NACCAP Board Spotlight: Mike Harper, Trinity Academy (KS)

In this episode of the Higher Education, Higher Purpose podcast hosts Phil Cook and Heidi Sturm sit down with Mike Harper, Director of Vocational Guidance at Trinity Academy. Mike shares his insights on guiding high school students in discovering their vocations and the value of Christian higher education. With nearly a decade of experience at Trinity, Mike emphasizes the importance of helping students understand themselves and their place in God's kingdom, viewing them as "wet cement" that needs shaping during their formative years. Listen as Phil, Heidi, and Mike discuss the challenges of serving in a college-going culture, where 94% of students pursue higher education, highlighting the need for instilling a love for learning and critical thinking that aligns with faith. Quote:"I want high school students to understand themselves well and see how they fit into God's kingdom. It's hard at the high school level because you're still kind of discovering yourself. You're not quite sure exactly what that looks like. I think college does a lot to solidify that. I think about them being wet cement. I tell that's what they are, they're wet cement.” -Mike Harper [04:57]What You Will Learn:(00:00) Intro(00:37) Meet Mike Harper(01:55) Mike's Role at Trinity Academy(04:17) Helping Students Discover Vocations(05:56) The Impact of Relationships on Faith(09:12) Leadership and Service in Education(15:17) The Importance of Christian Higher Education(21:03) Conclusion and ThanksResources:Visit our website: https://www.naccap.orgEmail us: [email protected] The NACCAP Annual Conference: https://naccapconference.org