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Grafted Together Ep 12 | Community Development Through Technology Training Programs
December 30, 2024

Jerry Nelson and Mia Lazaga, Chief Evangelist with Archangel, discuss the partnership between ACSI and Archangel, emphasizing community development through technology training programs. Jerry and Mia highlight Archangel's evolution from a tablet delivery company to a community-focused organization. They discuss initiatives in Miami, Baltimore, and Hawaii, aiming to provide students with IT skills and professional opportunities. Archangel's comprehensive support for schools includes device preparation, cybersecurity, financial aid, and professional development for educators. The conversation also touches on the practical use of AI in education to aid teachers and Archangel's commitment to being a local resource and pillar in underserved communities.
The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.
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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.