Greg’s Writings
Leading with Boldness as a Christ-centered University
Reframing our long-standing aversion to change will require a bold, new mindset if we plan to see our institutions succeeding in the future.
Refuge in Melodies — Facing Challenges with Songs of Praise
By Greg Jones “Be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -...
Stories That Shape Us: Transformation through Storytelling
Storytelling is about creating shared experiences that first connect us to one another and then to the world. Stories set a foundation for culture and identity, bringing people together in new ways that spur inspiration and action. As we consider social problems that require massive effort to address, we still start with reaching one other person.
The Importance of Peer Mentorship in Wellness Programming
By Adam Pace, Pathway 3 Catalyst & Director of Be Well BU An integrative approach to health and well-being encompasses far more than someone’s physical health and is vitally important to the student experience. College is a time where many students form lifelong...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Agents of Hope
Organizations and institutions of higher learning must commit to taking actionable steps towards diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, with the understanding that memorializing and even acknowledging the past is incomplete without changing the way we approach our present and our future.
It’s a Team Sport
Unleashing creativity and innovation for regions to thrive In late October, Belmont hosted our inaugural Hope Summit—a 3-day event focused on unleashing creativity and innovation for regions to thrive. We welcomed hundreds of people interested in this...
Belmont’s Commitment to Whole-Person Formation
Where character, progress and innovation meet to serve our communities.
Attend the Hope Summit: Time to Dream Together
Belmont University’s strategic visioning process for 2030 is well underway, and I’m grateful to each member of our community for their efforts in accomplishing this work together. One important way to continue our efforts toward impacting the lives of others is...
Renewing Our Commitment to Interdependence
At Belmont University, we take our trees seriously. As a designated arboretum situated just two miles from downtown Nashville, we make a concerted effort to protect these life-giving organisms, which provide a canopy for our community and sanctuary for local wildlife....
A Lesson in Leadership: What Coach K Taught Me About the Power of Belief
What Coach K taught me about building teams, cultivating character, nurturing and transforming cultures of organizations, and motivating others to encourage them to bring their best selves to the service of a larger purpose.