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
Strong and Courageous: The Impact of SLC 2026
This last month, students and teachers from Christian schools across Europe gathered for the 2026 Student Leadership Conference (SLC). Over three events, two weeks in Hungary and one in the UK, young people from more than 50 Christian schools worshipped together, studied God's Word, attended practical leadership workshops and met in small discussion groups led by their peers.
Spain's Christian Schools Take Steps Toward a National Federation
Evangelical Christian schools in Spain are preparing to take a significant step together. At the 5th Forum on Christ-Centred Education, held in Barcelona on 30–31 October 2026, educators will be presented with a project to form a national federation of Protestant Christian schools.
The week after SLC
The week after SLC or any event that challenges student growth is a huge opportunity - don't miss it! Many of our students are teenagers in European schools where living out a Christian faith can be difficult, where speaking up takes courage that does not come naturally, where identifying as a Christ-follower may not be received be warmly. How will we as teachers and school leaders engage them in their next steps of faith and leadership?
ACSI Europe Art Show Winners 2026
We would like to congratulate all the wonderful students who participated in our first ACSI Europe Art Show responding to the theme of "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.". We were very encouraged to receive over 60 art pieces from schools all across Europe — a remarkable debut for this new tradition.
