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Ep. 57 - Creating cross-cultural competency in ministers
Notre Dame's Department of Theology is using a Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative grant to create cross-cultural competency in students studying for vocational and lay ministry. Professor Stacey Noem, one of the grant project directors, discusses ways the school is creating space for cross-cultural ministry and how it prepares students.
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Ep. 55 - A holistic pathway forward in Seattle
For the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, part of the Pathways for Tomorrow grant is about reinvigorating community as well as addressing key issues ministers work on, including mental health, isolation, and trauma. Dr. Derek McNeil, the school's president and provost, discusses the need for leaders to be resilient, adaptable, and open to partnerships and mutual support.
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Ep. 53: No CEO goes alone
Just 13% of CEOs of ATS-accredited schools are women. In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses the pathways for women in leadership of theological schools and how boards can help women succeed.
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Ep. 51: The "trust gap" in theological education
There's a "trust gap" in the American workplace, according to Cory Scheer, Ed.D., the founder and CEO of TrustCentric. Scheer, a former pastor, academic administrator, and leader in business and nonprofits, studied trust as part of his doctoral work. The lessons can help theological schools learn how to improve performance and outcomes in their work.
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Ep. 49 Conspiracy theories, information literacy, and theological schools
The rise of conspiracy theories and a diminishing trust in societal institutions have given some church leaders pause to consider the impact. In this episode, Rob Saler, Ph.D., Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, suggests that theological institutions can contribute to addressing these challenges.
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Ep. 46: Who's afraid of AI? How theological educators can think about AI
There has been considerable concern about AI and its use in theological higher education, particularly as it relates to cheating. But Greg Henson, president of Kairos University, and Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest Seminary and College, believe there's more to it than that. In this episode, they discuss the opportunities for theological schools to explore with AI.
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Ep. 40: What’s new in the Pathways Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative is investing millions of dollars in theological education in North America. The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the In Trust Center are co-coordinating the initiative, and in this episode, the In Trust Center’s Amy Kardash and the Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Deasy of ATS discuss the emerging trends, interesting projects, and how coordination works.
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Ep. 39: Starting the diversity discussion
In this episode, Dr. Jodi Porter discusses how she created a simple tool to help seminaries and theological schools discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion at their institutions.
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Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential
Leadership coach Chris Thyberg shares how one-on-one coaching can produce tangible results.
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Ep. 29: Preparing for crises
Dorian Persaud, an experienced employment attorney who works with theological schools, helps organizations anticipate and understand key crisis issues before they happen.
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Ep. 28: Engaging in mental wellbeing
Rev. Dr. Cedrick Von Jackson explains how theological schools can play a vital role in helping people through this mental health crisis.
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Ep. 25: Leadership in transition
Dr. David Gyertson, a former university president, consultant, and recruiter, discusses the intri-cacies of presidential transitions, highlighting both the pitfalls to avoid and the opportunities to seize for effective leadership changes.