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Practicing Collaboration: The Importance of Internal Collaboration
Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, reflects on leading the institution through a significant…
Explore resources and tools to guide boards in strategy, planning, and evaluation, fostering clear direction, measurable outcomes, and mission-driven growth in theological schools.
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Feature Articles
“We Have to Reframe the Situation”
Five schools share their experience of how they’re dealing with the very real issue of deferred…
Feature Articles
Flexible, tailored collaboration partners
Eden Theological Seminary has created a network of schools that will provide students a wide range…
Feature Articles
The new town square
Union Theological School and several others in New York are forging a new way forward thanks…
Feature Articles
The future of theological education
The leaders of ATS and the In Trust Center continue the state of theological education in…
Feature Articles
What’s the future? And is it all artificial?
Artificial intelligence is found throughout society and now, thanks to things like ChatGPT and Gemini, it’s…
On My Mind
Smarter questions
The questions we fail to ask are the ones that will get us into trouble, writes…
Feature Articles
Choose Your Path
Pacific School of Religion is bringing Silicon Valley together with theological education and a stackable curriculum…
Feature Articles
Rites of Passage
Western Theological Seminary is seeing renewed energy and expanded fundraising happening around its Pathways project.
The Guardian
Boardroom Diversity
Use this thought and question to help spur a discussion about your board.
The Guardian
Mutual Trust
Nancy Claire Pittman considers a life spent in theological education and lessons learned on shared governance,…
The Star
Future Promise | Expansive Mindfulness
Grants can energize people toward a common goal or outcome.
On My Mind
What’s Working?
What’s happening in theological education? There are three ways that leaders of theological schools can draw…
Document
Core Essential #3 – Presidential Evaluation
Presidential Evaluation: To help, not harm. Presidential evaluation can feel daunting for boards, but when approached…
Document
Core Essential 2: Our Board at its best
The leadership of theological schools views their boards as trustworthy, honest, and embodying numerous other positive…
Document
Core Essential 6: A short apologetic for Board Self-assessment
Board self-assessment often reveals mixed reactions, with some members valuing its insights whole others dismiss it…
Document
Executive Sessions
If your board is not holding an executive session during every board meeting, maybe it should.
Guide
Roadmap for Wise Stewards Journey
Governing boards can follow these steps to enhance their Wise Stewards journey for institutional change through…
Document
Board Committees: Charter Templates
The charters for board committees serve several significant purposes in school governance. Key committees include the…
Infographic
Wise Stewards Initiative Journey
Participation in the Wise Stewards Initiative empowers governing boards of theological schools to serve as agents…
Document
Wise Stewards Guide
This is "the" guide for people governing theological schools. As the introduction says, "How well a…
News & Insights
Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration
Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…
News & Insights
Board Chair Newsletter: October 2025
The Newsletters for Chairs of Theological SchoolsVol. 4 No. 2 Understanding the times How you can…
News & Insights
Pathways Grant: Mission University
A new name and branding generate excitement and strategic changes thanks to a Pathways grant.
News & Insights
Strategic Short: Large-scale Collaboration and Merging Multiple Brands
Learn how to communicate your institution's brand value to potential collaborators and how to build an…
News & Insights
Partnerships that Improve Institutional Sustainability and Quality
Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.
News & Insights
Strategic Short: Building Institutional Capacity by Repurposing Property and Facilities
Series of video shorts exploring how theological school leadership can strengthen economic vitality and mission fulfillment.
News & Insights
Strategic Short: Building Institutional Capacity through Market Research
Series of video shorts exploring how theological school leadership can strengthen economic vitality and mission fulfillment.
News & Insights
Pathways Session: Navigating Communications
The intricate landscape of 21st-century theological education demands fortitude and a steadfast commitment to effective communication.
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration
Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…
Videos & Webinars
Resource Grants Information Session
Watch this informational video to learn more about Resource Grants offered by the In Trust Center…
Videos & Webinars
Large-scale Collaboration and Organizational Readiness
Assessing organizational readiness for change and preparing multiple institutions for intensive cooperation.
Videos & Webinars
Partnerships that improve institutional sustainability and quality
Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Building Institutional Capacity by Involving Faculty and Staff in Change
Strategies for engaging faculty and staff in institutional change to enhance organizational capacity.
Videos & Webinars
Building Institutional Capacity through Market Research
Data-driven strategies can strengthen theological schools.
Videos & Webinars
Executive Leadership Webinar
ATS research into executive leadership at theological schools is the focus of a free, hour-long webinar,…
Videos & Webinars
Seminaries Are People Too
Seminaries are People Too: Mindsets that make or break institutional change
Podcast
Ep. 106: Rethinking board governance in theological education
What actually makes a governing board effective, especially in times of institutional uncertainty, leadership turnover, and…
Podcast
Ep. 103: Leading through deep change in a shifting landscape
Theological education is experiencing significant pressure, but the root challenge may be deeper than enrollment declines…
Podcast
Ep. 102: An inflection point for theological education and an opportunity to lead
As federal policies reshape higher education, leaders of theological schools face unprecedented pressure to adapt while…
Podcast
Ep. 99: Rethinking value: How theological schools can thrive in a changing world
In this episode, the Rev. Dr. David Rowe reflects on the sweeping changes affecting higher education…
Podcast
Ep. 89 – Rooted and Ready: Strengthening theological schools amid regulatory upheaval
In a time of political shifts and regulatory uncertainty, the Good Governance podcast dives into how…
Podcast
Ep. 79: How leadership can change
A congregational leader and strategist, the Rev. Tod Bolsinger, Ph.D., discusses the need for adaptive leadership…
Podcast
Ep. 50 – Hartford’s story, making big change
Upon assuming the presidency at Hartford Seminary, Joel Lohr, Ph.D., implemented a seemingly routine strategic plan….
Podcast
Ep. 48: Keeping the mission vibrant – Lancaster’s story
During his tenure as interim president of Lancaster Theological Seminary, Dr. David Rowe was challenged with…
Upcoming & Recent Webinars
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Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Cultivating an Imagination for Collaboration
Drawing on her experience within the ATS community, Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives,…
Videos & Webinars
The Thinkers: Reimagining the Board’s Role in Strategic Planning
October 13, 1:00 pm ET, Zoom Facilitator: Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D.Project Director, In Trust Center’s Wise…
Videos & Webinars
Practicing Collaboration: Assessing Readiness for Collaboration
Ruth McGillivray, executive vice president of Northwest College and Seminary, shares the story of collaborative projects…
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