Build Financial Resilience with Purpose
Strategic transformation for Christian institutions navigating today’s challenges
Leading through change isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Christian Education Services partners with faith-based institutions to offer clear, strategic guidance rooted in experience and mission. We help leaders move forward with confidence, purpose, and a steady hand—developing resilient business models and sustainable strategies that align with your long-term calling.
Why CES
With decades of real-world leadership in higher education, nonprofit, and corporate settings, CES delivers results that matter. Our experience has led to large-scale institutional growth, successful executive transitions, and long-term financial sustainability for Christian organizations.
Years leading and advising Christian institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.
30
Degrees granted through online programs launched and scaled by our team.
30,000+
In capital and academic initiatives launched through strategic planning leadership.
$100M+
Board, Presidents and senior leaders coached through critical leadership transitions.
Dozens
Financial Resiliency
We equip presidents and Boards with comprehensive business model analysis, multi-year strategies, new operational playbooks, capital strategies, and elite partnerships in order to lead their institutions through disruption toward long-term financial health and missional impact. We partner with Core Education Services to provide game changing services.
How We Help
At Christian Education Services, we help Christian institutions implement systemic change and strengthen business models—equipping leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.
Leadership Coaching
Through one-on-one and team coaching, we equip Christian leaders to lead with clarity, courage, and Christ-centered purpose—no matter the challenge ahead.
Consulting for Institutional Effectiveness
We provide in-depth workshops to help senior teams and Boards of faith-based organizations strengthen operations, improve efficiency, and ensure your efforts stay aligned with your calling.
Interested In Knowing More?
Trusted by Leaders Like You
“Presidential transitions in higher education are crucial times for an institution. Dr. Wright brilliantly led our Trustees through the important thinking and process to prepare for leadership change. His depth of experience and his kind common sense made him the perfect person to confidently engage our Trustees
Dr. Barbara Bellefeuille, President Emerita, Bethel University
“I have worked with David for over a decade. He is the kind of person that you can trust with your biggest problems. He listens intently. He carefully considers solutions. He works with your best interest in mind and he is one of the wisest advisors, I know.”
Dr. Shirley Hoogstra, President Emerita, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Dr. Wright provides wise counsel in matters of personal, professional, and spiritual significance. His artful way of listening and offering guidance comes from a wellspring of wisdom and experience as an executive in Christian higher education."
Dr. Andy Miller, Senior Vice President, Strategic Enrollment and Partnership, Indiana Wesleyan University
.png)
Thought Leadership
Insights for Institutional Transformation
