Summer 2017

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Seminary specializes in second-career students By Jay Blossom , Holly G. Miller How one seminary carries out its mission to prepare older candidates for the priesthood. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs , Denominational & church relationships , Enrollment / student recruiting , Formation , Spiritual life Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary Read full story >> Redeeming conflict It's not a sin to disagree By Matt Forster Aquinas Institute of Theology's Ann Garrido talks about how a seminary community can learn to see internal conflicts as opportunities for growth. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs , Organizational culture Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Aquinas Institute of Theology Read full story >> Building the case for planned giving Even theological schools with few development staff members can start a planned-giving program. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Fundraising Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Duke University Divinity School Read full story >> Opening the door to generosity Interdenominational Theological Center president Edward L. Wheeler shares his wisdom on cultivating givers. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Fundraising , Presidential leadership Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Christian Theological Seminary (IN) , Interdenominational Theological Center Read full story >> Title IX What seminary leaders need to know By Sara Wilhelm Garbers The legal and missional implications of Title IX, the U.S. law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Administration , Policies Department: Feature articles Tag(s): Princeton Theological Seminary , Western Seminary (OR) Read full story >>

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Mission fulfillment with economic vitality By Amy L. Kardash In Trust Center president Amy Kardash reflects on the balance theology school leaders must strike between finances and fundraising on the one hand, and attention to the educational mission on the other. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): About the In Trust Center , Financial health (institutional) , Fundraising Department: From the president's desk Tag(s): Duke University Divinity School Read full story >> Do you have an investment policy statement? By Douglas R. MacGray A comprehensive investment policy is essential. Here's how to create one. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Financial health (institutional) , Policies Department: Tool box Read full story >> Questions for thoughtful Christian fundraisers to ponder By Gary Hoag A review of Keeping Faith in Fundraising by Peter Harris and Rod Wilson. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Fundraising Department: Books Read full story >> Longtime president chronicles a 20-year voyage from near ruin to financial stability By Emilie Babcox A review of Leadership and Change: A President's Story, by G. Douglass Lewis. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Financial health (institutional) , Fundraising , Presidential leadership Department: Books Tag(s): Wesley Theological Seminary (DC) Read full story >> Six tensions in curriculum revision By Kyle A. Roberts The curriculum revision process brings to the surface competing priorities. These should be balanced and explored with patience, despite the anxiety of uncertainty. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Academic programs , Accreditation , Denominational & church relationships , Faculty & academic deans Department: Perspective Tag(s): United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Read full story >> Money matters By Helen Ouellette Four (gutsy) services your CFO should provide Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Financial health (institutional) , Governance wise practices Department: Viewpoint Read full story >> Changing scenes Recent news from the world of theological education. Issue: Summer 2017 Department: Changing scenes Read full story >> Who saves? By Barbara Wheeler Seminaries and denominations sometimes have a fraught relationship, but they ought to learn to appreciate one another. Issue: Summer 2017 Topic(s): Denominational & church relationships , Spiritual life Department: Life in the spirit Read full story >>