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Strengthening Girls: Sonya Wright’s Vision for Beauty from Ashes Leadership Academy

By David Harding

September 16, 2026

For Sonya Wright, the dream of launching Beauty from Ashes Leadership Academy was more than an educational endeavor. It was the fulfillment of a promise shaped by hardship, faith, and a deep calling to serve young girls who need hope. “I was told most of my life that I was not going to be anything,” Wright shared with me. “I was thrown away… But God turned my ashes into beauty. And I said, ‘I’m going serve You until the day I die, and I’m going to go and get others.’” The academy’s mission is rooted in reaching girls who may feel unseen, overwhelmed, or unloved. Wright imagines the day a student says, “I didn’t know God before I came here, now I know God… I want to get baptized.” That moment is the one that will represent success to her.

Teaching With Purpose: Equipping Educators Across Africa

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September 16, 2026

A School, A Family, and the Gospel: How God Is Working Through Christian Education in Japan

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September 16, 2026

Christian schools in Japan serve a unique mission. In a country where Christians make up only about 0.5% of the population, many Christian schools provide one of the first opportunities for students and families to encounter the gospel. “Many Japanese people have never met a Christian or heard the gospel firsthand,” said Peter Lee, ACSI Divisional Director for East Asia. “Christian schools become places where families experience the love of Christ through authentic relationships, biblical teaching, and a caring community.” Cross Mission Christian School in Tsukuba, Japan, has seen that mission lived out.

Multiplying Kingdom Impact in Indonesia Through Christian School Leadership

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September 16, 2026

When ACSI launched Paths to School Improvement (PSI) in 2017, the goal was to equip Christian educators with practical tools, biblical foundations, and sustainable systems that could strengthen entire communities through local leadership. Today, PSI operates in 14 countries, with three additional nations preparing to launch the program. PSI first took root across Africa and expanded into its second continent in 2025 when ACSI Asia Pacific introduced PSI in Indonesia. In the short time since, PSI has grown immensely in Indonesia. There are four cohorts being conducted, with 28 schools and 113 leaders in the training. There are 25 certified trainers leading the way.

Leaders Who Love Truth: ACSI Europe Student Leadership Conferences Equip the Next Generation

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September 15, 2026

Across Europe, Christian school students are being challenged to lean into their faith and lead with truth and courage. That was the focus of ACSI Europe’s 2025 Student Leadership Conferences (SLC) last fall in Budapest, which brought together 410 students and chaperones from 47 schools across Europe. Held over two conference weeks, the gatherings gave students opportunities to worship and grow in their faith while building relationships with Christian peers from other nations.

Hope Amid Darkness: ACSI Cares is Helping Cuban Families in Need

September 1, 2026

ACSI has teamed up with Rysr and SERV International to provide meals to Christian school families across Cuba. A shipping container holding one million meals is expected to reach port in Cuba soon.

Starting Where Strength Begins

August 13, 2026

In many parts of the world, this season brings the excitement of a new school year: new schedules, new students, new goals, and perhaps even a fresh coat of paint! Yet before the first bell rings, we must remember that the strength of a school community is determined not only by how well it prepares, but also by how deeply it depends on God’s Word and prayer.

Faith That Multiplies: One Principal's Perseverance in India

July 30, 2026

Every day at Elohim School in Telangana, India, hundreds of children are studying academic subjects grounded in biblical worldview. For Principal Ravi Kantheti, that work represents something much larger than one school— it is the multiplication of faith through Christian education from one generation to the next.

From Superintendent to ACSI: Mike Allen's Heart for Christian School Leaders

July 24, 2026

For Mike Allen, ACSI’s new Senior Director for the Central Division, writing a parody song has never been just about getting a laugh. It’s about creating shared experiences and building relationships while reminding people that Christian education should be filled with joy. Throughout his career in Christian education, Allen became known for creating humorous music videos that celebrate various aspects of school life. Their real purpose has always been much deeper than creative lyrics and clever editing.