October 2025 Ministry Highlights
In October, the ACSI Europe team had the joy of serving Christian educators through four events in France, Belgium, and Romania—each distinct in context, yet unified in purpose: to strengthen Christian schools in their mission of educating for God’s glory.
France: A Conference Marked by Unity and Encouragement
In France, the Administrators’ Conference gathered 39 participants from five countries for what the team described as “one of our best conferences yet.” Keynote speaker Wayne Lynch spoke with deep understanding of the French educational context, offering wisdom and practical tools that resonated widely. Participants expressed gratitude for the clarity, encouragement, and attention given to their schools’ specific challenges. The atmosphere was filled with peace, cooperation, and a sense of God’s presence—even down to the small details that reminded the team of His provision. A highlight came at the close when Wayne surprised attendees by personally offering financial awards to four schools that developed outstanding funding plans—a first in the 22-year history of the event.
Belgium: Growth Through Shared Reflection
The one-day event in Belgium gathered teachers and leaders for a day of learning and conversation focused on the character of the Christian teacher and biblical integration in education. Led by Roslyn Barnes and supported by Bert Vogel and local hosts, the day included strong interaction in school teams and grade-level groups. Directors later shared how the teaching “broke open our problems” and helped their teams find unity through shared biblical insight and practical tools for biblical integration across the curriculum. Bert Vogel continues to support the strategic improvement and cooperation of this network of Flemmish Christian schools.
Romania: Deepening Mission and Passing the Vision 
In Romania, ACSI hosted both the annual Directors’ and Teachers’ Conferences with high participation and evident enthusiasm. Directors explored Standard 1 of the Christian School Improvement Platform (CSIP)—a deep dive into mission, vision, and foundational school documents. Discussions and testimonies highlighted the importance of clarity, alignment with God’s purposes, and continual renewal of the school’s calling through a regular and collaborative review process. 180 teachers then gathered for a full Saturday of professional and spiritual growth. Sessions led by Roslyn Barnes, Laci Demeter and Paul Madsen, among others, challenged and inspired, while the presence of many young educators reflected a hopeful generational transition within Romanian Christian education. School visits before and after the conferences reinforced these connections, reminding all that Christian schools across the nation are part of a growing, interdependent network serving families and communities for Christ.
Across all three nations, one theme stood out: God is at work through His people. Whether through answered prayers for travel, unity among schools, or renewed clarity of mission, each event left participants encouraged and ready to continue building schools that reflect the the full story of the Gospel and the unique and powerful hope of education which recognizes and promotes God’s Kingdom instead of our own.
ACSI Teacher Conference - Cluj-Napoca
ACSI School Leader Conference - Cluj Province
SLC report 2025
Praise the Lord for His faithfulness and blessings poured out during the ACSI Student Leadership Conferences (SLC) this year! These gatherings brought together students and chaperones from 47 schools across Europe for a time of worship, discipleship, and leadership growth centered on the theme “Leaders Who Love Truth.”
Strengthening Critical Thinking
Christian schools are often intentional about teaching worldview and preparing students to engage with competing ideas. Yet the way we structure this engagement can either nurture deep critical thinking or unintentionally foster shallow habits of argument. Here are some practical tools to support critial thinking in the classroom.
Education as a Restoration of Hope
Today we turn to the good news: God’s plan of restoration through Christ. This is not only a personal hope but also a framework for how we think about education, leadership, and the shaping of society. How can we build meaningful outcomes into the process of teaching and learning which truly reflect the hope we have in Christ?
Recognizing the Problem of Sin
The foundational, yet often overlooked, reality is the way sin impacts both teaching and learning. As school leaders, we cannot view education merely as the transfer of knowledge or the development of skills. Education is always moral and spiritual, shaped either by truth that comes from God or by distortions introduced by sin.
