Spiritual Emphasis

As a unique Seventh-day Adventist community, we intentionally create meaningful experiences and diverse opportunities for our students to meet Jesus.

We work closely with the Marietta SDA Church pastoral staff to give students opportunities to learn, to serve, to share, and to lead. Through daily classroom worships, weekly pastoral visits, weekly chapel programs, service projects, and community outreach — Jesus is central to everything we do.

Infused in everything we do is character education — we want our students to have a clear picture of what it means to be a true Christian in this world — following Jesus' example in standing up and speaking up for what is right, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and sharing God's love in simple but profoundly impactful ways.

Every year we challenge our students to go on a spiritual journey with us. In a five-year cycle, we delve into various aspects of fulfilling God's will for our lives.

2025-2026: We begin our cycle by sharing the teachings from the book of Matthew 5-- in verses 3-12 we read the core message that Jesus preaches in the Sermon on the Mount, known as The Beatitudes (blessings). Here, Jesus describes the character of true kingdom citizens and the profound blessings that flow from living according to His values.
2026-2027: We continue by teaching the core tenets of servant leadership — being encouraging, listening, being respectful, and making the right choices. Matthew 20:26: "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant."
2027-2028: We dive deeper by seeking Christ first — actively practicing gratitude, obedience, meditation, and continued dialogue with Him. Matthew 6:33: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."
2028-2029: We lead students to the next logical step — challenging them to live lives worthy of His calling and to shine as His light in the world. Ephesians 4:1: "I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." And Ephesians 5:8: "For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light."
2029-2030: We enter the final phase of our cycle, growing servant leaders who share God's love with our community — and beyond. Matthew 28:19: "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

At Carman, we desire to make the choices that will ensure we are worthy of His call — so that we may Go Ye Therefore… and share HIS LIGHT with everyone we meet!