The Future of Christian Higher Education: The Built For This Podcast Ep #09

About this episode

Dr. Steven Mason and Shirley Hoogstra discuss the evolution and future of Christian higher education, focusing on leadership, challenges, and strategic insights.

Join LeTourneau University President Dr. Steven Mason in conversation with Shirley Hoogstra, President Emerita of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), for an inspiring discussion about the past, present, and future of Christian higher education. In this episode, Shirley reflects on her decade of leadership at the CCCU, sharing insights on navigating cultural shifts, maintaining financial stability, and preserving the distinctive mission of Christian institutions. She addresses the difficult reality of Christian college closures while offering hope and practical wisdom for institutional resilience. Key Topics: The changing landscape of Christian higher education and its growing skeptics Why "headwinds are for our benefit" in strengthening institutional excellence The vital role of board governance and financial stability The importance of mergers and strategic partnerships LeTourneau's new partnership with the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Biblical principles for leadership in challenging times The value proposition of Christian education: intellectual depth, spiritual maturity, moral clarity, and vocational purpose Casting a vision for 2035…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Mason

Guest: Shirley Hoogstra

Topics covered

• Christian higher education
• leadership
• cultural shifts
• financial stability
• institutional resilience
• board governance
• strategic partnerships
• biblical principles for leadership
• vision for 2035

Keywords

• Christian colleges
• institutional excellence
• moral clarity
• vocational purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity

Books & works: The Future of Christian Higher Education: The Built For This Podcast

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