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 Names Future Senior Director for the Central Division
ACSI is pleased to announce that Mike Allen has been named the new Central Division Senior Director. In this role, Allen will drive strategic growth across the Division by mentoring educators, strengthening relationships with school leaders, and championing initiatives that advance Christian education.
Allen will assume this role July 1, 2026, following the passing of the former senior director, Dr. Jeff Mattner, who faithfully and selflessly served for 14 years.
“We mourn the loss of our brother in Christ, Dr. Jeff Mattner,” said ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor. “The work he has done over the last decade has positioned so many of our schools for eternal impact. Mike Allen brings the right spirit and vision to pick up where Jeff so faithfully left off. We welcome him and look forward to seeing how God will use him.”
ACSI Vice President of USA, Dr. David Balik, added, "Last fall, Jeff shared his plans to retire, and we prayerfully began an intentional search for his successor, with the goal of a transition beginning in the summer of 2026. After much prayer and a thorough nationwide search, God graciously led us to Mike Allen, Head of School at Evansville Christian School. While we deeply grieve the loss of our brother Jeff, we are profoundly grateful that God had already gone before us in this process. I am confident that Mike is prepared to step forward and faithfully serve our Central Division schools across the United States."
Allen brings extensive experience in Christian school leadership, a passion for advancing Christ-centered education, and a proven ability to cultivate flourishing school cultures. He has served at Evansville Christian School in Indiana since 2011, and as Superintendent since 2015. Under his leadership, Evansville has grown from a 585 student PK-8 grade educational organization to a 1,100 student PS-12 grade organization, with over 150 staff members, spanning four buildings.
As Superintendent, Allen has been the visionary, educational, and spiritual leader of the school overseeing mission advancement, organizational development, and long-term sustainability.
He is a 2024 ACSI Flourishing Practitioner Award recipient—an award that recognizes leaders who exemplify and advance a flourishing school culture. He has also contributed regularly to ACSI’s blog, offering insights on cultural leadership, and has been featured on various blogs and podcasts discussing Christian education.
Allen is looking forward to assuming his new role.
“I can't help but think of every person who has poured into my leadership journey throughout my career,” he said. “Knowing how much each of those interactions helped shape me is what fuels my desire to serve the schools of our Central Division in a way that honors the Lord and honors people. I am so very grateful to serve alongside our dedicated ACSI leaders toward the flourishing of our dedicated school leaders!”