Move Forward: Enduring the Hard During a Presidential Transition

Biblical Higher Ed Talk

Transitions in leadership are a critical moment for any organization, and in biblical higher education, they carry unique challenges and opportunities.
Bryce Ashlin-Mayo, President of Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta, joins us to reflect on his journey from pastoral ministry to academia and now to university leadership. Bryce shares how God guided him through unexpected transitions, lessons from his first six months as president, and strategies for leading through complexity while maintaining a servant’s heart.

Whether you’re a current leader or aspiring to step into a leadership role in biblical higher ed, this episode offers wisdom on endurance, faith, and embracing God’s call.
Join us as we discuss:

• [5:10] Seeking validation and confronting self-doubt in a new leadership role

• [11:17] The nuanced nature of the loneliness that comes with leadership

• [16:43] Unexpected gaps in a typical university president transition

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

• Logos Bible Software

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