extends well beyond the classroom. Sterling’s academic programs combine intellectual rigor with real-world application, while its close-knit environment ensures students are known personally, challenged consistently, and supported throughout their journey.The result is an educational experience that intentionally shapes character while building knowledge. “Our mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith,” says Scott Rich, President of Sterling College. “That mission is lived out through our core values of faith, calling, learning, integrity, service, and community.” Those values, Rich explains, are not abstract ideals. They actively guide how Sterling teaches, partners with its community, and prepares students to navigate a future that demands both adaptability and purpose. LIVING OUT SERVICE LEADERSHIP THROUGH COMMUNITY Service is not an extracurricular option at Sterling College. It is an expectation that begins the moment students arrive on campus. “Servant leadership is intrinsically valuable to us,” Rich explains.“When students and families come to campus, we hope they feel that value immediately in the way they are welcomed and served.” Each student is required to complete volunteer and service hours throughout the academic year, many of which are fulfilled through off-campus partnerships. Located in a town of approximately 2,500 residents, Sterling College plays a significant role in the local community, and that relationship is reciprocal. One of the most visible expressions of this commitment is Love Sterling, an annual day of service in which the entire campus pauses normal operations to focus on community projects. “Faculty, staff, and students work together across town on projects for schools, retirement communities, and residents who may not be able to help themselves,” Rich notes.“It is a powerful reminder that education and service are inseparable.” 23 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 13, ISSUE 02 STERLING COLLEGE
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