
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. 26:28-30), 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, ACSI
larry_taylor@acsi.org
719-867-0200
President's Advisory Team
David Balik
Vice President of USA
david_balik@acsi.org
770-985-5840
Kevin Buelke
Chief Finance Officer
kevin_buelke@acsi.org
719-867-0114
Juan Cabrera
Chief Information Officer
juan_cabrera@acsi.org
719-867-0116
Thomas Cathey
Assistant Vice-President of Legal/Legislative Services/Chief Of Staff
legal_legislative@acsi.org
719-867-0201
Stephen Dill
Executive Director, ACSI Education Foundation
steve_dill@acsi.org
719-867-5260
Cindy Dodds
Director, Professional Development
Michael Epp
Senior Vice President of Global
mike_epp@acsi.org
719-867-0223
Vernard Gant
Director, ACSI ACE Student Success Center
vernard_gant@acsi.org
719-310-8199
Larry Lincoln
Chief Communication & Engagement Officer
larry_lincoln@acsi.org
719-867-0213
Chris Marchand
Vice President of Purposeful Design Publications
chris_marchand@acsi.org
Jerry Nelson
Special Advisor to the President
Stephen Novotny
Vice President for Public Policy and General Counsel
Lynn Swaner
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
lynn_swaner@acsi.org
719-867-5281
News and Press Releases
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ACSI Releases Findings from Latest COVID-19 Survey of Christian Schools Nationwide December 10, 2020
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ACSI Announces Appointment of New Associate Vice President of Global Strategic Development November 16, 2020
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ACSI Announces Key Changes to Communication and Engagement Staff Structure October 19, 2020
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ACSI Announces Appointment of New CIO October 7, 2020