Saints Together: Conversations in Leadership and Christian Higher Education
Season 1
Church Partnerships That Strengthen the Mission
Avoiding Mission Drift
Leading With A Biblical Worldview
by Dr. Jay McCurry
Church partnerships are more than announcements and handshakes—they’re relationships built on trust, shared mission, and consistency over time. In this episode, I walk through practical ways Christian universities can serve churches well, build pipelines for students, and strengthen advancement without losing the heart of the mission. I also connect the conversation to our Free Will Baptist roots and the broader story of why denominational partnerships have mattered so much in Christian higher education.
In Episode 3 of Saints Together: Conversations in Leadership and Christian Higher Education, Dr. Jay McCurry keeps the conversation moving from “why we exist” to “how we lead.” This episode is a steady reminder that Christian higher education doesn’t run on hype—it runs on mission, unity, and leaders who can think clearly, communicate straight, and care deeply for students, faculty, and families. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Staying anchored when the pressure is high Leading people well while protecting the mission Keeping campus culture healthy, Christ-centered, and unified Making decisions with wisdom—not noise If you’re carrying responsibility in Christian education (or you love someone who is), Episode 3 will encourage you and sharpen your leadership. Follow the show, and share this episode with a leader who needs a steady voice today.
In Episode 2 of Saints Together, Dr. Jay McCurry digs into what it really takes to lead in Christian higher education—when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and the mission can’t be treated like a slogan. This is a practical, faith-grounded conversation about leading with clarity, caring for people, and keeping Christ at the center of campus life. If you serve as a president, provost, faculty member, staff leader, trustee, pastor, or supporter of Christian higher education, this episode will encourage you—and challenge you—to lead on purpose. Subscribe and share this with someone who’s carrying the weight of leadership right now.
In this first episode of Saints Together: Conversations in Leadership and Christian Higher Education, Dr. Jay McCurry launches the podcast and sets the tone for what’s ahead. You’ll hear the heart behind the show, why Christian higher education matters right now, and what it takes to lead with conviction while serving students and strengthening campus mission. In this episode, we talk about: The purpose of Saints Together and who it’s for Leadership lessons for the Christian college setting Keeping mission clear in a changing culture Why unity, prayer, and practical leadership still matter What you can expect in future conversations Whether you’re a university leader, faculty or staff member, pastor, alumnus, parent, or friend of Christian higher education—this episode is your starting point. Subscribe, follow, and share with someone who cares about the future of Christian higher education.