ACSI Podcasts
On this channel are ACSI’s four podcasts: Sharpening Kingdom Leaders, with President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor. Grafted Together, with Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson. Student Leadership & Learning, with SLL Director Emily Pigott. The Flourishing Journey, with Director of Leadership Programs Dr. Edward Bunn. ACSI’s podcasts aim to equip Christian school educators and strengthen you in your calling to impact the next generation for Christ. On a weekly basis, you can hear interviews, stories, research, and more. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Watch these episodes on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@associationofchristianscho4983/featured
Episodes
Dr. Nathan Johnson, Head of School at Charleston Bilingual Academy, joins the Grafted Together Podcast to discuss how what we teach--and how we teach-- in Christian schools should be colored by suffering, service, and awe.
Dr. Nathan Johnson is the Head of School at Charleston Bilingual Academy in South Carolina and serves on the board of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). A 2001 graduate of Furman Universit...
Rachael Jones and Dr. Edward Bunn discuss ways leaders can maintain high standards without slipping into micromanagement, by empowering teams while fostering trust. -- The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.
Guest host Sean Englert shares what Northlake Christian School (LA) has learned through student assessments about biblical literacy and what type of biblical reading plan can help.
This episode is part of a series of episodes hosted by core members of ACSI's Spiritual Formation Network. Learn more about the SFN at www.acsi.org/spiritual-formation
Sean Englert serves as the Head of School and Director of Spiritual Li...
Learn about how the Legal Defense Reimbursement Fund can supplement your school's risk management with ACSI VP for Legal Affairs, Philip Scott. Also hear about advocacy work in Christian education and the Public Policy and Advocacy Summit from keynote speaker Dr. Shirley Magazi.
Learn more about the LDRP at www.acsi.org/LDRP
Register for the Public Policy & Advocacy Summit at www.acsi.org/Summit
Dr. Shirley Magazi is actively...
Guest host Samantha Farinacci of Oaks Christian Online School shares insights on chaplaining at a Christian school during an era of artificial intelligence.
This is the first of several episodes this summer that will be hosted by core members of ACSI's Spiritual Formation Network. Learn more about the SFN at www.acsi.org/spiritual-formation
Samantha (Sam) Farinacci received her bachelor's degree in English at California Lutheran Un...
Harbour International School: https://www.harboureducation.org/
Douglas Campbell, Senior Coordinator with the ACSI Ministry Team, hosts this edition of the Grafted Together Podcast alongside three members of the ACSI Spiritual Formation Network, Josh Leonard, Mark Wickersham, and Lilly Wooten.
Guest bios:
Mark Wickersham is in his 10th year at Evansville Christian School (where he serves as the Director of Spiritual Formation), 24th year in Christian education, and 31st year in education. Mark ...
Katherine Gallagher, CEO of GoStrategic, joins the Grafted Together Podcast to discuss God's command to make disciples. Gallagher is an experienced speaker and writer on topics including biblical worldview and organizational stewardship.
Katherine Gallagher is the CEO of GoStrategic, operating in generational momentum as second generation in leadership. With a robust background in education and leadership, she has over 30 years of ...
Laci Demeter, Director of ACSI Europe, shares a devotional about long-term faithful leadership, using the example of Noah. Laci shares how Noah's capacity to withstand the culture came from relationship, not willpower.
More on Laci Demeter:
Laci holds four master's degrees: MSc in Engineering, MA in Teaching EFL, MEd in Christian School Education, and EdS in Educational Leadership. Laci has been with ACSI Europe since 1995, and has...This episode features Kim Park, ACSI Accreditation Specialist in the International Division, speaking in a recent ACSI online chapel service on how true believers live in the realm of the spirit.
Kim Park is an experienced education professional who has served at ACSI for the past 11 years as an accreditation specialist for schools in the international division. A former educator, Kim holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and...
Emily Pigott hears from four seniors at Christian schools about how Christ-centered education has shaped their understanding of God and their own identities. These interviews were captured at a recent ACSI Apologetics Conference in Florida.
This episode features Dr. Mauro Meister, Director of ACSI Brazil, speaking on the Romans Road in a recent ACSI online chapel service.
Mauro has been involved with Christian Education for over 30 years in theology and over 20 years with Christian Schools. He holds a Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and a Th.M. from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is a pastor in a church he planted i...
Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to explore ways leaders can listen beyond the silence to uncover hidden disengagement, misalignment, or burnout.
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The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.
The ACSI podcasts will help...
This episode features Mike Epp, ACSI Senior Vice President of Global Development, speaking on the Holy Spirit during a recent ACSI Chapel service.
Mike has been involved in Christian school education for over 40 years, including nearly 20 with ACSI. Mike served at Pan American Christian Academy, a bilingual international Christian school in São Paulo, Brazil, for 19 years. He holds a Master’s in Education and Guidance, a B.S....
Jenn Lindemuth is the Curriculum Director of Chang Rai International Christian School in Thailand. She sits down with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin Brettenny to discuss the makeup of her school and her journey in Christ-centered education.
Chang Rai International Christian School: https://crics.asia/
Dr. Tim Padgett, Resident Theologian with the Colson Center, and Megan Almon, a speaker with Stand to Reason, are both keynote presenters at the upcoming Rooted Educator Worldview Summit (June 15-17 in Colorado Springs). They share pieces of what they will speak on at the Summit; to register, visit acsi.org/rooted.
Douglas Campbell, Senior Coordinator with the ACSI Ministry Team, hosts this edition of the Grafted Together Podcast alongside two members of the ACSI Spiritual Formation Network, Courtney Crenshaw and Brayden Brown.
Courtney Crenshaw leads a team of five youth pastors at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. She is passionate about intentional discipleship of the next generation, equipping staff members to confidently step i...
"You can't just sprinkle Jesus dust on an otherwise secular education." Noah Brink joins the Grafted Together Podcast and shares how Franklin Christian Academy (TN) prepares students for God's calling by teaching Christianly.
Noah Brink has spent the past twenty-three years serving in a wide range of roles within Christian schools and currently serves as the Head of School at Franklin Christian School in Franklin, TN. In 2023, Noah...
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