Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Profitt explains what accreditation means for a Bible college and why it matters. He discusses how accreditation provides accountability, protects a school’s mission, and strengthens ministry-focused education, along with practical insights on leadership and decision-making in Christian higher education.

Dr. Rodney Loper

• President of God’s Bible School & College

• PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University

• MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary

Aaron Profitt

• Vice President for Academic Affairs at God's Bible School & College

• PhD in Educational Studies, University of Cincinnati

• MA in English, University of Kansas

Topics Covered

• What accreditation really means and why it matters

• How Bible colleges stay accountable and faithful to their mission

• What good leadership looks like in Christian education

Takeaways

• For students: Accreditation helps ensure your degree is respected and your education is taken seriously.
• For parents & families: Accreditation provides outside oversight and accountability you can trust.
• For ministry leaders & supporters: Accreditation helps protect the college’s mission and long-term faithfulness.

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:30 Why Accreditation Matters

08:11 Degree Change for Ohio

11:42 Competency Based Education

14:05 Blue-Collar vs White-Collar

18:31 Leadership in Education

27:52 Final Thoughts and Advice