Spiritual Life

Discipleship at Westlake: Partnering with Families to Shape Christ-Centered Lives

At Westlake, our mission is to disciple students—not as a separate program or compartment, but as the very heart of everything we do. Discipleship is the DNA of Westlake. Just as DNA shapes every cell in the body, we believe that a student’s faith should shape every aspect of school life: academics, athletics, music, friendships, character, and decision-making.

Partnering Together

Discipleship is a shared journey, and it works best when key partnerships are embraced:

1. With Parents: We celebrate the God-given role you have in raising your children in the “training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). Our aim is to walk alongside you, supporting your efforts at home as we partner to guide students toward a living faith.
2. With Students: Jesus invites all people to “come.” At Westlake, we create age-appropriate opportunities for students to explore, ask questions, and grow in their relationship with Christ—helping them discover that following Him is the most joyful and meaningful path.
3. With the Church: God established the Church to carry out His mission, and our students are actively engaged in dozens of local congregations. We seek to strengthen these connections, partnering with churches to advance a shared mission of faith formation.

Faith Integrated Into Every Grade Level

While discipleship is woven throughout everything we do, we also offer intentional, age-appropriate opportunities for students to experience faith in action:

1. Daily Bible Class: Every student, from preschool through high school, participates in Bible class. Beyond academics, these classes help students see how Scripture intersects with life—guiding their choices, relationships, and understanding of God’s plan.
2. Weekly Chapel: Students gather weekly for worship and teaching, in groups tailored to their developmental stage: Preschool–2nd Grade, 3rd–6th Grade, and 7th–12th Grade. Through music, Scripture, age-relevant messages, and guest speakers from local churches and organizations, students are encouraged to live out their faith. Each year, students also take the lead in designing and presenting their own chapel, under the mentorship of their teachers or advisors.
3. Connect Groups: Secondary students (7th–12th Grade) participate in small group discussions, exploring how faith shapes their everyday experiences, decisions, and relationships.
4. Retreats and Mission Trips: Beginning-of-year retreats help secondary students build a strong biblical foundation, while senior mission trips serve as a culminating experience—an opportunity to put years of discipleship into practice in meaningful service.

Our hope and prayer is that every student, at every grade level, grows as a disciple—honoring Jesus in thought, word, and deed. Through this journey, students are not only learning about God’s story—they are discovering their place in it and learning to live it out each day.