Why You Need to Let Yourself Fail (And Other Unconventional Leadership Advice)

OurChurch Family Gathering · May 18, 2026

How does a self-proclaimed 98% introvert manage to lead thousands of families at the second-largest independent school on the Gold Coast? In Episode 2 of "Up Close & Personal," we sit down with Jeff Davis, Principal of Hillcrest Christian College. Jeff opens up about his unexpected journey into education, triggered by the tragic loss of his brother and a bold prophecy from a youth pastor. We discuss the necessity of innovating the modern classroom , why failure is essential for growth , and the counterintuitive advice he received during the darkest storm of his career: don't run away, just…