As the world of artificial intelligence advances in theological education, leaders can stay ahead and find ways forward. In this episode, the Rev. Tay Moss, who has been a leading voice on AI in the Church and theological education, considers how leaders and institutions can engage AI wisely – balancing innovation, ethics, and integrity.

The formal process of transferring control between institutional boards

What it takes to lead successful institutional collaborations

Assessing organizational readiness for change and preparing multiple institutions for intensive cooperation.

Strategies for communicating an institution's brand value to prospective partners

Webinar explores attitudes about power, types of power at play within shared governance, and strategies for mediating power-based tensions in institutional governance.

What happens when federal education policy changes, roiling higher education, without specifically mentioning theological education? The Rev. Dr. David Rowe and Law Professor Peter Lake unpack the ripple effects of new regulations, executive orders, and court cases on theological schools. From accreditation challenges to spiritual care for students and the risk of mission drift, this conversation offers thoughtful frameworks for boards and presidents navigating chaos.

What if collaboration wasn’t a tactic, but a way of being? In this episode, Greg Henson and Tony Blair of Kairos University discuss their recent article “Coworkers in the Vineyard: A Renewed Spirit of Collaboration Within Theological Education” about collaboration in theological education and challenge assumptions about competition, mission, and governance.

Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.

Conflict can either divide or strengthen institutions, offering a framework and practical strategies for constructive dialogue.

By implementing targeted programs and support systems, institutions can better equip students for academic challenges, thereby strengthening overall institutional effectiveness.

Could theological schools be missing a vital piece of ministry formation? Dr. Darryl Stephens joins the podcast to explore diaconal studies — a growing movement that prepares deacons for ministry beyond the pulpit and into the community. With insights from global models and a new open-access volume featuring 21 authors, Stephens invites schools to broaden their mission, extend their reach, and equip more leaders for today’s multifaceted church.