Grafted Together
Grafted Together
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.
Episodes
Grafted Together Ep 49: Spiritual Formation Begins at Hello, with Angie St. Pierre
As an admissions specialist, Angie St. Pierre sees how spiritual formation starts from the very first interaction, ensuring that Christ is central in every aspect of the school experience.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 48: Addressing Gender Ideology: Four Foundational Strategies
This episode is from a recent meeting of ACSI Early Educators in which Jerry Nelson spoke to the group about a biblical approach to current cultural beliefs on gender.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 47: From Goals to Systems to Flourishing, with Nathan Stark
Nathan Stark, founder of FolioBridge, shares his journey from a new teacher with no classroom structure to a leader passionate about systems thinking in education.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 46: Faith, Reconciliation, and the Blessings of Diversity, with John Murray
How can leaders navigate the tension between pursuing a more diverse culture while fostering belonging for both staff and students? John Murray, Head of School at Brookstone Schools (NC), joins Jerry Nelson.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 45: Biblical Infusion: Equipping Educators to Teach Like Jesus, with Dr. Kevin Miller
What does it mean to be a Christlike teacher? Kevin Miller, Director of Spiritual Life at Cincinnati Christian Schools, joins the Grafted Together Podcast, with Douglas Campbell hosting.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 44: Christian Education: The Next Generation, with Tatiana Smith
Tatiana Smith, the Superintendent’s Assistant for the Enlightium School System Agency, discusses the evolution of Christian education, the role of international and distance learning models, and more.
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