Join a thoughtful conversation about finding purpose and joy as faculty in Christian higher education.

A Best Christian Workplace survey conducted in 2024 found that those working in Christian higher education reported the least satisfaction with their work and their institutions, compared with other surveyed sectors. Christian higher education was also the only sector in which the average employee engagement score fell within the "unhealthy" range.

This book addresses faculty longevity and thriving over the course of their careers, providing better support as faculty make decisions and navigate academic life: determining when and how to seek promotion to associate and full professor; stepping into department, program, and college leadership roles; pursuing research opportunities that take them out of the classroom or the academy, or conversely, worrying about research trajectories that have stalled; pursuing meaningful professional development opportunities; acting as faith leaders within their institutions and beyond; and balancing important responsibilities related to family and community with their own needs for sabbath rest.

This volume comprises a vibrant collection of personal essays focused on navigating Christian higher education, written by college, university, and seminary faculty. Above all this book features engaging stories that explore the unique opportunities and challenges faced by Christian faculty, cultivating a conversation rooted in care for fellow academics and providing support for those seeking to navigate their careers with purpose and joy.