Senior Leadership
I am inspired by the faith, courage, and reverence for God by Christian educators around the world! It reminds me of the story recounted in I Samuel 17 about David defeating Goliath. In verse 29, David’s response to the inaction of his elder brothers and the Israelites especially encourages me. He boldly and nobly answers the call to action by asking, "Is there not a cause?”
I can think of no greater cause than to partner with you as you advance Kingdom education. We fully believe that authentic devotion to the Christian faith and academic excellence are mutually reinforcing. There are not two or three forms of excellence, but rather an ethos that is cultivated throughout every facet of our schools. Faith is not separated from learning but rather integrated intentionally, resulting in a distinctive Christian worldview.
Scholarship and learning become an integral component to the maturation process known as discipleship. Thus, becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, the ultimate objective of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20), is the prize for which we strive; it is the highest form of excellence! It is certainly conceivable that we could produce students with the spiritual depth needed to enter our pluralistic society and not fall prey to empty philosophies. Rather, they would be equipped to saturate the marketplace to which God has called them with confidence, purpose, and an eternal perspective.
ACSI’s ongoing mission is to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We want to serve you as you continue to cultivate and sustain a flourishing school. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you—thank you for your obedience to God’s call on your life—you are indeed making a difference.
Dr. Larry Taylor, President & CEO, ACSI
larry_taylor@acsi.org
719-867-0200
ACSI Senior Leadership
Dr. David Balik
Vice President USA / Director for North America
Dr. Gavin Brettenny
Chief Strategy Officer
Kevin Buelke
Chief Finance Officer
Roger Cressey
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Stephen Deck
Vice President of Education Standards
Laci Demeter
Director of Europe
Cindy Dodds
Chief School Improvement Officer
Michael Epp
Senior Vice President of Global Development
Chuck Gilliam
Vice President of Membership and Strategic Alliances,
Senior Director, Eastern Division
Brett Henry, J.D.
Chief Operating Officer
John Klingstedt
Chief of Staff
Peter Lee
Director of East Asia
Chris Loncar
Vice President, Human Resources
Christi Lynn
Vice President, Communications & Engagement
Dr. Sosthene Maletoungou
Director of Africa
Jerry Nelson
Chief Ministry Officer
Dr. Angela Patterson
Director for International Schools
Emily Pigott
Vice President of Educational Resources & Student Programs
Stuart Salazar
Director of Latin America
Philip Scott, J.D.
Vice President for Legal Affairs
Rajeev Shaw
Vice President of Sales
Dr. Agus Susanto
Director of Asia Pacific
Dr. Cecil Swetland
Vice President for Development
Dr. Mark T
Director of South Asia
P. George Tryfiates
Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs
Susan Verheul
Vice President, Executive Initiatives
News and Press Releases
Sevenstar Celebrates 20 Years of Expanding Christ-Centered Online Education
Sevenstar, a ministry of ACSI, is celebrating 20 years of equipping Christian schools and families with biblically integrated online education that expands access to high-quality Kingdom education around the world.
Since its founding in 2006, Sevenstar has remained committed to equipping schools with flexible, biblically integrated academic solutions that help students thrive while supporting a variety of educational models. Over the past two decades, Sevenstar has partnered with more than 600 Christian schools, expanding access to Christ-centered learning across the United States and internationally.
Today, Sevenstar offers more than 200 biblically integrated courses for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, including core academic subjects, electives, world languages, Advanced Placement® courses, dual credit opportunities, and credit recovery. Sevenstar enables schools to expand course offerings while providing students with individualized pathways to succeed.
Sevenstar CEO & Head of School Brett Henry shared the importance of this historic milestone.
"From the beginning, we have believed that Christian education is strongest in partnership with families, schools, churches, and educators who share a common conviction that every student is created in the image of God. All students deserve the opportunity to learn, grow, and flourish within a biblical worldview. Twenty years in, we're not looking back. We're looking forward with gratitude and expectation to what God will do next."
Sevenstar continues to play an important role in advancing Christian education globally. In 2022, ACSI acquired Sevenstar to accelerate its shared vision of expanding access to Kingdom Education worldwide. While Sevenstar remains a separate entity, its online learning solutions are an integral part of ACSI's educational resources, serving thousands of Christian schools worldwide.
As Sevenstar celebrates this milestone anniversary, the organization remains committed to equipping Christian schools with innovative, biblically faithful academic solutions that prepare students to impact the world for Christ.
About Sevenstar:
Sevenstar is a wholly owned subsidiary and ministry of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The organization offers more than 200 quality online courses taught from a biblical worldview, including Bible, electives, Advanced Placement®, dual credit, and credit recovery. Sevenstar’s flexible course options that align with academic goals, adapt to students’ schedules and pacing, and integrate into a school’s existing structure. This allows families to address curriculum or scheduling gaps with confidence.
In 2022, ACSI acquired Sevenstar to accelerate its vision for expanding access to Kingdom education around the world. Sevenstar remains a separate entity, but its works are an integral part of ACSI’s educational resources offerings. To learn more about Sevenstar, visit the website.
About the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI):
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ACSI exists to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. ACSI advances excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools through multiple services including teacher and administrator certification, school accreditation, legal/legislative assistance, and curriculum publishing. Serving more than 25,000 schools in 108 countries, ACSI helps more than 5.5 million students worldwide connect to Christian education. To learn more about ACSI, visit the website.