TERRY LINHART
AT A GLANCE
Terry Linhart, PhD, is a Christian leader dedicated to helping others thrive in their work and leadership. Terry brings decades of entrepreneurial experience in guiding organizations and leaders to greater impact. An accomplished author, he has written The Self-Aware Leader and Teaching the Next Generations. Through his speaking engagements and research-based consulting, Terry has partnered with ministries and businesses across the country. He and his wife, Kelly, live in South Bend, where they enjoy spending time with their children and eight grandchildren.
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TERRY LINHART
IN DEPTH
Terry Linhart (Ph.D., Purdue) is a researcher, speaker, and author who serves as the Associate Vice President of Bethel University’s Adult, Graduate, and Extension Studies. At Bethel, he started various initiatives, including over twelve new degree programs. He chaired the task force that started online education at Bethel. He created a successful working media publishing company that produces music and features a professional recording studio on campus. His most recent initiative has been the extension studies program where Bethel partners with churches and ministries across the United States to offer local church-based accredited education.
In addition to his academic endeavors, Dr. Linhart has significantly contributed to the fields of youth ministry, Christian missions, and Christian leadership. His research and writing have helped shape the approach to ministry in many churches and organizations, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness, leadership development, and spiritual growth.
Terry is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of The Arbor Research Group, a leading research agency in the United States renowned for its ability to conduct multi-level research for mission-driven organizations. He serves as an executive coach with The Selking Performance Group, a leading coaching group led by Dr. Amber Selking specializing in work performance enhancement and leadership development for business executives. He’s coached C-suite and national governmental leaders and has particular expertise in helping leaders with executive-level job transitions.
His entrepreneurial work has expanded to form Thrum, a market research company co-owned with J2 Marketing in South Bend. When not traveling or exploring the outdoors, Terry can be found biking local bike paths, grilling in his backyard, and enjoying family time. Terry lives near South Bend, Indiana, with his wife Kelly, and they have three married adult children and six grandchildren.
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