YOU ARE WELCOME TO ACCI

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTORS

ACCI is an association for the Professionals in the field of Christian Educations.

ACCI is a non-profit, non-political, and non-denominational Association dedicated to promoting Christian values and principles among professionals in the field of education.

The Association of Chartered Christian Instructors (ACCI) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Christian instructors in various fields.

It is a community that provides resources, networking opportunities, and training for instructors who integrate their faith with their profession.

“INSTRUCTOR”, “CHRISTIAN” AND “CHARTERED INSTRUCTOR”

1. An instructor is a person who teaches and imparts knowledge or skills to others. Instructors are typically employed in educational institutions such as schools, colleges, universities, or specialized training centers. Instructors can also be found in various other settings, including corporate training programs, vocational schools, sports coaching, arts and music academies, and online learning platforms.

2. Christian: A Christian is an individual who follows the teachings and beliefs of Christianity, a monotheistic religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Christians believe in the Holy Bible as a sacred text and place faith in Jesus as the Son of God and the savior of humanity.

3. Chartered: The term “chartered” typically relates to the issuance of a formal document or charter by an authoritative body. In various fields, such as accountancy, engineering, or surveying, professionals may obtain a charter or license through a specific organization or governing body. In this case, Chartered Christian Instructors.

Considering these definitions, a “Chartered Christian instructor” refers to an individual who is a certified or licensed instructor in a specific field (such as Christian education, theology, hermeneutics, Apologetic, or a particular field) and also incorporates Christian principles or teachings into their instruction.

This could apply to someone who provides Christian-based education, mentoring, or coaching services while having the necessary qualifications or certifications for their respective field.

A Christian instructor is an individual who combines his or her Christian faith with their role as an instructor. They teach subjects or skills while incorporating Christian principles, values, and beliefs into their instructional approach.

Christian instructors can be found in various educational settings, including Christian schools, colleges, seminaries, and Bible colleges, as well as in churches and Christian organizations that offer educational programmes.

The specific role and responsibilities of a Christian instructor can vary depending on the context and subject matter they teach. They may teach subjects such as theology, biblical studies, religious education, ethics, or philosophy from a Christian perspective.

In addition to delivering academic content, they may also aim to foster spiritual growth, character development, and the integration of faith and learning.

Christian instructors often strive to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment that encourages students to explore and deepen their faith while pursuing academic excellence.

They may incorporate prayer, devotional readings, scriptural references, and discussions of Christian values and ethics into their lessons.

They may also provide guidance and mentorship to help students develop a Christian worldview and apply Christian principles to their lives and studies.

THE ACCI EXISTS TO:

1. Motivate, encourage, and support Christian Instructors at all levels.

2. Build community of Instructors

3. Provide opportunities for professional growth as Christian Instructors

4. Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and encouragement.

5. Creates opportunities for networking among Professional Colleagues

6. Provides opportunities for connections with other relevant Associations worldwide

7. Create an opportunity for cross fertilization of ideas as related to Christian Education and Theological Education in general.

8. To act as a mouth piece for Christian Instructors

9. To contribute to National issues as it affects Christian Education and Christianity in general.

10. To ensure that only competent people are engaged as Instructors in Theological Institutions

11. To promote high Levels of spiritual skill, knowledge, integrity and theological competency on the part of Clergy, Christian educators, Bible Scholars, and Church leaders for the benefit of the Kingdom of God.

12. To promote the study, research and development of the practice of Christian Leadership, and to publish, disseminate or otherwise make available the useful results of such studies.

13. To represent the interest of members of the Christian community to the world and to encourage and foster a climate favorable to Christian activity while creating unity.

14. To advance the interests of members of the Institute, and to provide facilities, services and benefits for them.

15. To build relationships and connect members and associates for the building of God’s Kingdom around the world.