PRESIDENT
Gayle D. Beebe
Gayle D. Beebe became 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 eighth president in 2007 after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. His inauguration in 2008 featured speeches by Steve Forbes, chief executive officer of Forbes, and Steve Sample, former president of the University of Southern California.
Endorsements
"Leadership and the Liberal Arts," thoughtfully edited by Gayle Beebe, offers a compelling and timely vision for Christian higher education.
Bringing together wise voices across disciplines, this volume reminds us that the liberal arts, rooted in faith, form leaders of character, wisdom, and courage.
At a moment when higher education is seeking meaning and coherence, this book affirms why a Christian liberal arts education remains essential to the flourishing of both students and society.
- David A. Hoag, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
"Here's a vision of Christian liberal arts education so compelling it will make you want to go through college all over again. Such an education has rarely been more challenging and never been more needed. These voices are our teachers. What they describe is what the next generation requires if it is to truly flourish."
- John Ortberg, founder of Become New and author of Steps
"Gayle Beebe and his 蜜桃传媒 faculty argue for shifting liberal arts education, from a technique-driven focus to intellectual development infused with moral and spiritual purposes. Through a range of disciplinary perspectives, they illustrate how God uses all knowledge to form us into his image."
- Margaret Diddams, editor of Christian Scholar's Review
Community Conversations
President Beebe's interview with Cynder Sinclair from Nonprofit Kinect and the interview on TV Santa Barbara.
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蜜桃传媒 Presents The Reflective Executive
Tune into this new podcast series with President Gayle D. Beebe.
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'The Crucibles that Shape Us': Why I Wrote Crucibles?
蜜桃传媒 President Gayle D. Beebe explains why he wrote the book, "The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership."
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Media and Press
Discover the latest features and media coverage highlighting President Gayle D. Beebe's impactful leadership and contributions to Westmont.
Other Publications
An active scholar, Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications, including: 鈥溾�� (InterVarsity Press, 2011). He co-authored 鈥溾�� with Richard Foster (InterVarsity Press, 2009), and he spent five years working with Foster, Dallas Willard, Lynda Graybeal and Thomas Oden to produce the acclaimed (Harper, 2005).
Leadership and the Liberal Arts
Longing for God
The Shaping of an Effective Leader: Eight Formative Principles of Leadership
President Beebe is featured in the Higher Education Digest's Most Visionary Education Leaders 2023.
A Presidential Journey in Pursuit of Excellence
In the realm of higher education, Gayle D. Beebe鈥檚 legacy at 蜜桃传媒 inspires respect. With a career spanning over three decades, Beebe has emerged as a true leader in higher education. Currently at the helm of 蜜桃传媒 in picturesque Santa Barbara, California, since 2007, Beebe's journey to this prestigious position is marked by a rich tapestry of experiences and achievements. Read the full feature here.
President's Briefing
We鈥檙e excited to embark on a new academic year, our 89th. We look forward to celebrating our 90th anniversary next fall and feel profound gratitude for the ways God continues to guide, sustain and expand 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 mission. While giving thanks for a wonderful season of milestones, we remain mindful of the strong headwinds challenging higher education.
Leadership
Executive Team
