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Video Series for Building Institutional Capacity The Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., Project Director for the Governance Initiative and…
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The Star
Present Moment | Preparing for greatness
Relationships are key to stewardship. They also making coming into the room more fun.
The Guardian
PowerPoints
How can an executive leader and the chair of a board form a solid relationship?
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Dr. David Vasquez-Levy, president of the Pacific School of Religion, considers the scope of theological schools.
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
When should a board consider hiring an interim executive leader?
On My Mind
Answering the call
After more than 15 years with the In Trust Center, I continue to be inspired by…
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider how the institution considers presidential assessment and how the board does…
On My Mind
Means or Ends?
Today, theological education has embarked on a journey where structures and models may need to be…
Feature Articles
No CEO Goes It Alone
Women who’ve led theological schools share key issues and ideas they want others to know about…
The Guardian
Big thinking in Hartford
After taking over as president of Hartford Seminary, Joel Lohr, Ph.D., and the board began a…
The Star
Future Promise
Taking the long view is vital for boards and leaders of theological schools to do what’s…
On My Mind
The straight truth
Categories are useful for defining and organizing complexity but don’t always fit. It’s time to reconsider…
Feature Articles
Under pressure
Frank Yamada, the executive director of the Association of Theological Schools, considers the unprecedented turnover in…
Annual Report
Core Essential 3-President-Board Chair Partnership
Wise boards know the relationship between the school president and board chair is mission-critical.
Guide
4 Steps to Smooth Functioning Shared Governance
Shared governance has long been a part of theological education in North America but is often…
Guide
Executive Sessions
If your board is not holding an executive session during every board meeting, maybe it should.
Guide
Who’s in the chair?
The board chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the board and serving as a trusted…
Guide
Successful leadership transitions
Template
A menu of wise practices for boards
Template
Guide to creating a monthly board update
News & Insights
Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards
Strategic Short: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards
News & Insights
Sept 2024: Board Chair Newsletter
Reflection, governance, and relationship from Rev. Nancy Claire Pittman as she retires as president of Phillips…
News & Insights
‘Sitting beside’ people to assess new leaders
Larry Braskamp proposes a type of assessment to engage people at all levels, particularly during a…
News & Insights
The value of interim presidents
The Autumn 2018issue of In Trust magazine includes an interview with William Crothers, interim president at…
News & Insights
Nontraditional presidents must exercise “enterprise leadership”
In Trust recently published an article titled "Promising Professor vs. Prominent Pastor," which pointed out that…
News & Insights
Understanding the (stained) glass cliff
After a female faculty member was promoted into seminary leadership, a colleague stopped by her office…
News & Insights
The value of successful interim presidencies
According to a 2014 In Trust article by Heidi Schlumpf, "…interim or 'acting' presidents…can be valuable…
News & Insights
Do you need a search firm to find your next president? Maybe not
What's your process for hiring a new president?Many boards these days rely on consultants or executive…
Videos & Webinars
Redeeming Conflict One Tough Conversation at a Time
Conflict can either divide or strengthen institutions, offering a framework and practical strategies for constructive dialogue.
Videos & Webinars
Called to the Chair: Board Leadership for Unsettled Times
Dr. Rebekah Basinger addresses the opportunities and challenges that come with chairing the board of a…
Videos & Webinars
Change Management
This webinar series addresses the basics of change management and adaptive leadership needed to navigate change.
Videos & Webinars
Executive Parameters: Optimizing the Relationships Between Presidents and Their Governing Boards
In this session, we consider the policies, practices, and key performance indicators most helpful to supporting…
Videos & Webinars
It’s lonely near the top: How a trusted advisor can help you
Learn the value of having a trusted advisor and how to select one to meet your…
Videos & Webinars
Preparing and Executing an Effective Leadership Succession & Transition Plan
Join the discussion about how to plan well in advance of an anticipated change.
Videos & Webinars
A Discussion on Leadership Transitions – Preparing the way for success
Join us for a series of conversations with leadership consultant, David Gyertson, about leadership transitions.
Videos & Webinars
Succession Planning: Building a Culture of Leadership Continuity
The sudden departure of a key leader can threaten your school's mission. But it can also…
Podcast
Ep. 87: The burden of leadership in theological schools
What does it take to lead a theological institution today? Auburn Seminary is relaunching Auburn Studies,…
Podcast
Ep. 77: What a president needs to know
The Rev. Nancy Claire Pittman, Ph.D., is retiring as president of Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa,…
Podcast
Ep. 53: No CEO goes alone
Just 13% of CEOs of ATS-accredited schools are women. In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses…
Podcast
Ep. 50 – Hartford’s story, making big change
Upon assuming the presidency at Hartford Seminary, Joel Lohr, Ph.D., implemented a seemingly routine strategic plan….
Podcast
Ep. 38: Moving for mission: Gordon-Conwell’s pivot
Rev. Dr. Scott Sunquist, president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, discussses the school’s plan to sell all…
Podcast
Ep. 34: Making a turnaround happen: Midwestern’s story
Dr. Jason Allen discusses the core principles behind a remarkable institutional turnaround as outlined in his…
Podcast
Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential
Leadership coach Chris Thyberg shares how one-on-one coaching can produce tangible results.
Podcast
Ep. 26: Hiring well, hiring right
Price Harding, chair of the executive search firm, CarterBaldwin, discusses the essentials of hiring a leader…
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Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards
Focus on the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions
How theological schools can navigate complex personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations.
Videos & Webinars
Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control
The formal process of transferring control between institutional boards
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