Podcast appearances and mentions of Gayle D Beebe

We often see setbacks and disasters as events that keep us from our best life. But what if these are actually opportunities to grow in our leadership? Our guest on this episode is Dr. Gayle D. Beebe, who has been a leader for over two decades and has insights into how to overcome the disorienting challenges that we face, both personally and in our leadership.In his new book, The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership, the university president shares personal stories and the wisdom of many other authors and mentors on how we can tackle suffering, revealing that, although we can be confused at first, these situations ultimately can bring us into a deeper relationship with God and also make us better leaders.Beebe identifies seven crucibles—powerful catalysts for transformation—that, when embraced, shape us into what God wants us to be.Scroll down to learn about Gayle Beebe. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite app!Thanks for listening!Please share this podcast with your friends. Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney.Go to re-integrate.org for further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission. Dr. Gayle D. BeebeGayle D. Beebe has been serving as president of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California since 2007. Before that, he was president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan. He has also served as dean of the graduate school of theology at Azusa Pacific University.He has three master's degrees: the Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, the Master of Philosophy of Religion and Theology from Claremont Graduate University, and the Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He also has a PhD in Religion and Theology from Claremont Graduate University. Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eight 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. An active scholar, Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. His latest book is The Shaping of an Effective Leader: Eight Formative Principles of Leadership. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium.

Westmont inaugurated Gayle D. Beebe, its eighth president, Friday, April 11, with a day of events and lectures focusing on “The Global Imperative: Education and the Knowledge Society in the 21st Century.” Beebe, who assumed leadership of Westmont July 1, 2007, was installed at a ceremony in Westmont’s Murchison Gym at 10:30 a.m. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report in its America’s Best Colleges and Universities publication. The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities awarded the university the 2003 Racial Harmony Award, which honors institutions making considerable progress in the areas of diversity, racial harmony and reconciliation. Dr. Beebe was also instrumental in improving campus facilities at Spring Arbor, which completed a $45 million capital campaign during his tenure, including a major academic building. Prior to leading Spring Arbor, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. In addition to teaching courses in the philosophy of religion and theology there, he chaired the department of ministry and directed the Friends Center. His career includes five years as senior pastor of Sherwood Community Friends Church in Sherwood, Ore., and positions as interim pastor and pastor of adult ministries. Dr. Beebe has published numerous academic articles and edited several publications. He spent five years working with Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Lynda Graybeal and Thomas Oden to write the acclaimed “Renovare Study Bible.” He and his wife, Pam, have three children: Anna, 15, Elizabeth, 13, and Ricky, 9.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Dr. Gayle Beebe talks about how we develop discernment. Biography: Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College. Before Westmont, Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Pam and Gayle Beebe give a couple stories about their journeys together. Biography: Pam Beebe received her Bachelor in Arts in Education from George Fox University and her Masters in Christian Counseling from Western Evangelical Seminary. Besides being a teacher, Pam has also worked on two church staff both in children's ministry and as the Director of Life Recovery as well as being deeply involved in bereavement ministry. Pam is married to Gayle Beebe, President of Westmont College, and they have three children, Anna, Elizabeth, and Ricky.Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College. Before Westmont, Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan forseven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Gayle D. Beebe became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Dr. Beebe thanks the organizations and individuals who had helped Westmont through the Tea Fire. Biography:Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College. Before Westmont, Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Gayle Beebe talks about how we can make sense of our life with God, and how we can begin to see our life as a spiritual journey with him. Biography: Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College. Before Westmont, Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Gayle D. Beebe speaks on the scripture, Romans 12. He became Westmont's eighth president on July 1, 2007, after serving as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. He received master's degrees in divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, in philosophy of religion and theology from Claremont Graduate University, and in business administration in strategic management from the Peter F. Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. He completed his doctorate in philosophy of religion and theology at Claremont Graduate University in 1997. An active scholar, Dr. Beebe has published numerous articles and edited several publications. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description:Dr. Gayle Beebe talks about making big decisions, and how does God help us understand his will for us. Also, how we should live our lives in a way that glorifies God. Biography: Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College. Before Westmont, Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Dr. Beebe talks to the freshmen about how important these next four years will be for them, and what it means to know and do the will of God. Biography: Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College.Before Westmont,Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.

Description: Dr. Gayle Beebe discusses his hopes of ways in which we can approach life together, and excavate from the life of Christ some of the enduring principles and practices that best exemplify the life of those who follow him. Biography: Gayle D. Beebe is the eighth president at Westmont College.Before Westmont,Dr. Beebe served as president of Spring Arbor University in Michigan for seven years. Prior to leading Spring Arbor University, Dr. Beebe served as dean of the school of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Under his leadership, Spring Arbor was named a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report. Dr. Beebe serves on the boards of Santa Barbara's United Way, the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium. He and his wife Pam have three children.