Discipleship: Why Educators Need to Be Spiritual Mentors for Students

Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Gary Stratton, the Dean of Arts & Sciences at Johnson University, has a burning passion for discipleship in biblical higher ed 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 interactions with students. The author of The Jesus Climb: Journeying From Student to Disciple emphasizes the importance of spiritual mentorship in transforming the lives of students 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

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• The Jesus Climb: Journeying From Student to Disciple

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