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 83: Rebuilding Formational Bridges in God's Kingdom, with Dr. Christian Klaue
Veteran Christian school administrator Dr. Christian Klaue discusses the intersection of education and discipleship with Jerry Nelson. They explore the authentic Christian educator model, the collaborative roles of home, church, & school, and more.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 82: Kingdom-Connected Discipleship, with Douglas Campbell & Dr. Denver Daniel
Dr. Denver Daniel, President of Open Door Christian Schools, joins Douglas Campbell to discuss living as a citizen and ambassador of God's kingdom and evaluating student spiritual growth through an intentional inventory.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 81: Bob Jones University: The Next Generation
Dr. Matthew Weathers, Chief Enrollment Officer at Bob Jones University, joins the Grafted Together Podcast and highlights the strategic value of humanities and liberal arts education, emphasizing how foundational learning fosters "cultural dexterity."
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 80: Kingdom Athletics Series: The Seven Enemies of Greatness
Billy Sparacio is back for the third part of the Kingdom Athletics Series. discussing how coaches in both Christian and public schools can look beyond scoreboard wins to intentionally cultivate character, leadership, and faith in athletes.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 79: From Clean Water to the Living Water: Christian Education by Immersion
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.
Watch NowGrafted Together Ep 78: King Jesus' Children Deserve a Royal Education, with Chad Dirkse
Chad Dirkse, Head of School at Annapolis Area Christian School (MD), joins the Grafted Together Podcast for a conversation on the relationship between the church and the school.
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