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From Confusion to Clarity: Strengthening Your School’s Brand
Facilitator: Dan Kennedy, Vice President, The FOCUS Group Many theological institutions are facing mounting pressure regarding…
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Soundings
‘Do’s’ for trustees
Veteran nonprofit board member Frank P. Wendt offers four pointed comments and suggestions for building better…
The Guardian
Power Points | Board Orientation Essentials
Power Points are short observations and statements to help leaders consider and sharpen the work they’re…
The Star
Future Promise | Abundance
Our president and board have spent time over the past three years in discernment about our…
The Star
Present Moment | Shared Governance
Over time, shared governance has been sometimes defined less by mutual accountability and public responsibility, and…
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
Governance Matters | Engaging well
Dr. Jodi Porter provides a new tool to help schools frame the conversation around diversity, equity,…
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
Facing the hard questions
There are four questions that boards and senior leaders should ask if they want to move…
The Star
Present Moment | Colliding forces
Given the times, schools much continue to adapt and evolve.
On My Mind
Why is good governance so hard?
Fundamental questions can help guide boards and senior leaders to stay focused and on mission.
The Star
Present Moment | Stick to the basics
It’s important to remember the basics, such as trust and transparency, in times of change.
On My Mind
Resiliency for leadership
A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described the skills that executive leaders need most…
Template
A menu of wise practices for boards
News & Insights
Resource roundup: Board orientation
Effective board orientation is valuablefor new trustees and veteran board members alike. Fitting orientation into already-full…
Videos & Webinars
Maximizing Your Advisory Board’s Potential
Learn how to equip, educate, and resource its members.
Videos & Webinars
Lead Your Board in the Right Direction
Providing a well-organized board orientation can set the direction for the board and provide them with…
Podcast
Ep 2: Wise Stewards Series: Board Orientation
Dr. Byron Klaus and Dr. Rod Wilson offer a distinctive viewpoint on the roles and responsibilities…
Upcoming & Recent Webinars
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Videos & Webinars
Practicing Innovation: Integrated Innovation
Innovation in theological education requires systemic thinking, shared practices, and organizational alignment rooted in mission. In…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Innovation: Innovation Over Time
Change and innovation are about faithfulness to mission and listening to the spirit, and creating a…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Innovation: Organizational Development, Culture, and Innovation
Explore how the formative nature of innovation can become the soil where creativity grows. Dr. Tammy…
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