Aired: June 25, 2025

Building Spiritual Infrastructure: Minder of the Mission

The Faith Leaders Mini-Series (4 of 4)
In the last episode of the Higher Ed Marketer podcast’s Faith Leaders Series we speak with Dondi Costin, president of Liberty University, about the intersection of Christian faith and higher education. They discuss the importance of leadership in maintaining the mission of the university, the role of spiritual formation in education, and the need for clarity in mission to avoid drift. Costin shares insights from his military background and chaplaincy, emphasizing the significance of balancing mission and people in leadership. The conversation also touches on the infrastructure needed for spiritual growth and the hope for the next generation of leaders in Christian education.

🎧 Listen to Learn:
✅ Great leaders “mind the mission” through people and process

✅ Spiritual formation requires intentionality at all levels

✅ The G.R.A.C.E of a college President. 

✅ Why personally engaging students matters for executive leadership

✅ The future of Christian higher ed is bright 

Join the Discussion:

02:08 – Minding the Mission: Leadership Insights

08:02 – Why Spiritual Formation should be central to Higher Education

12:24 – Building Spiritual Infrastructure at Liberty

24:26 – The Future of Christian Education is bright

30:00 – Hope for the Next Generation of students and leaders

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