Course Offering - Foundations of Christian School Leadership
Course Description
In this 8-week journey, Christian school leaders will explore how to unite biblical truth with practical leadership. From shaping your own leadership style, to defining your school’s mission, to building strong systems for growth, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to lead a thriving community of learning and discipleship.
Course Title: "Foundations of Christian School Leadership"
Course Format: online course (at: https://acsieurope.net/moodle )
Course Language: English & Spanish
Length of Course: 8 weeks (3-4 hours/week)
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This course is available to anyone interested in the course content. You do not need to be a member of ACSI. We require a minimum of 10 participants to begin the course. Please contact us for more details or questions.
Participation requirements and costs:
- Time frame and requirements: 3-4 hours per week for 8 weeks (for English or Spanish speakers) which equals 24 class hours of instruction
- Introductory course fee: 40 Euro registration fee (payable by credit card) includes an electronic certificate of completion. This is a discounted fee only for ACSI member schools in 2026!
- The course fee includes digital versions of the reading materials and a digital certificate of completion.
Through Scripture-based teaching, case studies, and practical application, leaders will:
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Discover how biblical models of servant leadership shape vision, decision-making, and team development.
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Understand the school as both a culture and a mission, rooted in God’s purposes for education.
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Build strong foundations in governance, curriculum, finances, communication, and evaluation that reflect biblical stewardship and excellence.
March 2026 Highlights
In early March, Christian school leaders from across Europe and beyond gathered in Budapest for the International Educational Leadership Conference (IELC 2026) under the theme “On Mission, On Guard.” Over 3 days of learning, prayer, and deep conversation, participants were encouraged not only to lead well today but to endure faithfully in the long-term calling of Christian education.
Insights from Christian School Leaders - part 3
Moving beyond insight toward implementation, this article highlights how intentional systems and collaborative tools such as CSIP can help leadership teams translate mission vision into consistent practice and long-term school improvement.
Framing Our Teaching with a Biblical Worldview
What is education for? For educators, there is perhaps no more important question than this one. Our answer defines what we believe our profession is about and frames the way we teach and how our students learn. For Christian educators, our understanding of the purpose of education needs to be framed by a Biblical worldview.
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.
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