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Navigating the Perfect Storm in Biblical Higher Education
Monday, 9 March, 2026
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 DiscoverWhy today’s higher education landscape feels like a perfect stormThe three dangerous leadership responses that can sink an institutionLessons learned from delaying difficult personnel decisionsWhy fundraising is essential and how to approach it relationallyPractical safeguards that help leaders avoid moral failure🎙️ Inside the Episode05:01 – The “perfect storm” facing biblical higher education today10:58 – Leadership mistakes and necessary personnel changes14:49 – Fundraising lessons and overcoming reluctance27:27 – Turnaround leadership and building strong teams32:07 – Catalysts for leadership growth and taking calculated risks33:56 – Why wise leaders ask for helpTo 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.
