This episode features Mike Epp, ACSI Senior Vice President of Global Development, speaking on the Holy Spirit during a recent ACSI Chapel service.

Mike has been involved in Christian school education for over 40 years, including nearly 20 with ACSI. Mike served at Pan American Christian Academy, a bilingual international Christian school in São Paulo, Brazil, for 19 years. He holds a Master’s in Education and Guidance, a B.S. in Social Sciences, and a Specialist Certificate in Educational Leadership.

Jenn Lindemuth is the Curriculum Director of Chang Rai International Christian School in Thailand. She sits down with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin Brettenny to discuss the makeup of her school and her journey in Christ-centered education.

Chang Rai International Christian School: https://crics.asia/ 

Dr. Tim Padgett, Resident Theologian with the Colson Center, and Megan Almon, a speaker with Stand to Reason, are both keynote presenters at the upcoming Rooted Educator Worldview Summit (June 15-17 in Colorado Springs). They share pieces of what they will speak on at the Summit; to register, visit acsi.org/rooted.

Douglas Campbell, Senior Coordinator with the ACSI Ministry Team, hosts this edition of the Grafted Together Podcast alongside two members of the ACSI Spiritual Formation Network, Courtney Crenshaw and Brayden Brown.

Courtney Crenshaw leads a team of five youth pastors at Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas. She is passionate about intentional discipleship of the next generation, equipping staff members to confidently step into their roles as disciple-makers and partnering with parents in the stewardship and care of their children. In addition to her role in Spiritual Life, Courtney has developed Liberty’s Student Protection Program, a comprehensive safety plan fostering a culture of safety for students and faculty.  

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SL Podcast - https://www.libertychristian.com/student-life/spiritual-life/resources 

Brayden Brown serves on the Spiritual Life Team at Liberty Christian School, where he has spent the past five years helping cultivate a Christ-centered culture for students, staff, and families. He’s passionate about holistic formation into the image of Jesus and caring well for people so they can flourish spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.

"You can't just sprinkle Jesus dust on an otherwise secular education." Noah Brink joins the Grafted Together Podcast and shares how Franklin Christian Academy (TN) prepares students for God's calling by teaching Christianly.

Noah Brink has spent the past twenty-three years serving in a wide range of roles within Christian schools and currently serves as the Head of School at Franklin Christian School in Franklin, TN. In 2023, Noah founded Renew Education, a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing Christ’s Kingdom by helping schools align more deeply with the gospel. That same year, he published his first book, Jesus Above School, launched the “RenewCast” podcast on Christian education, and began coaching and speaking through the Herzog Foundation. He holds graduate degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Covenant College.

It's not an add-on: the real work of forming a biblical worldview takes a systematic approach at each Christian school. Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators with the Colson Center, shares insights and resources.

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As an admissions specialist, Angie St. Pierre sees how spiritual formation begins with the very first interaction, ensuring that Christ is central in every aspect of the school experience. She joins Jerry Nelson to discuss how every moment with parents and students is treated as a ministry opportunity, with a focus on building relationships and pointing families toward Christ—even if they don’t ultimately enroll.

Angie St. Pierre is an Admissions Specialist at Calvary Christian Academy (FL), the largest private Christian school in the continental United States.

Digital Resources: CCA's school website: www.CCAEagles.org.

This episode features Dr. Adam Wilson, speaker at the Secure & Sound Mental Health Symposium (May 1 in Denver, with a virtual option as well), and Elizabeth Urbanowicz, speaker at the Rooted Educator Worldview Summit (June 15-17 in Colorado Springs).

Register for the Secure & Sound Mental Health Symposium at acsi.org/secure

Register for the Rooted Educator Worldview Summit at acsi.org/rooted

Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to discuss ways to move beyond the typical “my door is always open” promise and truly create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and encouraged to speak openly.

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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

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. 

To connect with the ACSI Early Education team, please visit https://www.acsi.org/academic-programs/early-education/early-education-network