Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts, a video series designed to strengthen institutional capacity in theological education, features host the Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., asking 2 industry experts 3 questions on critical topics relevant to theological education.

STRATEGIC SHORTS


In this video, facilitator, the Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., speaks with Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D., Wise Stewards Project Director, and Peter Lake, higher education law expert. Together, they share insights on the formal process of transferring control between institutional boards, highlighting the challenges and risks of large-scale collaborations. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional planning, clear leadership, and proactive board engagement. They offer practical recommendations, including regular reviews of institutional facts and assets, to help maintain that the institution's mission and story are preserved through any potential change of control.

Top Topics

Roles & Responsibilities

Challenges

Opportunities

Board Essentials

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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