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 DiscoverWhy Christian higher education is outperforming many predictions about institutional closuresThe leadership and governance patterns that help faith-based colleges remain strongHow identifying an “economic engine” can sustain mission-driven institutionsLessons learned from leadership mistakes, including the importance of self-careWhy optimism and shrewdness are essential mindsets for Christian higher education leaders🎙️ Inside the Episode03:02 – Why Christian higher education is outperforming the broader higher education industry05:33 – Understanding the real competition for Christian colleges12:23 – Governance challenges and the difficulty of letting go of legacy programs15:15 – A leadership mistake, neglecting self-care and its impact on others20:30 – Safeguards against moral failure through connection and accountability24:45 – Defining professional success through institutional and relational impact29:31 – Leadership turning points and learning to make decisive choices32:31 – Final leadership advice, cultivating optimism and practicing shrewd stewardshipTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part of The Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.