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HUMBLE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP

Presenter: Bill Blocker, President | College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Overview: What does it REALLY mean to lead with humility? As leaders in institutions of biblical higher education, we are familiar with and probably often associate with the ultimate leadership model, Jesus Christ. And yet too often we observe leadership gaps between what is said and what is done.

• Discover what leading with humility looks like
• Understand the tension that exists between biblical humility and the common personality traits of leaders who are often drawn to the presidency
• Learn how to distinguish personal ambition from Holy ambition and impact it can make on your institution

SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENTIAL FUNDRAISING

Presenter: Paul Alexander, President | Trinity Bible College & Graduate School
Overview: It is commonly understood that one of the most important tasks of the president is to lead institutional fundraising efforts. While others may be involved in fundraising, setting the methodology and pace of fundraising is the responsibility of the president.

• Learn keys to establishing vision and passion around fundraising
• Understand the importance of having multiple initiatives ready for potential funding
• Discover the value of properly celebrating and honoring donors who give

 BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Presenter: Matt Ayars, President | Wesley Biblical Seminary
Overview: Regardless of institutional size, every president operates with a leadership team. When a new president comes into a college he/she typically inherits a team from the exited president. Building a team around your leadership gifting and skills is critical to your success as president.

• Learn how to assess your own leadership skills to identify what types of leaders you need with you
• Discover the liability of keeping c-suite leaders that don’t fit with your leadership style
• Understand the continuum of your leadership and how the leadership capacities of your c-suite change over time

 NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX

Presenter: Matt Pinson, President | Welch College
Overview: Issues and decisions that matriculate to the desk of the president are rarely simple. Rather, they are often complex and nuanced with significant implications.

• Discover how to ask the right questions to understand complex issues and decisions
• Learn how to separate the decision to be made from the fallout of the decision made
• Understand the importance of proactively reviewing institutional policies and procedures so that they support the institution’s mission and community ethos

 THE BIBLE AS BLUEPRINT FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING

Presenter: Gregg Garner, President | The Institute for Global Outreach Development International
Overview: Traditions to trends typically inform the spectrum of consideration for the development of communities, organizations, and the church. And while Christians acknowledge the authority of Scripture, the use of the biblical text is often on the tail end of an initiative as either a quick word study and associative connection or a mere proof text. If Jesus didn’t come to abolish the scriptures (Hebrew/OT) but to fulfill them, citing their relevance and sustainability beyond the created order (Matthew 5:17,18), then shouldn’t those words be the impetus for any initiative, program, paradigm, and any other modality of Christian institution?

• Learn why Scripture must inform organizational initiatives for sustainability
• Understand the potential danger of an organizational culture built exclusively on traditions or trends
• Discover what a biblical blueprint for community building looks like

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Overview: Discuss the most pressing academic issues you are facing with both the panel of presenters and attendee affinity groups. Create a draft of your Personal Action Plan on the most significant and urgent issues you should address following the conference.

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