In this episode, we talk with Dr. Charles Kemp, Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Program Coordinator and Intervention Specialist at Shawnee State University in Ohio. Charles shares his journey from a fear-based view of God to a deep experience of God’s love, his years serving missionary kids in West Africa and Papua New Guinea, and the surprising path that led him into higher education. He also explains how he boldly but wisely identifies himself as a Jesus follower in the classroom and models community for a generation hungry for relationships.

Read more about Charles Kemp online: https://meettheprof.com/view/professors/entry/charles-kemp/

Main Takeaways
• Many Christian professors underestimate how freely and legally they can share their identity in Christ with students.
• Introducing yourself as a Jesus follower frames your identity without proselytizing.
• Students are hungry for authenticity, community, and relational connection.
• God uses early life experiences to prepare us for surprising future callings.
• Fear of God can grow into reverence when it becomes rooted in love rather than punishment.

Resources from Faculty Commons, a Cru ministry:

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• A Grander Story – https://a.co/d/8VoYXSV
• EveryStudent.com – https://www.everystudent.com/

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