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Seminary board members give a lot — their time, their money, their expertise. But one thing they don’t expect to be asked for is spiritual support.

 

 

But why not? These board members are often attracted to board service precisely because it’s not just another volunteer commitment. Rather, it’s divine service.

And seminarians need more than just the time and treasure that board members can offer. Rather, they need to be supported spiritually.

In a brief essay, seminary President Jeff Iorg explains why (and how) board members can give theology students an extra boost. Read it here.
 

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Boards on a Tightrope: Navigating the Power Differential in Shared Governance

UPCOMING EVENT: Wed., Oct. 15, 2025, 1 pm (ET)

Join Wise Stewards Project Director Rebekah Basinger, Ed.D., for an exploration of attitudes about power, types of power at play within shared governance, and strategies for mediating power-based tensions in institutional governance.

Partnerships that Improve Institutional Sustainability and Quality

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Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.

Redeeming Conflict One Tough Conversation at a Time

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Dr. Ann Garrido, Assoc. Professor, Homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology, discusses how to choose to manage conflicts.

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