About this episode

John Derry discusses the complexities and challenges facing biblical higher education leaders in today's landscape.

Biblical higher education leaders are grappling with a "perfect storm" of unprecedented complexity. They must navigate a confluence of challenges, including demographic shifts, persistent financial pressures, and escalating regulatory demands. In this candid conversation, John Derry reflects on more than five decades in Christian higher education, offering hard earned wisdom on governance, risk taking, fundraising, and moral leadership. With humility and clarity, he challenges leaders to stay grounded, seek counsel, and remain faithful in both crisis and calling. 🎧 Tune In to Discover Why today’s higher education landscape feels like a perfect storm The three dangerous leadership responses that can sink an institution Lessons learned from delaying difficult personnel decisions Why fundraising is essential and how to approach it relationally Practical safeguards that help leaders avoid moral failure 🎙️ Inside the Episode 05:01 – The “perfect storm” facing biblical higher education today 10:58 – Leadership mistakes and necessary personnel changes 14:49 – Fundraising lessons and overcoming reluctance 27:27 – Turnaround leadership and building strong teams 32:07 – Catalysts for…

People in this episode

Guest: John Derry

Topics covered

• biblical higher education
• leadership challenges
• fundraising
• moral leadership
• governance
• risk management

Keywords

• perfect storm
• demographic shifts
• financial pressures
• regulatory demands
• leadership mistakes
• fundraising lessons
• moral failure
• turnaround leadership

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Organizations: Biblical Higher Ed Talk, ABHE

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