About ACSI
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.
Vision 2030
Our Vision 2030 strategic plan continues to build upon our three foundational pillars of Advancing, Access, and Advocacy through four new growth initiatives to globally support flourishing Christ-centered education. We will continue in bold and innovative ways, not only responding to critical needs before us today but also planning for the future of Christ-centered education tomorrow.
We invite you to join us as together, we advance the cause of Kingdom education today and into the future.
Contacts
Mailing Address
Association of Christian Schools International
P.O. Box 62249
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
(800) 367.5391
Office of Communication & Engagement
communications@acsi.org
(719) 367-5391
Media Inquiries
media_inquiries@acsi.org
(719) 867-0243
News & Press Releases
ACSI Announces Elisa Carlson as the New Board Chair
The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to announce Elisa Carlson as its new Board Chair. She will assume her duties Oct. 7.
In this role, Carlson will lead the ACSI Board of Directors for a two-year term, ensuring proper board oversight and accountability so that the association effectively fulfills its mission to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide. She will provide strategic leadership and spiritual oversight, helping to steward the association’s resources faithfully while guiding the board in effective, mission-aligned governance.
ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor expressed his excitement in the appointment of Elisa Carlson’s to serve in this role.
“We are honored to welcome Elisa Carlson as the new Chair of the ACSI Board,” he said. “She has served faithfully on the board for several years and leads a fruitful member school in Oregon. Elisa brings exceptional wisdom, experience, and passion for Christian education, and we are confident that her leadership will help advance our mission worldwide. We are also grateful for former Board Chair Dr. Todd Marrah’s exceptional service and are glad that he will continue serving as an ACSI Board Member.”
Carlson brings over three decades of experience in both public and private schools. She currently serves as the Head of School at Central Christian School in Redmond, OR, and has served on the ACSI Board as Chair-elect.
Carlson has also served on both the ACSI Global and Northwest Accreditation Commissions.
She expressed her excitement and commitment to her new position.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Board Chair and to work alongside such committed leaders who share a deep passion for advancing Kingdom education. As we move forward with Vision 2030, my focus is on keeping our eyes on the prize while seeking the Lord’s direction and discerning the best way ahead,” she said. “I’m eager to strengthen not only faithful governance and spiritual discernment, but also our growth as a truly global association. The goal is for Christian schools to flourish and, most importantly, for students to come alive in Christ. Whatever we can do as an association and board to foster that, the better."
ACSI is confident that Carlson’s leadership will provide strong guidance to ensure the organization’s mission is fulfilled.