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In this conversation, facilitator, the Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., is joined by Audrey Hollingsworth, Chief Human Resources Officer for the W.C. Bradley Co., and Susan Deniker, a labor and employment attorney for Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC, to explore how theological schools can approach difficult personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations. The discussion centers on aligning staffing with long-term institutional goals, conducting talent assessments to identify strengths and redundancies, and planning strategically for cost reduction and increased productivity. The guests emphasize the importance of early engagement with legal counsel, reviewing employment policies across institutions, and maintaining clear, transparent communication with all stakeholders. 


Strategic Shorts, a video series designed to strengthen institutional capacity in theological education, features host Dr. David Rowe asking 2 industry experts 3 questions on critical topics relevant to theological education.

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

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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