Ep. 375: Carlos Campo on Leadership, Christian Higher Ed, and the Museum of the Bible

Carlos Campo has one of the most interesting biographies I know about. His parents were entertainers who had hit records and a national profile in the 1940s and 50s. Carlos Campo’s mother was Betty Clooney, who with her sister Rosemary rose to the top of the music industry. That also makes Carlos Campo a part of a family that some consider entertainment royalty, a family that includes actor George Clooney, journalist and TV host Nick Clooney, and actor and voice over artist Miguel Ferrar. Campo was born in Las Vegas, where his parents performed. Though he received an undergraduate degree in theatre, his master’s and Ph.D. were in English, and he pursued a career in academia. He has served as president of two significant Christian institutions: Regent University and – most recently – Ashland University. However, after a nine-year tenure at Ashland, he recently resigned to become the new president of the Museum of the Bible. I’ve known Carlos Campo for a decade or more, and every time I get to visit with him is a treat. I know you’ll enjoy this conversation that ranges from his career in higher education to his decision to make a career pivot to lead the Museum of the Bible – along with some life and leadership lessons he has learned along the way. The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database, editorial, and other support from Christina Darnell, Kim Roberts, Casey Suddeth, and Stephen Dubarry. Please join me on Friday for our round up of the week’s news, with my co-host Natasha Cowden. Until then, may God bless you.