Jesus did, in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52).

CHAPEL AND STUDENT MINISTRY

Chapel is held multiple times a week at each school level. Students engage in peer-led praise and worship and hear messages that are meaningful and relevant to their age level.

MISSIONS AND SERVICE

Students and faculty travel across the country and the world to share the Gospel and help those in need.

SPIRITUAL RETREATS

Annual camp-like retreats at every school level. Students hear from special speakers, connect in small groups, participate in service projects, worship God, play games, and laugh together.

Authentic and Active Faith

At GAC, Christian faith is integrated into every aspect of school life, creating daily opportunities for students and families to grow spiritually, serve others, and develop a biblical worldview.

Bible Class

Chapel

Student Ministry Program

Student Worship Band

Spiritual Retreats

Global & Local Missions

Celebrating Christian Holidays

At GAC, Christmas and Easter are foundational to the Christian faith and central to our school community. Throughout each season, our campus comes alive with meaningful opportunities to celebrate the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus. From worship and chapel to special events, performances, service opportunities, and classroom traditions, these important moments in the Christian story are woven throughout campus and celebrated together as a community.

High School Prefect System

Parent Opportunities

Statement of Faith

At GAC, students are shaped by their families, peers, and instructors. This is a Christ-centered community that takes seriously the gift and responsibility to represent Christ in how we worship, learn, and live. Our Statement of Faith and Community Covenant demonstrate these beliefs and ensure that GAC thrives as a faith-infused academic community.

The GAC Statement of Faith is signed annually by each member of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, and staff. The signatures are their promise to uphold our mutual beliefs in God’s message reflected in the Bible and historic Christianity. Click here to read GAC's Statement of Faith.

Community Covenant

Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) is a K-12 school and a community that takes seriously the growth of students intellectually, physically, in service to others, and in favor with God. To fulfill the school’s mission, and to be models for students and families, all entrusted with responsibility in the GAC Community – the Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty and staff commit annually to live by and in accordance with the principles found in this Community Covenant.

What sets GAC apart is the genuine investment the coaches, teachers, and administrators have made into our children not just academically or athletically, but personally and spiritually as well. Our children are constantly encouraged, challenged, and supported by people who truly care about who they are becoming. The staff pours into them with intentionality, helping them grow in confidence, character, leadership, and faith. They don’t simply see our children as students, they see them as individuals with God-given purpose and potential.Samantha Griggs, High School Parent

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Christian life Spaces

Bastian Center Stage & Cross Tower

An iconic campus landmark where students and families gather for worship, prayer, baptisms, celebrations, and community events that reflect GAC's Christian foundation.

Cross Tower High School Spiritual Retreat

Performing Arts Center, Artusa Hall

A gathering place for chapel services, student-led worship, and special Christian Life programs for families that bring the school community together in faith.

Middle School Chapel - House Sorting Cremony

The Long Forum

A versatile venue used for high school and all-school chapels, guest speakers, and programs that encourage students to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Center for Christian Life & Missions

Located in Tidwell Commons, this dedicated space serves as the hub for discipleship, missions education, student leadership development, and service opportunities both locally and globally.

Christian Education in Atlanta, Student Bible Study

All Across Campus

Christian Life happens throughout the school day in classrooms, athletic facilities, outdoor spaces, and common areas, creating daily opportunities for prayer, mentorship, Bible study, worship, and meaningful faith conversations.

As parents, we love the character and faith development. You can’t put a price tag on that. Children are a blessing and surrounding them with the right village (I.e. educational, social, spiritual) is our responsibility. It’s our job to set the right foundation for them so that they can go out into the world confident in who they are as a child of God.Angela Crawford, Lower School Parent

Christian Life Moments

Four young men play Spikeball on a grassy lawn in front of a building and trees.

A metal slide extends from a building's upper level to a dock on a calm lake, with lush green lawns and trees surrounding the scene.

Three girls in helmets and harnesses swing from a metal bar suspended from a pole, with a wooden building and lush green trees in the background.

A group of young men stand with their arms around each other in a huddle on a paved path in front of a building with large open doorways.

Six boys wearing headphones and t-shirts stand in front of tiered stadium seating.

A young boy and an adult examine an open treasure chest on a stage in front of a large audience seated in a hall with wooden beams.

A group of people stand in a circle with their hands raised towards a tall, illuminated tower against a dark night sky.

Children in red shirts and some in t-shirts with colorful designs raise their hands in a large room with wooden paneling and tall windows.

A man and a woman joyfully splash in a pool with a building and trees in the background.

Children in the foreground hold up cards and a shower of sparks erupts from a bag, while a red curtain forms the background.

A group of friends stands around a bonfire at night, with fireworks visible in the dark background.

A group of boys sit in chairs on a patio at night, with string lights overhead and a building in the background.

"It is our mission at GAC to help each child grow as Jesus did, in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. (Luke 2:52) Christian life at GAC is filled with students experiencing God in exciting and tangible ways: in the classroom, chapel, service opportunities, missions (both local and abroad), and through meaningful relational connections. We believe every student's faith is unique and their influence matters for the kingdom of God."

Justin Bagwell, Director of Christian Life

Contact

Justin Bagwell

Director of Christian Life

Christian Life Team

Hannah An
Worship Coordinator

Tia Graves
Christian Life & Mission Support

Maggie Harrison
Faculty Fellow