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In this episode of Strategic Shorts, “Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards,” the Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., speaks with Dr. Byron Klaus, consultant and Wise Stewards Initiative faculty coach, and Amy Kardash, president of the In Trust Center, about the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations, emphasizing the need for alignment between the executive leader and board chair, honesty, clarity, and ongoing communication, while offering insights and practical tips for schools considering collaborative opportunities to advance their mission and long-term goals. 


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

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Upcoming Events

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

ON DEMAND

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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