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.

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.

Strategies for enhancing collaborative efforts through mergers.

Wise boards know the relationship between the school president and board chair is mission-critical.

Strategies for engaging faculty and staff in institutional change to enhance organizational capacity.

Pursuing large-scale grants that advance the mission and drive transformation.

ATS is offering a grant writing support webinar to help institutions develop compelling grant proposals.

In a time of political shifts and regulatory uncertainty, the Good Governance podcast dives into how theological school leaders can respond with clarity and authenticity. Governance expert the Rev. Dr. David Rowe and law professor Peter Lake, a higher education policy expert, discuss navigating potential changes to federal education policy, including impacts on Title IV, Title IX, and accreditation. They offer practical guidance for boards and presidents — emphasizing mission alignment, shared governance, and measured leadership. This episode is essential listening for those guiding faith-based institutions through complex and fast-changing landscapes.

Four key strategies for turning underused facilities and undervalued property into mission-sustaining resources

Data-driven strategies can strengthen theological schools.

As theological schools consider how to prepare for the future, a Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative grant is offering institutions an opportunity for shared services. AdminWise Shared Services, a nonprofit started out of a Lilly Endowment grant, is now offering a slate of administrative functions to help theological schools.