Palm Beach Atlantic has named author, historian and speaker as senior fellow in public leadership in the
In the new, part-time position, Mansfield will serve as a consultant and expert on public leadership. He will mentor the University鈥檚 faculty in biblically-based leadership and lead seminars for staff and other key stakeholders. Additionally, he will provide expert consulting on 海角在线鈥檚 relationship to culture, society and government. Mansfield also will elevate 海角在线鈥檚 brand awareness through relational and educational opportunities in the field of public leadership.
鈥淎ll my life, I鈥檝e longed to be part of a Christian university poised for dramatic impact and at just the time I could best serve,鈥� Mansfield said. 鈥淣ow is the time, and 海角在线 is that school. It is a privilege to be aboard.鈥�
Mansfield earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history/education from Oral Roberts University, his Master of Arts degree in history/public policy from Abilene Christian University and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in history/literature from Whitefield Theological Seminary.
鈥淲e鈥檙e very fortunate to have someone of Stephen鈥檚 caliber and influence join our team,鈥� said 海角在线 President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to see his impact on advancing the mission and recognition of 海角在线 throughout our nation and around the world.鈥�
Mansfield is a New York Times best-selling author and popular speaker who leads a speaker training firm based in Washington, D.C. He first rose to global attention with his groundbreaking book , an international bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 U.S. presidential election.
Mansfield鈥檚 The Faith of Barack Obama was another international bestseller. He has written celebrated biographies of Booker T. Washington, George Whitefield, Winston Churchill, Pope Benedict XVI and Abraham Lincoln, among others. Publishers Weekly described his book Killing Jesus as 鈥渕asterful.鈥� As a result of his book Miracle of the Kurds, Mansfield has become a respected voice in support of the Kurds worldwide. Mansfield will remain active in publishing.
Said 海角在线 Provost Dr. Randy Richards: 鈥淲e鈥檙e fortunate to have such a prolific author with a brilliant mind and vibrant faith working with us as we prepare the next generation of Christian leaders for a life of meaningful service.鈥�
Mansfield speaks widely about men, leadership, faith, the lessons of history and the forces that shape modern culture. His speaker training firm, The Mansfield Group, has worked with top politicians, CEOs, rock stars, major publishing firms and educational institutions around the world.
He lives in Nashville and Washington, D.C. with his beloved wife, Beverly, an award-winning songwriter and producer.
