2024 Forum on Christian Education in Spain

This is the 4th event in Spain sponsored by ACSI Europe and our partners in Spain for pastors, missionaries and educational professionals committed to the growth of Christocentric Education (CE). It takes place on Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2024 in Madrid.

*NOTE that this is primarily a Spanish language event.

Conference Theme:

    "Raíces firmes y alas para volar" 

Who? 

The speakers are Christian educators with many years of experience in the Christian education movement in Europe, including:

Scot Musser.  Founder of the Christian Schools in Spain association and of LIFE International School in Tres Cantos. Scot has been director of the “ECA” school in Camarma de Esteruelas, Madrid, for 12 years; then the Lord put in his heart a vision to pray and work to establish a network of Christ-centered schools throughout Spain. He has degrees in Christian education and educational administration. Scot and his wife Carol live in Colmenar Viejo and are the parents of 4 children and 11 grandchildren.

Luc Bussiere. Luc Bussière, married to Manuela, is the father of four children and grandfather of eight grandchildren. He co-founded the Private Establishment “Daniel”, the first evangelical school in France, and established an evangelical church in Guebwiller, Alsace. A professor of philosophy and graduate in theology, Luc is an author and lecturer, and currently serves as president of the Mathurin Cordier Network. He continues to inspire Christian education, both nationally and internationally, and is actively involved in the Francophone world.

Laci Demeter. Director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Europe, based in Budapest. His work and passion is to foster the improvement of Christian schools and to advocate for excellence and an eternal perspective in education. Laci has been part of ACSI Europe since 1995 and holds degrees in engineering, English teaching, and educational leadership. Laci, along with his wife Rita, are the parents of six children and grandfather of five grandchildren.

Paul Madsen. Assistant Director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Europe and works to support the growth of Christian schools across Europe through strategic school improvement, teacher training, spiritual formation, and leadership training for students. He has his Masters in Education and a Bachelors in Biblical and Theological Studies. He is married to Ellie and they have 2 teenage boys who were born in Spain.

Dr. Carol Paige. For 12 years, Carol worked in Paraguayan schools as a social worker and teacher, high school principal, and director of curriculum and instruction. Carol holds a Master's degree in Social Work and a PhD in Christian Education Leadership.

¿What?

The program includes: presentations, workshops, testimonies of projects already underway, a question and answer panel, time for prayer and sharing ideas in small groups, coffee and lunch. (The detailed conference schedule, with topics and times, will be posted here on October 1.)

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When?

Friday and Saturday, November 1-2, 2024 (Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Where? Iglesia Evangélica Las Águilas, Madrid

            Calle Fuerte de Navidad, 19, Latina, 28044 Madrid, Spain

            Google Maps:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/V7GzXS1jRw5zJP737?g_st=ic

Why? We invite those interested in CE in Spain so that we can:

1. Think and learn together about the biblical mandate for education
2. Evaluate the distinctive features of Christ-centered Education
3. Contribute to the construction of a Christocentric vision of Education in Spain
4. Hear testimonies of what we have already done to support that vision
5. Exchange ideas and pray for CE projects in Spain

Organized or Co-sponsored by: 

Copatrocina

Prices: Conference registrants will receive an email with details on how to pay for the conference. All payments must be made by October 21.

• 2 days (entire event):  70€ / person (2 cafés, 2 lunches & 1 "merienda" included) 

• 1 day (half conference):   40€ / person (with the related meals or coffee breaks for that day)

Facillitator/Questions:  Scot Musser  

• +34 696 748 889 (Tel/WhatsApp)
• Email: scotm@lifeschool.es