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Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 15: Mark Thiessen and a Calling to Christian School Leadership
March 3, 2025
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Dr. Larry Taylor interviews Mark Thiessen, a Christian school leader in Indonesia. Mark shares his journey and commitment to Christian education, describing how his family was called to serve in Indonesia. He emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered culture and relational leadership in schools. Mark recounts a story about a prayer ministry initiated by a teacher and third graders, showcasing the power of prayer and community in education.
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Sharpening Kingdom Leaders
ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor showcases conversations with Christian school leaders about their calling, best practices, models, and qualities to create a dynamic, growing school culture. Dr. Taylor has served as ACSI's President and CEO since 2019, following two decades as the Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Texas. He also spent 12 years as a high school principal and Assistant Headmaster at The First Academy in Florida. Dr. Taylor completed his Ph.D. in Philosophy in Leadership Studies from Dallas Baptist University, his master's degree in Education Leadership at Nova University, and his bachelor's degree at the University of Central Florida. In 2013, Dr. Taylor published the book titled "Running with The Horses," which helps parents raise children to be servant-leaders for Christ.