Biblical Higher Ed Talk

In an age where we constantly have our eyes glued to our phones, what is more valuable than human interaction? 

Potential students want you to be different and personable – they need you to be.

Acting intentionally with a student-first mindset may set you apart from the competition.

And with the enrollment cliff on the horizon, we have to be on our A-game. 

We’re getting the ball rolling with Nathan Alexander, President for Partner Relations at Clark Higher Ed, to give you tips and tricks on how to nail your recruitment and enrollment processes. 

In this episode, we delve into a student-first admissions process.

Join us as we discuss:

• [3:34] Top three recent admissions changes

• [11:37] Transaction and personal recruitment

• [19:30] Top three admissions mistakes

• [25:53] The dreaded enrollment cliff

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Nathan’s email

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Effective academic leadership doesn’t have a specific outline.

But knowing your institution's mission and sticking to it is the first place to start.

Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses as a leader and being able to lean on a team for support to fill in the gaps is critical.

There’s no limit to who can be a leader. It’s about being the best leader for your institution.

Getting our conversation started is Meghan Griffin, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Southeastern University. Meghan shares how trusting in God’s plan helped her become an effective leader for her school.

In this episode, we explore effective leadership strategies.

Join us as we discuss:

• [9:46] CAO faculty hiring process

• [16:26] Understanding your institution’s culture

• [19:21] How SEU is approaching AI tools

• [25:51] Women in theological leadership
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• SEU AI Assistance Policy

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Competency-based theological education may seem like a mouthful, but it’s how Jesus trained his disciples.

It’s about radical collaboration and demonstrating understanding.

It challenges you to think differently about learning.

Co-authors Kent Anderson, President of Providence University College and Theological Seminary, and Greg Henson, Lead Partner at Kairos University, get the conversation started on the paradigm shift of CBTE.

In this episode, we delve into the mechanics of competency-based theological education.

Join us as we discuss:

• [5:50] What is CBTE?

• [9:01] Reorganizing the educational approach

• [17:31] Swinging the pendulum fairly

• [19:16] Essential elements to CBTE success
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Theological Education Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach

• Cracking the Credit Hour by Amy Latinen

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Leadership care in Christian institutions is moving to the forefront of higher ed culture.

According to Michael Martin, President of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), 94% of their members said leadership issues are having a negative impact on trust in their organizations.

That’s why ECFA has developed a new accreditation standard that monitors the well-being and accountability of school leadership. Michael shares how the new standard will affect member institutions and why boards must lean on their collective spiritual gifts to empower their leaders by monitoring their health and integrity.

Join us as we discuss:

• [5:53] ECFA’s mission to elevate trust in Christian organizations

• [13:08] How ECFA develops new higher ed accreditation standards

• [26:06] Keeping institutions accountable in leadership care
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• ECFA Standards

• Behind the Seal Podcast

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So you want to start your own Christian university?

Through creating connections with churches, we can build future leaders by providing them with an avenue of opportunity to learn and grow their faith.

Providing a degree of value can accelerate growth for potential ministry leaders and further grow God’s kingdom.

With over 30 years of experience in the K–12 sector, Steve Whitaker, the Head of School at The First Academy, decided to answer the call to open a Christian university. Steve was not alone in his journey, and now he wants to help others who feel called to do the same.

In this episode, we delve into what it takes to open a Christian university.

Join us as we discuss:

• [7:32] The K-12 to college pipeline

• [10:46] Building recruitment relationships

• [21:58] Creating something of value
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• [email protected]

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Anxiety can feel like it's crashing down on us from all directions.

Technology running our lives, deadlines looming overhead, and so much more...

Cutting through the noise and pointing anxiety in the direction of God will lessen the burden we too often place on ourselves.

Anxiety is not something we have to face alone.

Alan Fadling, the founder and President of Unhurried Living, takes us through anxiety acceptance and management in a Christ-centric way.

In this episode, we deconstruct and reframe living with anxiety.

Join us as we discuss:

• [9:07] Technological anxiety

• [17:07] Dependency and surrender

• [25:09] Anxiety on college campuses
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• A Non Anxious Life by Alan Fadling

• www.unhurriedliving.com 

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Leadership and professional experience are two key career aspects that never really leave the horizon.

It’s crucial to further enhance leadership skills during ministry preparation and even way beyond. 

Lacking proper leadership skills can often cause other issues in personal, professional, and organizational relationships.

Building proper leaders takes guts.

That’s why we’re talking to David Ashcraft, the CEO and President of Global Leadership Network. By hosting summits and providing learning opportunities, David and GLN are preparing the leaders of tomorrow.

In this episode, we explore leadership and the necessity of practical experience.

Join us as we discuss:

• [6:48] Ministry preps’ current state

• [14:09] Why practical experience is essential

• [15:27] Managing expectations

• [22:38] The importance of continuing education
  

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Team365

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Kindergarten through 12th grade Christian education is seeing a decline in America.

Is it simply student enrollment? Is it an education quality issue? Is it due to inflation?

There are a variety of factors we can analyze, but it all comes down to remembering our mission: service.

We have to embrace the mission of Christ, who served before us, in order to effectively serve the students in our community.

With over 50 years of experience, Simon Jeynes, the Executive Director at Christian School Management, brings us up to speed on what's going on in K-12 Christian institutions.

In this episode, we delve into the evolving education environment.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:42] The current state of K-12 education

• [7:34] Reasons for the decline

• [10:13] Top three common Christian education mistakes

• [21:09] Why fewer students are choosing Christian higher ed

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Artificial intelligence is expanding its footprint in our institutions, workplaces, and personal lives.

But how can we, as Christ followers, utilize artificial intelligence in a way that is true to our theology?

In an increasingly secular culture, we must learn how faith, behavior, and artificial intelligence all interact.

James Spencer, President of Useful to God Ministries, navigates the hard truths about AI, its implementation in a biblical way, and ever-changing curricula in higher education.

Join us as we discuss:

• [4:34] Theology and behavior

• [14:32] ChatGPT for Christians

• [20:40] AI creation and curriculum

• [25:34] Student perspectives in a secular world

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Serpents and Doves, Christian Politics and the Art of Bearing Witness by James Spencer (Coming February 2024)

• thejamesspencer.com 

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Psalms 34:4 states, “I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.”

Entrepreneurial leadership takes faith to overcome obstacles.

Trusting that God will be there to answer prayers will allow His will to be done through you.

Allowing God to take a front seat in your life will lead you down the right path, and allow others to grow alongside you.

Darren Campbell">Darren Campbell, the CEO at Slingshot">Slingshot and CampusEdu">CampusEdu, didn’t believe he could ever attend college until God answered his family's prayers. Darren is all about seasoning some gospel into every conversation.

In this episode, we discuss entrepreneurial leadership with faith.

Join us as we discuss: 

- [5:06] Is entrepreneurial leadership different?

- [10:52] Engaging fear

- [18:03] Three key business principles

- [26:00] AI disruptions in higher education

- Slingshot">Slingshot

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