About Us
Why Ebenezer?
Ebenezer Christian School is non-denominational, serving children and families of Antrim and Charlevoix Counties. At Ebenezer Christian school, students experience a Christian-based education from preschool through eighth grade. Our focus is to provide a strong academic and spiritual foundation for young people that supports them throughout life as they experience it in accordance with the Word of God as revealed in the Bible.
Our curriculum is centered around the Word of God. The primary focus on traditional subjects of math, history, science, and language arts, are taught from a biblical perspective. We teach students how to problem-solve and encourage independence. They are challenged to think innovatively when seeking solutions. We help students to discover how they learn and retain knowledge through multimodal learning techniques to prepare them for life’s challenges and an ever-changing world. We live daily in an environment of respect for one another and our world. We search for answers through prayer and God’s Word when challenges arise.
Our blended classrooms allow for expedited learning, retention, and mastery of the curricula. In each class, the older students receive instruction in the presence of the younger students and the younger students receive instruction in the presence of the older students. This dichotomy allows for the younger students to be exposed to more advanced concepts while also allowing the older students to review and recall prior learning. Our students consistently perform above the national average in all subject areas during standardized assessments.
Our Core Values
Faith
Above all else is GOD; who, through Jesus Christ leads us to salvation by His sacrifice for our sins and His love for us all. Ebenezer is first and foremost a Christ-Centered school where GOD remains the nucleus about which everything else forms.
Character
The Lord is pleased when His children grow in character. Ebenezer guides students on a path of practicing Christian virtues, setting a good example for others to follow, and being truthful in all things.
Service
True services seeks to honor GOD by loving completely and honestly, without anticipation of reward. Ebenezer guides each student in finding whatever gift they have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of GOD’s grace.
Respect
In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you (Matthew 7:12). Ebenezer is a shining beacon of love, hope, and joy. Our students, staff, and families live our Christian ideals every day and endeavor to affect positive change in our community and world.
Where we came from
The History of Ebenezer Christian School
1939
A Dream Starts
GOD puts a dream into the hearts of community members in Ellsworth, MI to establish a school that would teach their children in a Christian environment.
1945
School Opens
Ebenezer Christian School was founded in 1945 by people of faith who wanted the Holy Bible to be the basis for the education of their children. Today, Ebenezer continues to carry on this tradition of providing a high quality education based on Biblical values.
2002
Preschool Founded
Through tireless efforts of staff and school board, ECS Preschool is officially licensed and operating. After a brief interruption in 2020-2021, the preschool re-opened for the 2022-2023 school year.
2018
Building for the Future
A generous grant from Richard and Helen DeVos jumpstarts our dream for building a brand new school building. Fund development ongoing to ensure building project is fully funded prior to ground breaking.
2020
Continuation of In-Person Learning
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many schools were closing and experiencing significant learning loss, ECS maintained in-person learning
Future
What’s Next
As we move into the future, Ebenezer Christian School continues to be a beacon of light, providing children a world-class Christian education.
Meet Our Teaching Staff
Dori Drenth
K – 2nd Grade
Sarah Aungst
3rd – 5th Grade
Pam Bekkering
6th – 8th Grade
Mari Manders
Preschool Director
Maggie Hamilton
Preschool Assistant
Join Our Team
The Ebenezer Christian School team of dedicated, selfless teachers and staff is expanding. If you are an educator with a heart for Jesus and passion for children, click below to see our available opportunities.
Hours
Mon – Fri
8:00 am — 2:45 pm
Sat-Sun
Closed
