Christian higher education is facing disruption, but the outlook may be stronger than many believe. Drawing on decades of experience serving Christian colleges and universities, ABHE Senior Fellow Dan Campbell explains why faith-based institutions are often outperforming the broader higher education sector. He also shares practical leadership lessons about governance, innovation, and the personal disciplines leaders need to sustain healthy institutions and faithful service.

🎧 Tune In to Discover

• Why Christian higher education is outperforming many predictions about institutional closures

• The leadership and governance patterns that help faith-based colleges remain strong

• How identifying an “economic engine” can sustain mission-driven institutions

• Lessons learned from leadership mistakes, including the importance of self-care

• Why optimism and shrewdness are essential mindsets for Christian higher education leaders

🎙️ Inside the Episode

03:02 – Why Christian higher education is outperforming the broader higher education industry

05:33 – Understanding the real competition for Christian colleges

12:23 – Governance challenges and the difficulty of letting go of legacy programs

15:15 – A leadership mistake, neglecting self-care and its impact on others

20:30 – Safeguards against moral failure through connection and accountability

24:45 – Defining professional success through institutional and relational impact

29:31 – Leadership turning points and learning to make decisive choices

32:31 – Final leadership advice, cultivating optimism and practicing shrewd stewardship

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