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The long-term effects of student debt

By Amy L. Kardash

Student debt has a domino effect: It begets more debt down the line, and it threatens the health and vitality of students long after they graduate — especially those who become members of the clergy.

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A listening ear

The spouses of seminary presidents offer encouragement, support, and sometimes much more

By Karen Stiller

Whether male or female, the spouses of theological school presidents report that their most important role is being a behind-the-scenes encourager and sounding board for the seminary president.

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Competency-based theological education

Two schools, learning lessons along the way

By Karen Stiller

Case studies of two North American institutions — an embedded seminary in Indiana and a primarily undergraduate school in Saskatchewan — that have adapted competency-based education to their own particular circumstances.

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Preparing for ministry to people with disabilities

By David E. Sumner

Theological institutions, denominations, and other organizations are showing how to provide meaningful ministry to people of all levels of ability and disability.

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God and mammon

How religious congregations receive, manage, and spend their money

By David P. King , Christopher W. Munn

A new report from the National Study of Congregations’ Economic Practices reveals a financial picture that is complex, with some bright spots, and some areas of concern.

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Of sound character?

It takes a community to assess the personal, spiritual, and moral formation of seminarians

By Nathan Hitchcock

Most theological schools are interested in building and evaluating the character of their students, but having faculty members conduct assessments may not be the best idea.

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Resonant in a deeper way

Documentaries bring historic figures to life

By Julie Bourbon

Educators find that well-made documentaries are often more valuable to students than guest speakers. Plus: An interview with award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier, who has just released a new documentary on the Catholic Worker activist Dorothy Day.

From the president

Listening to the voices of our neighbors

By Amy L. Kardash

In Trust Center president Amy Kardash writes that seeking out and listening to the voices of our neighbors may broaden our perspective, opening our minds to think, imagine, and explore the world in new ways.

In Trust Center works for you

Resources and connections during the COVID-19 pandemic, opportunities for Resource Grants in 2020, and early findings from the first year of the Wise Stewards Initiative.

Annual Report

Annual report

An overview of the In Trust Center’s service to its members and affiliates in 2019.

Changing scenes

By Jay Blossom , Kathy Hansen , Lauren Meltzer

Three institutions are on the brink of closing. A review of a recent book on the joy of giving from a longtime seminary fundraiser. Also, new leaders in theological education.

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