About Us
HERO is a project of Heartland Christian Ministries Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering churches to transform communities through faith-based education.
Our Mission
The mission of Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) is to form partnerships between churches and Christian educators in order to have a greater impact with families in their congregation and community. Their joint efforts will help to reform education by launching and supporting innovative Christian schools, (or Creative Christian Learning Environments, CCLEs) as an alternative to public education.​HERO is a project of Heartland Christian Ministries Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering churches to transform communities through faith-based education.
Our Name
HEARTLAND
All things beautiful and worthy come from the heart. Our organization originated in the heart of America, (Kansas), and we believe our location is significant. As this movement spreads across the US, we are seeing churches wake up to their calling to offer Christian education as a response to our nation's deep desire for faith-filled learning and the Church's call to discipleship.
EDUCATION
While there are many worthy causes to invest in, Christian education is the focus of our joint efforts and the sole reason we are collaborating. Education for the glory of God!
REFORMATION
This word signifies the need for transformation of the current educational landscape. It is no secret that the current education system is in need of reform. Our combined efforts and the Lord at work in each of our members will bring about the needed change.
ORGANIZATION
Our collaborative network is mighty as we join forces to reform education and watch the movement of creative Christian learning environments (CCLEs) grow across the country.
Network
HERO provides the necessary resources and connections for those who want to start or support a CCLE. Our network is comprised of pastors, congregations, community leaders, concerned parents, donors, or any Christian who is ready to serve on the mission field of education in their own local community.
Impact
HERO serves Christian educators and their supporting churches so that they can provide high quality faith-based educational models as alternatives for families in their congregation and community.
Value
Families are desperate for alternatives to public school and are seeking school options that align with their faith and values. Many families cannot homeschool full time and cannot afford traditional, costly private Christian schools. So what is a family to do?
The HERO network offers the alternatives that families are looking for. By launching and supporting smaller, more simplified or hybrid school models (Creative Christian Learning Environments, CCLE), HERO provides the solution for families who want to flee from toxic environments and the government’s agenda and see their children flourish in a faith-filled, Christian environment.
Statement of Faith
HCMA affirms its adherence to Christian principles and commits to operate in faithfulness to God, Jesus Christ, and the historic Christian faith. It is believed that the Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, and therefore serves as the ultimate and final source of the Corporation’s beliefs.
The Board may, from time to time, adopt supplemental or additional statements, policies, or declarations addressing matters of faith, morals, and conduct. Any such statements, together with this Statement of Faith, shall collectively define the Corporation’s beliefs, practices, and convictions.