Senior Leadership
I am inspired by the faith, courage, and reverence for God by Christian educators around the world! It reminds me of the story recounted in I Samuel 17 about David defeating Goliath. In verse 29, David’s response to the inaction of his
elder brothers and the Israelites especially encourages me. He boldly and nobly answers the call to action by asking, "Is there not a cause?”
I can think of no greater cause than to partner with you as you advance Kingdom education. We fully believe that authentic devotion to the Christian faith and academic excellence are mutually reinforcing. There are not two or three forms of excellence, but rather an ethos that is cultivated throughout every facet of our schools. Faith is not separated from learning but rather integrated intentionally, resulting in a distinctive Christian worldview.
Scholarship and learning become an integral component to the maturation process known as discipleship. Thus, becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, the ultimate objective of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20), is the prize for which we strive; it is the highest form of excellence! It is certainly conceivable that we could produce students with the spiritual depth needed to enter our pluralistic society and not fall prey to empty philosophies. Rather, they would be equipped to saturate the marketplace to which God has called them with confidence, purpose, and an eternal perspective.
ACSI’s ongoing mission is to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We want to serve you as you continue to cultivate and sustain a flourishing school. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you—thank you for your obedience to God’s call on your life—you are indeed making a difference.
Dr. Larry Taylor, President & CEO, ACSI
larry_taylor@acsi.org
719-867-0200
ACSI Senior Leadership
Dr. David Balik
Vice President of USA
Dr. Gavin Brettenny
Chief Strategy Officer
Kevin Buelke
Chief Finance Officer
Cindy Dodds
Chief of Flourishing Initiatives
Michael Epp
Senior Vice President of Global
Brett Henry, J.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Sevenstar
Vice President, Educational Resources
John Klingstedt
Chief Operating Officer
Christi Lynn
Vice President, Communications & Engagement
Chris Loncar
Vice President, Human Resources
Jerry Nelson
Chief Ministry Officer
Philip Scott, J.D.
Vice President for Legal Affairs
P. George Tryfiates
Vice President for Public Policy and Legal Affairs
Susan Verheul
Vice President, Executive Initiatives
Dr. Cecil Swetland
Vice President for Development
News and Press Releases
ACSI Welcomes New Director of Accreditation for the International Division, Supporting More Than 100 Christian Schools Worldwide
Colorado Springs, CO– The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael McNabb as its new Director of Accreditation for the International Division.
In his role, McNabb will lead accreditation services for ACSI international schools and global national schools by providing professional counsel to accredited schools and ensuring all accreditation policies, standards, guidelines and criteria are applied.
ACSI Senior Vice President for Global Mike Epp believes McNabb brings a wealth of skills, experience, and accomplishments that will further enhance ACSI's mission to strengthen Christian schools globally.
“Michael has a heart for Christian schooling around the world and is a perfect fit for his new role with ACSI,” he said. “He has been a solid international school leader in Guatemala and has also effectively engaged the Christian schooling movement in Latin America. We have witnessed his great cross-cultural abilities and high professionalism through his service on the ACSI Latin American Accreditation Commission.”
McNabb is a third-generation educator with 20 years of international experience in Croatia and Guatemala. He holds a master’s in Educational Leadership and a doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, McNabb has a passion for excellence in international Christian education. As a volunteer with ACSI Latin America, he played a crucial role in translating essential accreditation resources, including the REACH 2.1 and REACH 2019, into Spanish. His contributions also extended to facilitating an accreditation team training workshop in Spanish at the 2019 ACSI Latin America Leadership Conference in Panama.
McNabb looks forward to joining ACSI’s international team.
"The calling I feel to join ACSI is undeniable,” he shared. “The opportunity to use my passions, skills, cross-cultural experience, and breadth of experience in accreditation to further Kingdom education and make an impact on a global scale is not something that I could pass up and is incredibly exciting!"
Before ACSI, McNabb spent 18 years as the Director of the Inter-American School in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. During his time at the Inter-American School, he increased enrollment by 30%, successfully implemented a dual-diploma program, and spearheaded the school's accreditation process.
As ACSI continues to expand its influence in international and global national schools, McNabb is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting, encouraging, and inspiring member schools around the world.
“The Christian schooling movement is one of the best, if not the best, ministries that we can be a part of to live out the Great Commission and make disciples in all the nations” McNabb said. “This is especially true in our international and global national schools around the world. I see so much potential in the Christian schooling movement around the world, and I am extremely excited to be a part of it.”
About ACSI:
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, ACSI exists to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. ACSI advances excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools through multiple services including teacher and administrator certification, school accreditation, legal/legislative assistance, and curriculum publishing. Serving more than 25,000 schools in 108 countries, ACSI helps more than 5.5 million students worldwide connect to Christian education.
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