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Practicing Collaboration: Lessons from the Faith and Leadership Collaborative
Rev. Dr. Javier Viera, president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and professor of education and leadership, reflects…
Explore resources and practical tools to help board committees clarify responsibilities, strengthen governance, and support the mission of theological schools.
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The Guardian
Small can be large
It may seem counterintuitive, but boards can do small things to revitalize and change the culture…
Feature Articles
Five practices for stewarding seminaries well
For four decades, Steven Moore has worked with hundreds of nonprofit boards. What he has learned…
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
When you think about leadership transitions, consider David Gyertson's advice.
On My Mind
Where are the women in leadership?
Women are still lacking in leadership roles at theological schools. The question is why.
The Guardian
Beyond the Boardroom | The rewards of board service
A sense of calling drives many board members to serve at their institution and putting life…
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider the strategic priorities of your school and how they frame the…
The Guardian
Facing the hard questions
There are four questions that boards and senior leaders should ask if they want to move…
The Guardian
Governance Matters | Perpetual care
An endowment is something that takes thoughtful stewardship, and a board should consider how to handle…
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider what the climate of your school is and how it affects…
The Guardian
Embedded or not
More than 40% of ATS-accredited schools are embedded. There are conversations boards should be having about…
Document
Core Essential #3 – Presidential Evaluation
Presidential Evaluation: To help, not harm. Presidential evaluation can feel daunting for boards, but when approached…
Document
Core Essential 4-Balanced Budgets Fundraising Goals
Budget building is a challenging process, especially when finances are tight, and board members should balance…
Document
Core Essential 1 – Storytelling
While financial control often seems like the key to influence, it’s storytelling that holds power. Boards…
Document
Core Essential 4: The Board’s Role in Fundraising
There are two key components to a board's role in fundraising: Collective governance and individual involvement.
News & Insights
Practicing Collaboration: Lessons from the Faith and Leadership Collaborative
Rev. Dr. Javier Viera, president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and professor of education and leadership, reflects…
News & Insights
Practicing Collaboration: Indigenous Collaboration
In this conversation, Dr. Julie Lytle, director of distributive and lifelong learning initiatives at Bexley Seabury…
News & Insights
In Trust Monthly Newsletter: August 2025
Deferred maintenance, CBTE's potential, role of boards, and much more.
News & Insights
Board Chair Newsletter: August 2024
In Trust Center President Amy Kardash reflects understanding our shared mission.
News & Insights
The Ten Commandments for Development Officers
Former Fuller Theological Seminary president's rules for fundraising offer prudent and timeless advice.
News & Insights
Resource roundup: Succession planning
Succession planning isn't just for a school's presiding officer. Having a plan for transitionand succession that…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Lessons from the Faith and Leadership Collaborative
Rev. Dr. Javier Viera, president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and professor of education and leadership, reflects…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Indigenous Collaboration
In this conversation, Dr. Julie Lytle, director of distributive and lifelong learning initiatives at Bexley Seabury…
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Turning Capacity Building into Compelling Grant Proposals
Pursuing large-scale grants that advance the mission and drive transformation.
Videos & Webinars
Your Institution’s Financial Picture
Join Chris Meinzer as he discusses questions about financial challenges and opportunities facing seminaries and theological…
Videos & Webinars
A Discussion on Racial Bias & Institutional Racism
Join Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams, President of Interdenominational Theological Center, and Rev. Dr. Michael Joseph Brown,…
Videos & Webinars
Recruiting Board Members from Diverse Backgrounds
Dr. Derek McNeil, president of The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, provides information on recruiting…
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Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Indigenous Collaboration
In this conversation, Dr. Julie Lytle, director of distributive and lifelong learning initiatives at Bexley Seabury…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Unexpected Collaborators
Mundelein Seminary has cultivated a remarkable network of collaborators—one far more diverse than many might expect….
Videos & Webinars
The Thinkers: Reimagining the Board’s Role in Strategic Planning
October 13, 1:00 pm ET, Zoom Facilitator: Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D.Project Director, In Trust Center’s Wise…
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