What does faithful leadership in theological education look like amid cultural change, secularization, and global realignment? In this insightful conversation, Marvin Oxenham offers a grounded and hopeful perspective on the state of theological education in Europe. Drawing from his leadership with the European Council for Theological Education and his work across multiple global networks, Marvin challenges narratives of decline and highlights growth, innovation, and renewed opportunity for the church and academy across Europe.

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• Why theological education in Europe is not fading but evolving

• How cultural diversity and migration are reshaping ministry preparation

• What distributed leadership and bi-vocational ministry mean for training leaders

• How accreditation and quality assurance function across Europe’s varied systems

• Why micro-credentials present new opportunities for theological education

🎙️ Inside the Episode

01:50 – The spiritual landscape of Europe today and common misconceptions

05:08 – Surprising growth trends in European theological education

07:17 – Distributed leadership and bi-vocational ministry formation

10:15 – Why “evangelical” was removed from ECTE’s name

13:22 – How accreditation works across Europe’s diverse systems

25:15 – What micro-credentials are and why they matter for theology

35:03 – The greatest threat and opportunity facing theological education in Europe

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What does it take to equip leaders, boards, and faculty for the rapidly changing realities of biblical higher education? In this forward-looking conversation, Eric Brandt offers a first look at the ABHE Leadership Academy, a new initiative designed to strengthen institutions from the inside out. Drawing on decades of experience in digital education and faculty development, Eric shares why accessible, mission-aligned leadership formation is essential for the future health and flourishing of ABHE institutions.

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• Why leadership and faculty development are critical for institutional flourishing

• How the ABHE Leadership Academy expands access beyond conferences.

• What makes micro-courses and effective tool for ongoing formation

• How biblical integration and effective teaching practices are being addressed for faculty

• Why ABHE is investing deeply in leaders at every level.

🎙️ Inside the Episode

02:00 - The evolution of distance and online education and why it matters now.

09:47 - Why leadership and faculty development are essential for institutional health

15:40 - What makes the ABHE Leadership Academy different from past initiatives

21:35 - Addressing biblical integration and effective teaching gaps among faculty

28:03 - What courses are launching first and the long-term vision for 100 micro-courses.

32:02 - Why the Leadership Academy is offered as a member benefit for ABHE institutions

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Philip Dearborn shares a brief message of gratitude, vision, and anticipation for what lies ahead. He thanks listeners for being part of Biblical Higher Ed Talk and reflects on the mission of highlighting faithful leadership across biblical and Christian higher education and the church.

Philip also looks ahead to Season 7, previewing upcoming conversations, leadership development initiatives, and key gatherings, including the ABHE Annual Meeting and spring leadership conferences. With an encouraging pastoral tone, he invites listeners from every context to continue growing as leaders, deepening their walk with the Lord, and engaging the work God is doing across the global biblical higher education community.

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