Josh Leonard rejoins the podcast to discuss targets for students to know, understand, and believe upon graduation. They are integrated with academic and spiritual goals using a biblical worldview, emphasizing the importance of clear outcomes for effective education. The video highlights NRCA's approach with four umbrellas: spiritual formation, worldview orientation, academic thinking, and skills development.

Learn more about Spiritual Formation Network meetings: https://www.acsi.org/professional-development/connect-with-networking-groups

Josh Leonard has served for five years at North Raleigh Christian Academy and is currently leading in the role of Dean of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Josh is intentional in developing resources for parents, churches, and Christian schools; including hosting the Rooted Rhythms Podcast, which seeks to engage in conversations surrounding the intentional pursuit of Jesus through the rhythms of our lives.

The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.

All four shows of the ACSI Podcasts have a new episode each month, available here on YouTube and in audio-only form on most major podcast platforms. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts

Students are returning to school shaped by culture, for better or for worse. Hear actionable strategies on how to capitalize on the beginning of the school year.

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The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's Student Leadership & Learning Director.

The ACSI Podcasts help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info on all four shows here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts.

Hear from ACSI's Divisional Directors in East Asia, Africa, and Asia Pacific, plus learn how to utilize ACSI's Career Center.

Thanks to Divisional Directors Peter Lee, Dr. Sosthene Maletoungou, and Dr. Agus Susanto, and Manager of the ACSI Care Team Chris Scheer for joining the podcast.

Building on Dr. Glen Schultz's Kingdom Education Principles, Jerry Nelson covers Principle #1 in this episode: The education of children and youth is the primary responsibility of parents.

See all the principles here: PDF of 14 principles

The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.

All four shows of the ACSI Podcasts have a new episode each month, available here on YouTube and in audio-only form on most major podcast platforms. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts

Do you have a mistaken perception of leadership? Does it emphasize authenticity, selflessness, and Christ-like love? Emily Pigott encourages educators to model these values for their students and foster a culture of leadership that is built on enduring principles rather than fleeting charisma or ideal conditions.

Watch this episode on YouTube!

The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's Student Leadership & Learning Director.

The ACSI Podcasts help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info on all four shows here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts.

Dr. Edward Bunn sits down with Rex Miller, Author and Speaker, to discuss the leadership soft skill of self-awareness.

The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.

The ACSI podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts

Eric Moore, Director of Kyiv Christian Academy, discusses his background in Christian education and his current school in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Moore and ACSI's Senior VP of Global Development, Mike Epp, had this conversation at the International School Leader Conference in Spain in 2025.

We look back at this month's Rooted Educator Worldview Summit in Dallas, and preview the Public Policy & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC this September.

To register for the PPA Summit, visit acsi.org/summit

To register for the 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit in Colorado Springs, visit acsi.org/rooted

Creativity is part of God's nature, and we are made in his image, so creativity is a divine gift. How can we use it in leadership for problem-solving and inspiring others?

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The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's Student Leadership & Learning Director.

The ACSI Podcasts help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info on all four shows here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts.

Dr. Edward Bunn sits down with Dr. Chris Hobbs, Head of School at Indian Rocks Christian School, to discuss the leadership soft skill of change management.

The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.

The ACSI podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts