Schole & Lifelong Learning (Paideia) for Leaders

Dr. Bernard Bull is President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures at Concordia University, Nebraska. He is author, co-author, and/or editor of a number of books, including The Pedagogy of Faith, Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology, Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education, Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education, and his most recent book, Faithful and Flourishing: A Guide to Excellence in Christian Schools.

Kim Boyce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than two decades of leadership experience in human services and behavioral health. Boyce has been at Concordia University, Nebraska, since 2018, where he serves as both the Chief Operating Officer and Professor of Practice of Psychology at Concordia University, Nebraska, where he brings a blend of clinical insight, executive leadership and real-world application to the classroom. 

Over the course of his career, Boyce has led organizations that support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. He has founded five human services organizations and six additional businesses, three of which he served as Executive Director. He currently owns and operates a developmental disabilities service provider in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, as well as assisted living properties in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Boyce’s leadership experience extends to both nonprofit and public-private partnerships. He served in two gubernatorial administrations as a Public Policy Director, shaping human service legislation and strategy at the state level. His administrative strengths include business development, financial oversight, staff development and nonprofit board facilitation.