Gary visits Philip Dearborn’s Podcast to explore the crucial role of faculty in the spiritual lives of students.
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Show Notes:
Gary David Stratton, PhD, the Dean of Arts and sciences and Professor of Spiritual Formation at Johnson University, has a burning passion for discipleship in Christian higher education classrooms.
Drawing from the profound relationship between Jesus and His apostles, Gary articulates why educators should embody the principles of discipleship and community in their student interactions. The author of The Jesus Climb: Journeying From Student to Disciple emphasizes the importance of spiritual mentorship in transforming students’ lives during their critical formative years.
Join us as we explore how integrating discipleship into biblical higher ed settings can profoundly impact students’ spiritual and personal growth.
Join us as we discuss:
• [4:05] What fueled Gary’s passion for biblical higher ed discipleship
• [11:38] The dangers of ineffective or misguided discipleship
• [21:50] Well-intended obstacles to healthy student discipleship
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