Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we’ll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education.

This episode originally aired Novemeber 2025

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Christian colleges often do a great job preparing students for ministry roles, but many still lack a robust vision for discipling students headed into the marketplace. Jesse Rine, Executive Director of The Center for Faithful Business, is working to change that by equipping institutions to cultivate biblically grounded, mission-driven business leaders.

Drawing from his own transition from real estate into theological education, Jesse shares how Christian colleges can bridge the gap between faith and work. From rethinking success to building kingdom-centered partnerships, this conversation offers a compelling framework for any institution seeking to develop the next generation of faithful business leaders.

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Tune In to Discover
▫️Why Christian higher ed must do more to disciple future business leaders

▫️How spiritual formation intersects with career preparation

▫️Common obstacles to launching faith-work initiatives on campus

▫️The role of partnerships and networks in expanding marketplace ministry

▫️A vision for long-term culture change in Christian institutions

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Inside the Episode

09:10 – Helping business-minded students see their work as a calling

13:47 – Why business education is a critical discipleship opportunity

18:05 – The need for long-term investment to shift campus culture

23:20 – Examples of integration across institutions and networks

27:40 – What success looks like when launching a new initiative

30:56 – Encouragement for presidents and leaders starting small

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