The Stony Brook School is committed in its mission statement to “challenge young men and women to know Jesus Christ.” That desire is evidenced in the daily rhythms of our community. Students are encouraged, challenged, and nurtured by faculty, administrators, staff, coaches, dorm parents, spouses and families, and their friends and classmates. The integration of faith and learning in the classroom, Chapel services, retreats, and student or faculty led Bible studies and prayer groups all serve to help foster individual growth in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Students are required to attend a chapel service as part of most academic days. They hear from guest speakers, the Stony Brook faculty and their peers on a wide range of topics. In addition, boarders attend formal Sunday Chapel services. Optional communion services are offered monthly.

Students also are involved serving the larger community and world. Many students participate in H.E.A.R.T., blood drives, Operation Christmas Child, the 30-Hour Famine, trips to the local Veteran’s home, prison visitations, and raising money for special world needs, such as the Tsunami Relief Fund in 2005. Spring Break and summer trips are offered with a focus on outreach and caring for the needs of others.