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Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

Seven new leaders in theological education.

PowerPoints
The Guardian

PowerPoints

How can an executive leader and the chair of a board form a solid relationship?

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
The Guardian

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections

When should a board consider hiring an interim executive leader?

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

Present Moment | Walk that walk
The Star

Present Moment | Walk that walk

One of the keys to building a team is your selection process and willingness to relocate…

Changing Scenes
The Crossing

Changing Scenes

New leaders in theological education.

The truth about trust
The Crossing

The truth about trust

Cory Scheer, a former pastor, college administrator, and an expert on trust, explores what it takes…

Successful leadership transitions
Guide

Successful leadership transitions

Top tips for the executive search process
White paper

Top tips for the executive search process

Board Chair Newsletter: May 2025
News & Insights

Board Chair Newsletter: May 2025

In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses "What the papal election taught me about governance."

Board Chair Newsletter: April 2025
News & Insights

Board Chair Newsletter: April 2025

In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses "Getting prepared for a leadership transition"

Board Chair Newsletter: June 2024
News & Insights

Board Chair Newsletter: June 2024

In Trust Center President Amy Kardash reflects on leadership and the future.

Finding the Right Way in Tough Times
News & Insights

Finding the Right Way in Tough Times

Good advice and insightful voices can provide the guidance you need.

The leader you need now, at this moment
News & Insights

The leader you need now, at this moment

If your school is in transition now, or if you've recently completed a leadership change –…

Resource roundup: Succession planning
News & Insights

Resource roundup: Succession planning

Succession planning isn't just for a school's presiding officer. Having a plan for transitionand succession that…

The value of interim presidents
News & Insights

The value of interim presidents

The Autumn 2018issue of In Trust magazine includes an interview with William Crothers, interim president at…

Nontraditional presidents must exercise “enterprise leadership”
News & Insights

Nontraditional presidents must exercise “enterprise leadership”

In Trust recently published an article titled "Promising Professor vs. Prominent Pastor," which pointed out that…

Executive Leadership Webinar
Videos & Webinars

Executive Leadership Webinar

ATS research into executive leadership at theological schools is the focus of a free, hour-long webinar,…

Who’s Next? Succession Planning for Boards
Videos & Webinars

Who’s Next? Succession Planning for Boards

Planning for board officers vacancies should start well in advance with an intentional, smooth, and carefully…

Called to the Chair: Board Leadership for Unsettled Times
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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…

It’s lonely near the top: How a trusted advisor can help you
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…

Preparing and Executing an Effective Leadership Succession & Transition Plan
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.

A Discussion on Leadership Transitions – Preparing the way for success
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.

Succession Planning: Building a Culture of Leadership Continuity
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…

Ep. 87: The burden of leadership in theological schools
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,…

Ep. 59: The Leadership Crisis in Theological Education
Podcast

Ep. 59: The Leadership Crisis in Theological Education

Dr. David Gyertson has seen a variety of leadership transitions both in his own career and…

Ep. 48: Keeping the mission vibrant – Lancaster’s story
Podcast

Ep. 48: Keeping the mission vibrant – Lancaster’s story

During his tenure as interim president of Lancaster Theological Seminary, Dr. David Rowe was challenged with…

Ep. 47: Making embedded seminaries work
Podcast

Ep. 47: Making embedded seminaries work

Dr. MaryKate Morse, former executive dean of Portland Seminary, discusses the key relationships she forged in…

Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential
Podcast

Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential

Leadership coach Chris Thyberg shares how one-on-one coaching can produce tangible results.

Ep. 26: Hiring well, hiring right
Podcast

Ep. 26: Hiring well, hiring right

Price Harding, chair of the executive search firm, CarterBaldwin, discusses the essentials of hiring a leader…

Ep. 25: Leadership in transition
Podcast

Ep. 25: Leadership in transition

Dr. David Gyertson, a former university president, consultant, and recruiter, discusses the intri-cacies of presidential transitions,…

Ep. 23: Consultant Series: Rev. Bill Nelsen discusses interim leadership
Podcast

Ep. 23: Consultant Series: Rev. Bill Nelsen discusses interim leadership

In the second installment of the Consultant Series, Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Nelsen, senior consultant with…

Upcoming & Recent Webinars

The In Trust Center hosts learning community spaces throughout the year. Check out our upcoming and recent ones below.

Strategic Shorts

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts

Video Series for Building Institutional Capacity The Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., Project Director for the Governance Initiative and…

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards

Focus on the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions

How theological schools can navigate complex personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations.

Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control

Videos & Webinars

Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control

The formal process of transferring control between institutional boards