LANCASTER, Pa. (March 17, 2026) – Lancaster Bible College is welcoming Ryan Fisher as the new Vice President of Advancement. He begins his post on March 17 following many years of strategic leadership in advancement within Christ-centered organizations. Most recently, Fisher served as the Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Luthercare in Lititz, Pa. Prior to Luthercare, he served as a Regional Philanthropy Manager at CBN’s Operation Blessing and as an Associate Director of Advancement at The Navigators. 

“The Vice President for Advancement position is essential to advancing the mission and long-term sustainability of the college, serving as the chief advancement strategist and a key member of the President’s Cabinet,” said LBC President Dr. Tommy Kiedis. “Ryan comes with a kingdom-minded approach to stewardship and a wealth of experience in advancement leadership. We are excited to welcome him to LBC!”

Fisher will provide strategic direction to cultivate a culture of generosity, expand donor support and steward transformational relationships that strengthen LBC’s future. He will oversee all Advancement functions, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, alumni relations and capital campaign strategy, with a focus on strategic growth in giving and donor engagement. A graduate of Wheaton College, Ryan and his wife, Monica, reside in Lititz with their three children.

Fisher takes the helm from Scott Keating as part of a strategic succession planning process. Keating, who joined LBC in 2013 and last year initiated this transition, will continue as Senior Gift Officer. “We are grateful for Scott’s leadership and his desire to focus even more deeply on the relationships and partnerships that help to fulfill LBC’s mission,” Kiedis added.

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Founded in 1933, Lancaster Bible College provides an accredited university-level education for multiple careers with a focus on the Bible and a biblical worldview, Christ and Christian character. LBC’s mission is to educate Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. In 2025, LBC introduced its new tagline, “Experience Different,” which highlights the college’s four key differentiators – biblical integration, authentic community, relational education and exceptional location.

Accredited through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation, LBC is also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Association of Christian Schools International. Specialized accreditations are also in the areas of: Social Work (Council on Social Work Education), Music, Worship & Performing Arts (National Association of Schools of Music) and Sport Management (Commission on Sport Management Accreditation).