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“I can think of no greater cause than to partner with you to advance Christ-centered education.” Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI President & CEO
Dr. Taylor has been serving in education for over 30 years. He is passionate about training up this generation of disciples for Jesus Christ through Christian education.
Prior to accepting the President position at ACSI, Dr. Larry Taylor served twenty years as the Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy (PCA) in Plano, Texas. Prestonwood Christian Academy serves more than 1,600 students enrolled at four campuses as part of its school system.
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ACSI's Mission
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's Foundational 3 Pillars
Advancing
Leading Christ-centered education toward excellence and flourishing
We want all schools to aspire to, achieve, and remain committed to a biblically-based philosophy of education, standards that are measurable, and flourishing-related criteria. ACSI strives to lead, support, and serve Christian schools, and educators, by placing them on a path of growth and flourishing using the research-based Flourishing Schools Initiative. This model should link leadership and faculty professional development accreditation, and every culture-driving component of a school. A common philosophy, and a flourishing-based metric, would unify our efforts of advancing Christian schools and educators.
Access
Making Christ-centered education available and obtainable
ACSI is committed to making Kingdom education available to as many children and families as desire it, believing that such an education offers students an opportunity to grow in a loving relationship with their Creator, come to know His saving work through Jesus, and flourish in His Ephesians 2:10 calling for their lives. This commitment requires removing barriers to access for those who traditionally have not benefited from Christian school, as well as seeking out new ways to create access points to Kingdom education and the ability to thrive and be successful in that education—for all those who desire it.
Advocacy
Promoting and protecting Christ-centered education for today and tomorrow
As the largest evangelical Christian school association in the world, ACSI is by default viewed as the spokesperson for Christian schooling in the public square. In order to discharge this responsibility with excellence and seasoned speech (Colossians 4:6), and to equip our member schools to do the same, ACSI must invest in developing public-facing resources and forming strategic relationships with those working in the area of advocacy for Christian Education and for religious liberty.
Stay Connected to ACSI
The ACSI Community online forum exists to provide connection, collaboration, and networking with Christ-centered education advocates, educators, and influencers in a protected online environment.
ACSI Community offers Christian educators opportunities to Connect, Collaborate, Compel, Captivate, and Comprehend. Join thousands of like-minded education professionals around to globe to grow in knowledge, sharpen skills, and deepen your faith, in a safe, authentic virtual environment.
ACSI provide helpful tools for you to find the next position God has for you through a resume review search and career planning portal. You can also discover ACSI positions.
Thinking about serving internationally? PFO2Go will provide the confidence to enter a new culture in which to both work and live outside the United States. Also, don’t miss the International Schools Job Fair.
Cardus Review Endorses Flourishing Faith Index as a Leading Tool for Student Spiritual Formation Assessment
Colorado Springs, CO – The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is thrilled to announce that the Flourishing Faith Index (FFI) has successfully undergone a comprehensive independent review facilitated by Cardus, a leading think tank specializing in education and culture. This marks a significant milestone for the FFI, which is an integral tool in assessing the spiritual development of students in Christian schools.
According to the review, the FFI stands out for its comprehensive approach, thorough data collection, and insightful analysis, making it an indispensable tool for school leaders striving to nurture and gauge spiritual development in students.
ACSI President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor shared his excitement surrounding this accomplishment.
"We are incredibly proud of this validation from the independent review facilitated by Cardus," Taylor said. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team and our commitment to providing our Christian schools with the tools they need to foster spiritual growth and a biblical worldview in their students."
In 2022, ACSI embarked on a mission to develop a new assessment tool to assist school leaders in gauging their effectiveness in helping advance spiritual and biblical worldview development in students. The FFI, in tandem with the Flourishing Faith Model (FFM), serves as a pioneering framework designed to help Christian schools flourish through a holistic understanding of various spiritual domains.
The independent review found the FFI has a solid theoretical foundation and methodological rigor to yield insights from over 10,000 Christian school participants.
Dr. Lisa Richmond, Vice President for Research at Cardus, stated, “Like the Flourishing School Culture Instrument that precedes it, the Flourishing Faith Index has passed a rigorous independent review that found it to be a methodologically sound and highly useful tool for Christian schools to measure their efforts and inform change initiatives.”
For more information about the Flourishing Faith Index, visit the website.
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.
About Cardus:
Cardus is a leading Canadian think tank dedicated to promoting a flourishing society through research and dialogue in areas including education, social architecture, and faith in public life. Cardus conducts independent research and provides policy recommendations to advance the common good and human dignity.
Strategic Partners
ACSI proudly presents the Strategic Partnership Program, which includes companies, organizations, and ministries who have been carefully chosen to benefit you—our member schools—and to assist you in accomplishing your life-changing mission.