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Rebekah Burch Basinger says that theological schools face significant challenges, and when you accept a seat on a school's governing board, those challenges become yours -- you are a steward of the school's core mission. What do the most effective board members do to ensure that their schools are strong? (1) They respect both the past and the future. (2) They pursue ongoing self-growth. (3) They seek to ensure that the mission is fulfilled with financial vitality. (4) They commit to effective shared governance. (5) They implement planning and assessment at all levels.

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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

ON DEMAND

Dr. Ann Garrido, Assoc. Professor, Homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology, discusses how to choose to manage conflicts.

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