The State of Christian Higher Ed: Opportunities, Challenges, and a Path Forward

Faith Leaders Mini-Series - Episode 206 (1 of 4)

In this special mini-series, Bart Caylor and Zach Coffin (VP of The Higher Ed Marketer) explore the intersection of faith and higher education. Each week of this series they have thoughtful discussions with a Christian Higher Ed leader from across the country. 

This week they are joined by Dr. Philip Dearborn, President of The Association for Biblical Higher Ed (ABHE).  Philip unpacks the evolving landscape of Christian higher education, emphasizing the importance of community, leadership, and adapting to change. He shares insights on the challenges faced by institutions, the unique value of discipleship, and the opportunities presented by AI and competency-based education. The conversation highlights the need for self-awareness in leadership and the importance of embracing generational differences to foster collaboration and innovation in education.

🎧 Listen to Learn:

✅ Higher education is not the same that it was 15 years ago.

✅ It’s time we embrace flourishing, not just survival.

✅ We need to learn to listen cross-generationally to thrive in the future.

✅ As more people embrace AI, Christian campuses can be a leader for human connection.

Join the Discussion:

03:00 Understanding ABHE: A New Era in Biblical Higher Education

05:58 Challenges in Christian Higher Education: A Race to the Bottom

09:01 The Unique Value of Community in Christian Higher Ed

11:57 Opportunities for Growth: Navigating Change in Higher Education

18:07 Leadership and Self-Awareness: Understanding Your Role

20:59 Generational Dynamics: Bridging the Gap in Education

23:47 Competency-Based Education: Tailoring Learning to Individual Needs

26:48 Harnessing AI: Transforming Online Education

29:58 The Future of Leadership: Embracing Change and Innovation

The Faith Leaders Mini-Series is sponsored by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an organization serving over 158 faith-based institutions, 72,000 across North America. ABHE seeks to Advance Biblical Higher Education for Kingdom Impact. Learn more at ABHE.org. 

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