For more than 40 years, ACSI has faithfully lived out its mission around the world:

To strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ.

Since our founding in 1978, our vision has steadfastly desired that:

ACSI will become a leading international organization that promotes Christian education and provides training and resources to Christian schools and Christian educators.

As our mission continues, ACSI is renewing our commitment to Christian schools and educators to help them deal with today’s challenging times—characterized by seismic cultural shifts and disruption. 

Today and into the future we will continue to assist, encourage and develop:

  • Schools that contribute to the public good through effective teaching and learning and that are biblically sound, academically rigorous, socially engaged, and culturally relevant; and
  • Educators who embody a biblical worldview, engage in transformational teaching and discipling, and embrace personal and professional growth.

Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy. 

pillar_logoADVANCING – Leading Christ-centered education toward excellence and flourishing

ACCESS – Making Christ-centered education available and obtainable

ADVOCACY – Promoting and protecting Christ-centered education for today and tomorrow

This will allow ACSI to be laser-focused on promoting excellence in Kingdom education around the world in the months and years to come.

Discover how ACSI can serve you by taking the time to visit our updated website. We’re excited to journey with you by providing new opportunities and services.

We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom Education today and into the future.

 

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Over the past two years, ACSI has diligently sought the Lord's guidance through prayer, and is now positioning everything under three pillars: Advancing, Access and Advocacy. 

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Colorado Springs, CO 80962
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ACSI Launches New Collaboration with the North American Mission Board, Equipping 47,000 Churches

May 20, 2024, 11:20 AM by Brittany Steward

Colorado Springs, CO- The Association of Christian Schools International is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the North American Mission Board (NAMB), aimed at fostering Christian education within North America. NAMB serves the 47,000 Southern Baptist churches and pastors across North America through strategic leadership, resource, and support, to help reach people with the gospel.

After months of prayer, dialogue, and collaboration, Dr. Jimmy Scroggins, lead pastor of Family Church in South Florida, and Trevin Wax, Vice President of Resources and Marketing at NAMB, have unveiled a compelling resource titled "The Education Reformation: Why Your Church Should Start a Christian School." This monograph serves as both an inspiring call to action and a practical guide for pastors and church leaders.

ACSI President & CEO Larry Taylor shared his thoughts on the new collaboration with NAMB. 

"We are calling upon pastors to envision a generation of ambassadors for Jesus Christ, molded through Christian education," expressed Taylor. "We envision a future where the next generation is equipped with a firm Christ-centered foundation and a biblical worldview, capable not only of engaging with the culture but also of navigating and thriving amidst secular ideologies."

ACSI encourages existing Christian schools to consider ways they can support new initiatives within their communities. Whether through launching satellite campuses or providing resources such as desks and chairs, schools have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing access to Christ-centered education.

To support this initiative, ACSI encourages churches of all denominations to explore the resources available on the NAMB website: https://www.namb.net/schools. 

ACSI offers "How to Start a Christian School" training, complete with a comprehensive timeline checklist and supplementary resources, to assist emerging schools. To learn more, visit the website.

About 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.