Mission Statement

Our Vision:
Anchored in our Christ-centered mission, Lipscomb University will lead as a top-tier, nationally recognized institution.
We will excel in teaching, learning and research; be ambitious in our service to others; and be driven by continuous
improvement.

Our Mission:
We are a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences.

Our Core Tenets:
We are a community engaged with the life and teachings of Jesus. We are committed to an ongoing search for truth.
We provide excellent, whole-person learning experiences to shape lives of character, leadership, service and faith. We
equip people to succeed in their vocation and contribute to the common good by living out their faith in action.

Our Goals:
Goal 1: Provide a premier, learner-focused
Christian education
Goal 2: Promote and develop spiritual growth and
transformation across our community
Goal 3: Recruit, support, retain and graduate students
with the tools for a purposeful life
Goal 4: Build a culture of diversity, equity and belonging
where people thrive as image-bearers of God
Goal 5: Expand our engagement, influence and impact
by forging deep connections with communities,
organizations and alumni
Goal 6: Empower and sustain a culture of
effectiveness, efficiency, collaboration and
financial strength across our community

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Mission Statement

Learning Matters is a non-profit organization established in 2006 with a mission to reduce barriers to learning and ensure educational equity for K-12 students with learning disabilities. The most prevalent learning disability is Dyslexia, which impacts 1-in-5 individuals.

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Mission Statement

Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee empowers young people to own their economic success and is the only organization entirely dedicated to preparing kids to lead healthy financial lives.

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Mission Statement

JMS is a community funded private middle school that was established to serve the Nashville area with the exceptional education at an affordable cost. We maintain a nurturing educational environment for students of all faiths and backgrounds.
Inspired by Jewish values, the mission of Jewish Middle School’s inclusive community is to guide our students to become engaged learners and passionate leaders so that they may ultimately contribute to a purpose greater than themselves.

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Mission Statement

International Outreach Ministries was founded to improve the physical and moral conditions of children and families. We seek to empower each person to achieve stability, self-sufficiency, self-esteem and hope for the future through the provision of education and outreach services locally and abroad. We specifically provide food and resources to struggling families from our food pantry. Additionally, we provide educational resources in the form of GED preparatory classes, computer literacy training, and basic math tutoring. Our goal is to assist families in becoming self-sufficient and hopeful during difficult times.

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