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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 lack of trust in institutions in societies have given some leaders in the church pause to consider the impact. In this episode, Rob Saler, Ph.D., of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, says theological schools can play a role in combatting these issues.
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Ep. 46: Who's afraid of AI? How theological educators can think about AI
There has been considerable concern about artificial intelligence (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, say 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 her simple tool came to be and how schools can use it.
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Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential
In today’s episode, leadership coach Chris Thyberg joins the podcast to share how one-on-one coaching can produce tangible results.
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Ep. 29: Preparing for crises
Dorian Persaud, a seasoned 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, knows what can go wrong in presidential transitions -- and what can go right.
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Ep. 22: Consultant Series: A conversation with Carol Marturano-Becker
In this week’s episode, we kick off our Consultant Series with Carol Marturano-Becker, founder of IMPACT Learning Inc.
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Ep. 21: A Discussion on Shared Governance
In this week’s episode, we talk with Dr. Rebekah Basinger and Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd.