Leading With Purpose Summer Series: Blending Theology and Liberal Arts in a Student-Centered Curriculum

Biblical Higher Ed Talk

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 FEB 2025

Stephen Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College, talks about how his journey from classroom professor to institutional leader shaped his educational philosophy.

He discusses the intentional design of RBC’s curriculum, blending theology and the liberal arts, and how their unique house system fosters community and discipleship. Stephen offers insights into balancing growth with mission fidelity and the importance of being faithful in both education and leadership.

This episode is packed with inspiration for leaders navigating the complexities of biblical higher education curriculums.

Join us as we discuss:

• [8:35] The transition from classroom professor to college president

• [16:14] How a hyper-focused curriculum impacts student life

• [20:34] Why capping enrollment builds community and accountability

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Logos Bible Software

• Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing by Laura Mae Martin

• Ligonier Ministries

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