It must be kept in mind that the child is a whole being rather than several parts; therefore, his/her spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs must be considered in the formulation of goals, objectives, and curriculum. The goal of ECA is to help each student meet the following objectives in the major areas listed:
1. Spiritual (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
- Realize that God is active in all aspects of life (Isaiah 42:1-5)
- Realize s/he is a sinner in need of grace and forgiveness (Romans 3:23)
- Encounter Jesus Christ in a personal way as Savior and Lord (John 20:28-29)
- Acknowledge that God is not only a loving Father concerned with all aspects of his/her life, but also that God's holiness requires his/her reverence and awe (1 Peter 1:15-16)
- Believe the Bible is the Word of God and is divinely inspired, without error in the original manuscripts, and authoritative in matters of fact, faith, and practice (2 Timothy 3:16)
- Gain biblical knowledge that will support spiritual experience and allow for spiritual growth (2 Timothy 2:15)
- Apply biblical knowledge to life experiences (1 Timothy 4:11-16)
- Realize the lost condition of people without Jesus Christ, and be involved in opportunities to share God's love because of faith in Jesus Christ (Matthew 9:36-38)
2. Emotional (Psalm 100:3)
- Have a biblical basis for a realistic self-image that includes recognition and acceptance of weaknesses as well as strengths
- Develop the capacity to give and receive love
- Recognize, understand, and express emotions in appropriate ways
- Develop the ability to choose proper responses, and to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in life situations
3. Social (Romans 12:10)
- Accept who s/he is in Christ Jesus as a basis for relating to other people
- Choose attitudes and standards of behavior that promote kindness and sensitivity toward others and reflect moral integrity
- Appreciate and respect Colombia, as well as the country(ies) of his/her cultural origin
4. Physical (Romans 12:1)
- Accept his/her physical self as s/he has been created
- Understand and care for his/her body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
- Develop his/her physical potential and skills
- Enjoy a wide range of sports and physical activities
5. Intellectual (Deuteronomy 6:4-6)
- Develop intellectual curiosity
- Primarily, develop the communication skills of listening, reading with understanding, speaking, and writing in English
- Also, develop the communication skills of listening, reading with understanding, speaking, and writing in Spanish
- Master basic math computation skills
- Search for truth in an atmosphere of encouragement and acceptance
- Identify God-given abilities and develop them
- Participate in activities that will prepare him/her to live a godly life in a changing world
- Develop the ability to think critically by interacting with appropriate information and solve problems
