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Grafted Together Ep 79: From Clean Water to the Living Water: Christian Education by Immersion

September 28, 2026

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Chad McDaniel with WorldVision joins Jerry Nelson to discuss how students learn not just by hearing but by witnessing, practicing, and connecting lessons to real-life circumstances.

Chad McDaniel leads World Vision’s efforts to serve Christian schools across the U.S., helping schools connect faith, learning, and meaningful action. With a background in pastoral ministry, coaching, and nonprofit engagement, Chad is passionate about helping students move from simply learning about the needs of the world to discovering how they can respond. He works with school leaders and educators to create engaging, on-campus learning opportunities that help students put their faith into action.

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Grafted Together with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate in everyday Christian education. Jerry Nelson joined the ACSI family in 2020 as the Special Assistant to the President and currently serves as ACSI's Chief Ministry Officer. He previously spent 11 years as the Head of School at Northwest Christian Academy in Florida. While there, Nelson created a Teacher Development Program, a Student Leadership Development Program, and Parent Education Program, and wrote three books. He earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas University.