Leading With Purpose Summer Series

Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series designed to strengthen your leadership and renew your sense of mission. Every other week, you’ll hear one of the most-listened-to conversations from past seasons. Each episode offering practical encouragement and a fresh reminder of why Christ-centered higher education matters.

This episode originally aired Oct 2024

Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, joins the show to share how the principles of grace and truth guide his leadership, especially in the turbulent times facing Christian higher education.

Michael tells us why he believes the pandemic elevated expectations for the value proposition of biblical higher ed and how Christian leaders can turn these challenges into opportunities. He also provides insights into a successful fundraising campaign for some of Taylor's exciting projects, including community outreach and campus expansions.

Tune in to hear how Taylor University is helping to shape the next generation of Christian leaders through discipleship initiatives.

Join us as we discuss:

• [5:17] Finding the motivation in a college president’s work

• [13:16] How Taylor University is giving back to their community 

• [18:59] Discipleship and seeking counsel from your predecessors

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• ABHE 78th Annual Meeting

• Hinge Moments: Making the Most of Life’s Transitions by Michael Lindsay

• Presidential Fellows Program - Taylor University

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