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Practicing Collaboration: The Importance of Internal Collaboration
Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, reflects on leading the institution through a significant…
Find resources and practices to guide board evaluation, encouraging reflection, shared learning, and continuous improvement in service of theological schools’ mission.
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The Guardian
In the balance
The board meeting adjourns with members’ thoughts turning quickly to making their way to airports and…
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.
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
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider what the climate of your school is and how it affects…
The Star
Present Moment | Stick to the basics
It’s important to remember the basics, such as trust and transparency, in times of change.
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider how advisory boards may help your school as well as how…
The Sign
Vocation | That Still Small Voice
Isaiah said, “Here I am, send me,” but that response may not be our first one…
The Guardian
Governance matters | A culture of evaluation
Evaluation shows a board is committed to its ability to govern well and to care for…
Document
Core Essential 2-Diversity in the Boardroom
Rather than a checkbox, diversity should be viewed as a divine gift that enriches leadership and…
Document
Core Essential 6: A short apologetic for Board Self-assessment
Board self-assessment often reveals mixed reactions, with some members valuing its insights whole others dismiss it…
Guide
Roadmap for Wise Stewards Journey
Governing boards can follow these steps to enhance their Wise Stewards journey for institutional change through…
Document
A menu of wise practices for boards
News & Insights
How (and why) to do board assessment
As part of the ongoing work of the In Trust Center's Wise Stewards Initiative, participating schools…
Videos & Webinars
Sitting Beside Rather Than Standing Over: A Guide to Presidential Assessment
A cooperative approach to assessment that outlines nine critical activities to include in the presidential assessment…
Podcast
Ep. 3: Wise Stewards Series: Board assessment
Listen as leading theological school board experts share best practices for building a culture of assessment…
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Practicing Collaboration: Cultivating an Imagination for Collaboration
Drawing on her experience within the ATS community, Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives,…
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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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Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration
Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…
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