Your Guide to News and Events at A.C.E. October 2017

From Our President . . . Honoring

a life of

service

Miss Mollie Rector, who began serving at Accelerated Christian Education in 1991, has been making a difference and advancing the cause of Christ for over 25 years as part of this ministry. Called home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2017, she will be sorely missed. However, we are learning to rejoice with Heaven.

Miss Rector, a hard-working multitasker, loved to stay active in the Lord’s work. Assisting with Product Returns was her primary duty, but when she was asked to lend a hand in Customer Service, the pulling line, product assembly, shipping, the mail room, ISC, or even putting up facility decorations, she did it with all her heart.

Her favorite Bible verse: I Thessalonians 5:18, In every thing give thanks expressed her heart’s desire—to be a grateful person. She affected her work environment by her spirit and commitment, and thereby changed the lives of those around her.

We appreciate Miss Rector for her years of service and faithfulness but mostly for being an influence in our lives and in the lives of children around the globe. May such a tribute be given to each of us when we enter Heaven’s glorious gates.

Dear Christian Educator,

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things . . . . (Revelation 4:11) As the splendor of autumn arrives and the children return to the Learning Center, we are truly blessed with each of these beautiful creations from our God.

As Christian educators, we have the privilege and responsibility to serve our Lord and the children through Biblical education. May you be blessed as you labor to minister to young people using the curriculum provided by Accelerated Christian Education. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Galatians 6:9)

In this Accelerator you will find helps for yourself as well as many opportunities to enhance your students’ daily work in the PACEs. BLESS, Regional Student Convention, International Student Convention, and Educational Assistance are all activities God honors within the hearts of young people as they grow in their walk with our Saviour and Lord. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. (Psalm 126:3)

The Christian Educators’ Conventions are prayerfully designed to assist you with responsibilities in your school. As you make plans to attend the 2017 CEC, ask our Lord to prepare your heart to receive all He has for you. Why? For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)

The theme for this year’s CEC is . . . behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it  .  .  .  . (Revelation 3:8) As you return to your ministry to the students, their families, and your co-laborers in the school, remember it is God who has called you. Seek Him and let His light shine through you to each one He places in your path.

Advancing the cause of Christ for the children’s sake,

Esther Howard, D.Litt.President

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From preschool to college, students need to be able to utilize critical thinking skills. Why? Today’s research shows that students who know how to think critically are better able to grasp what they read, solve problems, and take tests successfully. Too often the outside world views Christian education as lacking critical thinking. Secular educators might assume that Accelerated Christian Education does not use critical thinking in its curriculum. They fail to realize that critical thinking skills are incorporated in every PACE at every level—but from a Biblical point of view rather than a secular one.

Proverbs 1:7 tells us, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. By making wise decisions based on God’s Word rather than logical ones based on man’s reasoning, the next generation can be steered away from worldly influences and toward God.

To develop critical thinking skills, the A.C.E. program includes specific forms of material and formats that aid the student’s spritual walk. He is encouraged in his ability to think creatively and independently within a Biblical framework.

In addition to its spiritual emphasis, A.C.E.’s methodology is based on six levels of critical thinking—knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation and the belief that the level of difficulty must be appropriately linked to the level of mental maturity. This is counter to conventional education’s approach of advancing students based on biological grade level.

So, how does A.C.E. utilize these levels of critical thinking?

1. Knowledge—remembering facts and detailsRequired memorization is one of A.C.E.’s greatest strengths.

Children learn to memorize Scripture in order to introduce Biblical principles into their hearts. In addition to learning Scripture, they also gain knowledge through math facts, vocabulary, dates and important names, and lists of parts of speech. Activities encouraging students to develop their knowledge often use keywords such as list, recognize, name, and tell.

2. Comprehension—understanding the informationThe ability to comprehend what has been read or seen is very

important. Interpreting and understanding facts indicates true comprehension. The PACEs develop these skills through math facts in exercises, activities requiring fill-in-the-blank, and answering objective questions. PACE keywords include explain, discuss, summarize, and restate.

3. Application—finding ways to use what has been learnedBy using concrete activities and finding ways to use information

in new situations, students learn to apply new concepts. This is performed through essay questions, math word activities, puzzles, and science projects. PACE keywords include demonstrate, practice, solve, and illustrate.

4. Analysis—breaking down concepts using your own judgment to distinguish fact from opinion

Breaking up a concept into constituent parts so that its organizational structure may be understood is a good use of analysis. In PACEs, these come in the form of mazes, examination of writing/poetic styles, geometric proofs, and other question types that require a student to think subjectively. Keywords include compare, contrast, distinguish, classify, and examine.

5. Synthesis—uniting parts into the wholeBy combining information, students can learn to create something

new. This is achieved through research projects, outlining, and higher math and science concepts. Keywords found in PACEs that illustrate synthesis include compose, design, propose, and organize.

6. Evaluation—determining what is importantJudging the value of material for a given purpose helps students

learn evaluation. Seeing this value through God’s eyes is instrumental in students’ learning how to look at the world around them. This is the highest level of critical thinking. While it is emphasized more in higher level PACEs, younger students can handle exercises augmenting this skill as well. By comparing and contrasting shapes, colors, poems, or chemical reactions, evaluation skills are being developed. As I  Thessalonians 5:21 illustrates, Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Keywords in PACEs that trigger evaluation include recommend, decide, judge, and evaluate.

A.C.E.'s methodology dictates that students learn and drill on the simplest steps before mentally processing activities that require higher levels of critical thinking. Young children learn to think primarily in concrete and not in abstract terms.

Proper supervision is vital to the development of critical thinking skills in students using the A.C.E. curriculum. Students will have a strong academic foundation by using PACEs properly.

Once they acquire these skills, your students can apply them to other situations and think creatively and independently in the context of a Biblical worldview. �

God’s Way

CritiCal thinking

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Location DateCEC Dress Code and Information

Go to www.acestafftraining.com/about-cec for more details and to register online.

2017

Christian Educators’ Convention

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2017 CEC Workshop Schedule 8:00–9:00 Registration—Sales Area Open

9:00–10:00 General Session I—Advancing the Cause—Mr. Steve Ballinger

10:00–10:15 Break (15 minutes) Sales Area Open

Workshop I Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 10:15–11:00 Maximizing Your

New Tool: Iowa Assessments

Mr. Dawson

Brain Dominance: It’s Not a Closed Door

Mrs. Dawson

Developing Character in Your Students

Mr. Cole

“Pastors’ Only” Session

Mr. Ballinger

11:00–11:15 Break (15 minutes) Sales Area Open

Workshop II Track 1 and Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 11:15–12:00 Enhancing the Marriage Relationship

Mr. and Mrs. ColeIndividualized Stress

ManagementMrs. Dawson

Why Does Your Community Need Your School?

Mr. Ballinger

12:00–1:30 Lunch (90 minutes) Sales Area Open

1:30–2:00 General Session II—Q & A Panel—A.C.E. Experienced Panel

2:00–2:15 Break (15 minutes) Sales Area Open

Workshop III Track 1 and Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 2:15–3:00 Understanding Staff Children

Mr. and Mrs. DawsonA Gift to Be Used, Not a Problem to

Be SolvedMiss Musson

Heritage: Divine Patrimony

Dr. Johnson—Video

3:00–3:15 Break (15 minutes) Sales Area Open—L AST OPPORTUNIT Y

Workshop IV Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 3:15–4:00 Confront Conflict

with CourageMr. Dawson

We Should Sweat the Small Stuff

Mrs. Dawson

Social Media: Enjoy the Benefits/Avoid the Dangers

Miss Musson

New Dual Enrollment Advantages

Mrs. Gilbey, Mr. Hoots, and Mr. Marin—Video

4:00–4:10 Break (10 minutes)

4:10–4:45 General Session III—Advancing the Cause: A Call to Action—Mr. Steve Dawson

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Pastors and Supervisors

• Do you have graduates with a passion for Biblically centered education, service, and sharing the Gospel?

• Do you have graduates who have attended Service Adventure and returned wondering, “What now?”

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Convention Date Facility Location Coordinator Email Address PhoneCarolinas March 19–23 The Wilds Rosman, North Carolina Tony Jones pastor.jonescrsc@yahoo.com 843-908-1756Coastal Plains March 5–9 Texas Baptist Encampment Palacios, Texas Emory D. Thompson edthompson7@att.net 281-753-5652Cumberland Valley March 12–16 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky Greg Gilpin � shpin@windstream.net 606-312-2088Deep South March 27–30 South Georgia Youth Camp Tifton, Georgia Jimmy Burt DeepSouth@lbcministry.org 229-244-8436Frontier March 12–16 New Mexico Tech Socorro, New Mexico John Boggs pastorboggs@riograndebaptist.org 505-877-0535Great Lakes May 1–4 Adrian College Adrian, Michigan Dennis Joslin dennis.joslin@aceministries.com 615-887-6089Mid-Atlantic April 9–13 Tuscarora Conference Center Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania Brian Fox bjfox12@verizon.net 484-529-8743Mid-South March 12–15 Camp Garaywa Clinton, Mississippi Mike Sauvageot mlsauvageot@hotmail.com 662-842-4617Northeast April 24–27 Camp-of-the-Woods Speculator, New York Adam Rondeau adamrondeau1979@gmail.com 774-329-3039Northwest March 26–29 George Fox University Newberg, Oregon Joshua Nava nwregionalconvention@gmail.com 503-951-3096Ozark March 20–23 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, Missouri Gary Loomis gary.loomis@aceministries.com 615-887-6068Paci� c Coast March 19–23 California Baptist University Riverside, California Philip Raya philip.raya@aceministries.com 615-887-6179Prairie States March 13–16 Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois Bill Root psconvention@msn.com 618-825-0609Southern Plains April 9–13 Mt. Lebanon Baptist Encamp. Cedar Hill, Texas Ross Lortie rosslortie@yahoo.com 817-703-6997Sun Coast April 2–6 Word of Life Hudson, Florida Timothy Smith tim.smith@aceministries.com 615-479-9623Upper Midwest April 18–20 Northland Bible and Granite

City Baptist ChurchesSt. Cloud, Minnesota David Gerhardt pastordpg@aol.com 763-221-2270

Virginias April 10–13 Appalachian Bible College Bradley, West Virginia Gary Stoots glstoots@embarqmail.com 434-315-4836Wisconsin March 20–23 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Wisconsin Richard Clayton WIstudentconvention@yahoo.com 920-420-4774

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September–OctOberGo to www.acestudentprograms.com/guidelines to access the Student Convention Guidelines and the Student Preparation Handbook.

• Make copies available for staff and students.

• Become familiar with the Guidelines because they are the key to Student Convention preparation.

• Host an “ISC Orientation” for students and parents.

• Set aside an evening for this special event.

• Invite all convention-age students and their parents to this informative and fun kickoff.

• Have staff members explain the different categories offered at Student Convention, and be sure to leave time for questions.

• Set up displays with examples of projects.

• Be enthusiastic and encourage students to get involved.

• Select student events.

• Select those events that will best develop each student’s individual gifts and talents.

• Have the student mark areas of interest on an ISC event list.

• Review the student’s academic level, preferred activities, and hobbies.

• Develop schedules for students.

• Designate staff or volunteers to work with students in specific categories.

• Write practice schedules for all music and platform events.

• Set deadlines for various stages of written projects and exhibit projects.

• Print these schedules and lists for students and designated adults.

• Designate a file for Student Convention paperwork.

This file will help you avoid the hassles of gathering forms, photos, dates, and signatures the day before you are to board the bus for Convention. Your file should include:

• An Entry List for each student.

• A copy of all schedules and deadlines.

• Sections of forms for school, students, and sponsors

See pages I–16 through I–19 in the Student Convention Guidelines for a detailed explanation of what forms should go into these folders.

NOvember–February

Prepare for Student Convention.

march–april

Attend Regional Student Convention.

april–may

Make final preparations for International Student Convention.

may 19–24

Attend International Student Convention in Muncie, Indiana, at Ball State University.

The key to accomplishment lies in careful planning and commitment. As the school year starts, it is time to begin preparations for International Student Convention 2018! The following schedule is designed to assist you in effectively preparing for participation in Student Convention. May the Lord bless your preparations.

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International Student Convention 2018

Regional Student Conventions 2018AND

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“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”

I am memorizing the Beatitudes. Sandy, did you know that to be pure in heart means to have holy thoughts, words, and actions like Jesus Christ?

What are you doing, Christi?

I did not know that! I want to be pure in heart.

Maybe we could memorize the Beatitudes together. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts will help us be pure like Jesus.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.(Matthew 5:8)

Those are the words of our Lord as He gave the Beatitudes on a mountain in Galilee. What does it mean to be PURE? A.C.E. defines pure as “Keeping my life free from moral defilement by maintaining holy thoughts, words, and actions in order to be like Jesus Christ.” There is absolutely no question about it, God wants Believers to be pure in their thoughts, words, and actions—to be just like Him!

David asked the question, Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in his holy place? He then answered that question, He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. (Psalm 24:3–5) The question before each of us today is, “How can I keep my thoughts, words, and actions PURE?” Here are three sure ways to help build purity in your life.

1. BY MEMORIZING GOD’S WORDJeremiah used eating to illustrate this process of

memorizing and putting the Word of God into our lives. He said, Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. (Jeremiah 15:16) David declared, Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11) Why should we memorize God’s Word? Because The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is PURE, enlightening the eyes. (Psalm 19:8) Also, Every word of God is PURE: he is a shield unto them that put

their trust in him. (Proverbs 30:5) Memorizing God’s Word is an absolute must for the Believer! It will affect our whole lives. It is our spiritual food.

2. BY OBEYING GOD’S WORDWhat value is it just to memorize God’s Word if

we do not take the next step—to OBEY God’s Word? Peter’s message was this, Seeing ye have PURIFIED your souls in OBEYING the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a PURE heart fervently. (I Peter 1:22) It is futile to know what is right and pleasing to God but not live it through our daily obedience! Obedience to God’s Word is an absolute must for the Believer! It is the spiritual food of God’s Word having its effect on everything we do.

3. BY THINKING RIGHT THOUGHTSWhy did Jeremiah declare, Thy words were found

and I did EAT them? You are what you eat. If you eat the right things, it will facilitate growth and health, and God wants us to be healthy spiritually. Digesting the Word of God by putting it into practice will develop right thoughts, words, and actions. Paul expressed it this way: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are TRUE, whatsoever things are HONEST, whatsoever things are JUST, whatsoever things are PURE, whatsoever things are LOVELY, whatsoever things are of GOOD REPORT; if there be any VIRTUE, and if there be any PRAISE, think on these things. A PURE heart will produce PURE thoughts, PURE words, and PURE actions!

God expects Believers to be PURE. Let’s remember these three sure ways to have purity of thoughts, words, and actions as we go about our daily lives. �

CHARACTER COUNTSPure

character Emphasis

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We praise the Lord for each school and student who supported BLESS this year through prayers and donations! If your school would like to be recognized at the 2018 International Student Convention (ISC), please submit your $200 donation to open a BLESS Center to the BLESS office no later than May 1, 2018. If your school is not attending ISC, a certificate will be mailed to you. Please send us testimonies and photos to show how your students worked to raise money for BLESS! A BLESS Center gives 10 underprivileged children a 12- to 15-week learning-to-read program from which they are frequently able to read the Book of Mark.

Abbotsford Christian Academy WisconsinAcademy Christian School South CarolinaAgape Christian School North CarolinaAibonito Christian Academy Puerto RicoAntioch Christian Academy MississippiBerean Christian School IllinoisBethany Christian School California Burke Homeschool IrelandCaledonia Christian Academy IllinoisCalvary Chapel Christian School CaliforniaCanaanland Christian School GeorgiaChristian Educational Center MexicoCity Baptist School IndianaCommunity Christian Academy OregonCornerstone Christian Academy MontanaCornerstone Christian Academy North CarolinaDeford Christian Academy MichiganDuncan Christian School OklahomaElmwood Baptist Academy ColoradoEmmorton Baptist Academy MarylandFaith Bible Academy New YorkFaith Christian School IllinoisFirst Assembly Christian Academy MississippiFort Gibson Christian Academy OklahomaGifted Hands Academy GeorgiaGlory Christian Academy South CarolinaGospel Assembly Christian School FloridaGrace Christian Academy GeorgiaGrace Christian School TexasHarvest Christian Academy CaliforniaHarvest Christian School AlabamaHarvest Time Christian Academy North CarolinaHeritage Christian School Canada

Instituto Carver MexicoInstituto Gracia Dei MexicoInternational School of Tomorrow RussiaJesus Center Christian School CaliforniaJonathan Christian Academy MississippiLebanon Junction Christian Academy KentuckyLight Christian Academy FloridaLighthouse Christian School-Canada CanadaLighthouse Christian School GeorgiaLighthouse Christian School TennesseeLower Hickory Grove Christian Academy KentuckyMighty for Christ! TennesseeMowersville Christian Academy PennsylvaniaNew Hope Christian Academy FloridaNew Hope Christian School TexasNew Life Christian Academy TexasNewLife Christian School IllinoisPath Valley Christian School PennsylvaniaPiedmont Christian Academy South CarolinaPraise Temple Christian Academy FloridaProspect Christian Academy VirginiaRio Grande Christian Academy New MexicoSmoking for Jesus Christian School TexasThe Church Christian Academy PennsylvaniaThe Great Learning School MarylandTrinity Baptist Academy West VirginiaUnion Church Christian Academy MississippiVictory Life Christian School Singapore Vinemont Christian Academy AlabamaWesleyan Heritage Academy IndianaWest Little York Christian Academy TexasWhetstone Christian Academy Missouri

BLESS Donor Certificate Recipients 2017

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Physical hardships, health issues, and adversity are experiences that Dr. Villanueva has faced during her ministry to the people of the Philippines. In addition to aiding people in rural tribes with their medical needs, she has ministered to their spiritual and educational needs as well.

Dr. Villanueva used the A.C.E. curriculum, finishing at the age of 14. She later earned doctorates in optometry and medicine, as well as a master’s degree in hospital administration.

Through the A.C.E. curriculum as a student, Dr. Villanueva said she gained the knowledge that she needed to pursue her medical degrees. “Studying in [a school using the A.C.E. curriculum] has helped mold me into the person God wanted me to be,” she said during a 2017 International Student Convention rally. “Having been trained to be goal-oriented, it has helped me to get through the difficult times in medical school and residency training. With all of those thick, back-breaking books you have to read, you must have a plan as to how many pages to finish in an hour, a day, or a week. It was from my PACEs that I read of the lives of Dr. David Livingstone, who poured his heart for Africa, and Jim Elliot, who gave his life for the Auca Indians of Ecuador. They inspired me.”

God’s calling for Dr. Villanueva was to be a medical missionary to remote tribes in her homeland, the Philippines. She has survived two bouts with cancer, had both hips replaced, and survived illnesses from malaria, typhoid, and dengue. In addition, she has had

to navigate rough mountain terrain, including fording rivers, climbing steep inclines, walking muddy trails, and riding carabao carts.

During her missions work, she has helped open schools in three tribal villages as well as 15 BLESS Centers all over Palawan in the Philippines. “The tribal children are studying and learning about the love of Jesus,” she said. “Their parents would otherwise not have been able to give them the opportunity to

study—being forest hunters and gatherers living on a hand-to-mouth existence. These children’s lives are forever changed.”

She said that she wants to be remembered as a woman who “lived her life recklessly abandoned in the service of Jesus Christ.”

Dr. Villanueva said that she does not think twice about giving

up a promising medical career to become a medical missionary. Instead, she dwells on the words of Acts 20:24: But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

“For all I am and all I hope to be, I want to be my Utmost for His Highest,” she said. �

Recklessly Abandoned for Christ in the Philippines

ISC TestimonyWatch Dr. Villanueva’s testimony at:

www.acestudentprograms.com/video-gallery

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certiFicateEarn a Certifi cate of Training inChristian Education.

DeGreeGo further with an Associate of Applied Arts in Christian Education degree.

30 Credit Hours

60 Credit Hours

acbi@acem.org | acem.org | 615-757-4200

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL?

Visit our website to see available scholarships.

Supervisors, monitors, and administrators who have 5 years’ experience at a school using the complete A.C.E. curriculum

Recent graduates of a Model or Quality Status school and high school students dual-enrolled with LCA

School Staff Students

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www.aceministries.comCopy for distribution to students.

Accelerated College of the Bible International (ACBI) is a new college that seeks to combine the familiarity of A.C.E.’s curriculum with several of its student programs for a well-rounded postsecondary education experience. ACBI enables you to continue advancing your education through A.C.E.’s PACE system while gaining real-world experience through a missions trip, practicum, and specialized training.

What will i learn?ACBI offers a wide array of Bible and

liberal arts courses. Any PACEs have been redesigned to a full-color format and are used exclusively with ACBI. Subjects include Old and New Testament Advanced Survey, English Composition, History of Civilization, Origins and Science, Introduction to Counseling, BLESS Training, Biographies of Champions, Individualized Learning, Greek, Spanish, and French. These courses have been chosen to give you additional knowledge as you consider the next phase of your life.

What are my options?ACBI’s current choice of degrees include a one-

year Certificate of Training in Christian Education and a two-year Associate of Applied Arts in Christian Education. These degrees are ideal for equipping you

to begin leadership roles in your church and Christian education programs involving children and youth or to continue on in higher education.

ACBI is currently open to recent graduates from a Model or Quality Status school, to staff experienced with the A.C.E. curriculum, and high school students

currently enrolled in a Model or Quality Status school.

is tuition assistance available?ACBI offers several scholarships that can

reduce tuition by as much as 50  percent. Scholarships are available for things such as the number of years you have used the A.C.E. curriculum, attendance at ISC

and Service Adventure, serving as an Educational Assistant, and graduating with an A.C.E. Honors course of study. Visit www.acem.org/scholarships for more information.

how do i get started?Visit www.acem.org and download the catalog.

Once you have determined whether you want to pursue a one- or two-year program, download the Enrollment Agreement, fill it out, and send it to ACBI.

Permission is granted by A.C.E. to copy this page.

learn more about acbiwww.acem.org � acbi@acem.org � 615-757-4200

ACBI: What it could mean for your future.

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Dual-Enrollment with LCAIf your school has earned Model or Quality Status through A.C.E., your students can take advantage of the Dual Enrollment programs offered by Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) and Accelerated College of the Bible (ACBI).

Enjoy the BenefitsStudents enrolled in the LCA Dual Enrollment program will receive:• An accredited LCA diploma • An official transcript• Access to experienced academic

advisors for direction and guidance• An invitation for graduates to attend LCA’s full-service

graduation ceremony• An opportunity to earn college credits

www.lcaed.com/dual-enrollment

President’s Letter p. 1Honoring a Life of Service p. 1Critical Thinking God’s Way p. 2CEC Schedule and Details p. 3CEC Workshop Schedule p. 4Educational Assistance p. 6RSC 2018 p. 7ISC 2018 p. 8Planning for RSC and ISC p. 9Character Counts! p. 10BLESS p. 11World Watch p. 12ACBI p. 13Student AcceleGRAM p. 14

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