Aletheia Springs

Christian Education Center

Ferrum, Virginia 24088

(540) 365-7442

"Making Known the Words of Truth"

What is Aletheia Springs Christian Education Center?
Aletheia Springs, established in 1973, provides Christian young people with a biblical basis to help meet the challenges of our society.  Aletheia Springs gives Christian students an opportunity to grasp the relevancy of the Bible and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life.  Aletheia Springs is an aid to parents and local churches.  The following two Scriptures describe the distinctiveness of Aletheia Springs:

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightiest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee.  Proverbs 22:21 (KJV)

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.  I Peter 3:15 & 16 (NASB)

The summer sessions of Aletheia Springs provide opportunity for serious Christians to study areas where the Bible and secular society most often come in conflict.  Only those who earnestly desire to know and act upon God's will for their lives should attend.  Those who show by their actions that learning is not their goal will only be a distraction to others and will be asked to return home. 

What is the cost of attending the programs at Aletheia Springs?
Aletheia Springs operates exclusively in dependence upon the Lord.  No fees are assessed or solicited.  Those exercised to contribute financially are encouraged to do so in obedience to the leading of the Lord.  Aletheia Springs is a non-profit organization recognized by the IRS.

When are the 2011 programs of Aletheia Springs?

Early Senior High/College Grade 11th & up June 12-18
Pre-High School Grades 5-7 June 19-25
Intermediate Girls Grades 8-10 July 3-9
Intermediate Boys Grades 8-10 July 17-23
Senior High/College Grade 11th and older July 31-August 6

Signature of a Parent/Guardian (if student is under 18 years old.)

For more information on Aletheia Springs, contact:
Dr. Gerald Stiles, Managing Director at 540-365-7442

 

Summer 2011 Theme: "Escape from Laodicea"

(Becoming Red-Hot in a Lukewarm Age)

The Bible leaves us no doubt as to what will characterize the days just prior to the return of Christ for His bride, the Church. Note in particular Revelation 3:14-22. The Lord Jesus there describes Christendom in its last days as "neither hot nor cold" but nauseatingly "lukewarm." We further find in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 a graphic picture of the "last days. "Sadly, the Church today has taken on many of these distinctive. We cannot deny that many, even in evangelical churches, like the broader culture, are also "covetous" (love money) and "love pleasure more than God." We might add "unthankful" and "proud" to the list. This being so, we do well to "repent" and flee these revolting behavioral traits so that we might become "red-hot" in this Lukewarm age.

This summer we will address nine characteristics largely missing from the Church that are required to become truly set on fire for the Lord Jesus. Warning! This means going against the grain of much of modern evangelicalism, but, in the end will result in hearing "Well done, Thou good and faithful servant!"

The following are what we see largely missing in the Church today. This List presents the outline of our teaching this summer.

  • The fear of the Lord

  • Consuming love for God

  • Hatred for sin

  • Love of the Scriptures

  • The Lordship of Christ

  • Passion for souls

  • Love for the brethren

  • Effectual fervent prayer

  • Godliness with contentment

It is our firm conviction that when Christians become characterized by the above distinguishing features, they will “escape Laodicea" and ignite with a burning passion, bringing pleasure to the Lord Jesus Christ. We wil1 be praying to this end for all whom the Lord sends our way this summer.
Our Teachers
This summer will include a variety of godly men who have taught at Aletheia Springs in previous years.  These will include members of our board, alumni, and others with a special gift and anointing of the Lord to minister to serious Christian young people.

Some of our rules:
 ● A spirit of Christian grace and forbearance is expected at all times.
 ● Students must attend all sessions unless ill.
 ● Scripture memory work is required.
 ● Students must have permission to leave the grounds.
 ● No gum or snacks are to be brought or mailed to the center.
 ● Students must have permission to leave the grounds.
 ● Students will share in keeping cabins tidy and cleaning up after meals.
 ● Medicines of all types are to be turned in to the nurse upon arrival.
 ● Students are expected to respect our standards of modesty in dress. 
In case of cancellation, please notify us as soon as possible at: Phone: 540-365-7442

 

Aletheia Springs
P. O. Box 309
Ferrum, Virginia 24088
Phone: (540) 365-7442

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Arrival Time -Sunday between 2-4 PM
Departure -Saturday between 11:30 AM-2 PM

PLEASE RESPECT THESE HOURS!
THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR PROGRAM.
 

Some things to bring:

Bible (required)
Notebook & pens
Musical instrument
Softball glove
Sweater or jacket
Camera & film
Towels/soap/shampoo

Modest one-piece swimsuit
Sleeping bag or Sheets
Pillow & flashlight
Stamps & envelopes
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Banquet clothes
 

A moderate amount of spending money for the book table, soft drinks and A. S. t-shirts
For Friday-night banquets, girls will wear a modest-length dress or skirt, and boys will wear a collared shirt (no t-shirts) and dress pants (no shorts).  No formal attire, please.

Some things NOT to bring:

Pets
Firearms
CD players or radios

Tobacco or alcohol
Food or gum
Flip flops

 

Board of Directors

Irwin Bailey
Temple Hills, MD 

J. Clayton Davis
Waynesville, NC

Grant Edwards
Greer, SC

Dr. Craig Shakarji
Rockville, MD

George Shakarji (Chairman)
Rockville, MD

Joshua Shelor
Roanoke, VA

Dr. Gerald J. Stiles
(Managing Director/Secretary-Treasure)
Ferrum, VA

Aletheia Springs Doctrinal Statement:

We believe in the verbal plenary inspiration of the Bible, its reliability and validity in all that it affirms, including: the deity of Christ, a literal special creation of the world and man for the glory of God, the fall of man resulting in his total depravity and the need for salvation by grace through faith, the personal pre-millennial return of our Lord Jesus Christ for all true believers and the physical resurrection of the dead either to eternal bliss or eternal damnation.

 

 

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