Faithful Faculty: Vocational Flourishing in Christian Higher Education

Mission-driven institutions are navigating growing external pressures that challenge their identity and long-term viability. Many have recognized that a key to thriving in this environment lies in recruiting, developing, and supporting faculty who are not only experts in their disciplines but also deeply committed to the institution’s mission. 

In Faithful Faculty, Donny R. Mathis and Jacob Shatzer provide institutions with a shared text for new faculty to read during their first semesters, something they can revisit throughout their formative years. While such a resource cannot replace discipline-specific training, it can provide a common language, cultivate a deeper sense of calling, and help set a trajectory for growth and integration.