Highlights for April 2016

A summary of the ministry of ACSI Europe during April and the current prayer requests...

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Dear Praying Friends,

Warmest greetings from ACSI Europe!

"The Lord has done great things for us,
    and we are filled with joy." ~ Psalm 126:3

Special thanks for your prayers for Laci's PhD studies. He successfully completed his spring semester courses on April 28 and is now preparing for the summer courses.

Thank you for your prayerful partnership in serving Christian schools and educators in Europe!

April 2-23 - ACSI Europe Online Courses
ACSI Europe conducted two online professional training courses for teachers from Europe and the Middle-East with Paul Madsen teaching:
1. The Mission of the Christian School
2. The Impact of the Christian Worldview on Teaching

These foundational courses in Christian education reached and blessed Christian teachers in countries where there is no such training available. They are interactive courses modeling quality teaching techniques, exposing teachers to excellent resources and challenging their understanding and application of Christ-centered education in their context. The participants from 5 countries were very grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow. Pray with us for these teachers as they apply their learning and for the continued impact of this program across Europe.
ACSI Europe's online course offerings continue to grow
 
April 9 - Romanian Regional Teachers’ Conference
ACSI Europe CELEBRATED Its 10th Regional Teachers Conference in Romania.

We are extremely thankful to God for all these blessed events that reached and blessed over 1600 Christian teachers. 
We are grateful to the schools and churches who so lovingly hosted these events.
We praise God for the excellent speakers from outside of Romania and from within Romania.
We also praise God for all who have been praying and supporting these events over the years. THANK YOU!
#1. Arad - 29. 11. 2011
#2. Suceava 5. 05. 2012
#3. Cluj Napoca - 27. 10. 2012
#4. Ploiești - 20. 04. 2013
#5. Oradea - 19. 10. 2013
#6. Tohanu Nou - Brașov - 5. 04. 2014
#7. Timișoara - 11. 10. 2014
#8. Iași - 21. 03. 2015
#9. Baia Mare - 31. 10. 2015
#10. Reșița - 9. 04. 2016

210 Christian teachers were blessed both professionally and spiritually through this special event. The theme of the conference was "21st Century Christian Schools". Laci Demeter and Liviu Caprar served as keynote speakers. Besides the plenary sessions, there were eight workshop offerings, most of them taught by Christian educators from Romania.
Resita High School Choir leading worship at the conference opening
Liviu Caprar teaching
Laci Demeter teaching
 
April 12-15 - IAPCHE Europe Conference in Holland
Laci Demeter represented ACSI at this international conference for Christians in higher education.
ACSI Europe is seeking partnership with Christian teacher training universities in Holland. 
We praise God for our developing relationship with the Dutch Christian schools and universities. Please pray with us for God's leading and wisdom as to how we can join together in building His Kingdom through quality Christian education in Europe.
IAPCHE 2016 Europe Conference Participants
 
April 16 - “SOLI DEO GLORIA” Romanian Choir Festival
It was magnificent to listen to 300+ high school students worshiping the Lord in the Maranatha Church in Arad, Romania where choirs gathered from 14 high schools across Romania.
Romanian High School Choir Festival in Arad, Romania

If you are on Facebook, visit and 'Like' our page, where you can view and listen to some sample videos from the event.
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Emilia Pop, Arad Baptist School director welcomes guests at the opening of the choir festival
Ken Tucker, choir director of the event
 
We appreciate your partnership and friendship. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of our ministry.
Please pray for our upcoming events:

May 5-9 - EurECA Conference in Lisbon Portugal.
Please pray for God's blessings on Laci Demeter as he teaches at this conference. 

May 11-14 - Teacher Training Institute for the Hungarian Christian schools in Ukraine.
Please pray for Laci Demeter and Ágnes Jordanidisz as they are teaching at this event. Also pray for the participants that they would be blessed through the teachings both professionally and spiritually.

May 15 - 20 year anniversary celebrations at Resita Chistian School, Romania.

May 21 - 25 year anniversary celebrations at Emanuel Baptist School in Cluj Napoca, Romania

With much love and prayers on behalf of the staff of ACSI Europe,
Laci Demeter, Europe Regional Director

Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 2

Survey insights reveal that while Christian schools across Europe hold strong mission convictions, sustaining alignment in daily practice requires intentional leadership structures. This article explores key needs such as teacher formation, mission-informed decision making, and regular rhythms of strategic reflection.

Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 1

At IELC 2026, school leaders from across Europe participated in a short survey designed to explore a simple but important question: How closely do our daily practices reflect the Christian mission we profess? The responses provided a valuable snapshot of the current reality in many European Christian schools. Several clear themes emerged that are worth continued reflection and demand that we work together to strengthen our schools and their impact across our region.

Course Offering - Foundations of leadership

Foundations of Christian School Leadership is an eight-week online formation course that guides school leaders from the convictions that shape a their identity through the governance, curriculum, financial accountability, and communication systems that give those convictions institutional form arriving at a final week focused on sustainable, integrative leadership rooted in the leader's ongoing formation in Christ.

In Memory of Bert Vogel

In loving memory - with deep gratitude and firm trust in his Lord and King, ACSI Europe remembers Bert Vogel, who went to be with the Lord after one year of illness on February 14, 2026.