CSI Board of Trustees

Members of the Christian Schools International (CSI) Board of Trustees are elected by the CSI membership each year by ballot. Board members are required to meet requirements in order to be elected to the Board of Trustees and may serve for a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms.

Board member requirements include:

Adherence to a strong faith, acknowledging Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord

Commitment to the Scripture of the Old and New Testament, the infallible Word of God, as explicated in the Reformed creeds

Display integrity, decisiveness, servant leadership, and loyalty and are committed to learn and grow in leadership and faith

Promotion of the mission, purposes, objectives, and programs of Christian Schools International

Interesting in becoming a CSI board member? Submit a board interest form.

CSI Board of Trustees Roster

The Board of Trustees takes its role seriously and understands the trust placed in its care by the CSI membership. It aims to advance the mission of CSI to support schools in their task of teaching students to know God and his world, and to glorify him through service to others.

Ruth Kuder, Chair

Wayne, NJ

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Rudi Gesch, Vice Chair

Sheboygan, WI

Eric Segaar, Secretary

Ripon, CA

Brant Epperhart, Treasurer

Denver, CO

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Ryan Ermeling

Gilbert, AZ

Chris Rast

Lynden, WA

Wayne Sit

Ann Arbor, MI

Bylaws and Values

CSI Bylaws

CSI Board of Trustees Operational Values

Upcoming CSI Board Meetings

November 3–4, 2025

How to Contact

The Board of Trustees welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please address your email communications for Board members to Jennifer Thompson.

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