Christa R. Klein

​Dr. Christa R. Klein, a consultant on North American theological schools, was president of In Trust from 2003 to 2012.

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Spring 2019

Research on the ministry of Catholic deacons

Christa R. Klein reviews Word, Liturgy, Charity: The Diaconate in the U.S. Catholic Church, 1968-2018.

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New Year 2018

New Vatican document describes “spiritual apprenticeship” for Roman Catholic seminarians

The National Association of Catholic Theological Schools recently hosted a meeting of seminary leaders to discuss…

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Spring 2015

Transformation takes time

Two and a half decades ago, leaders of Baylor University wanted to do three challenging things:…

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Autumn 2014

Cautionary tales for visionary presidents

A new book has solid advice but assumes that presidents are soloists, isolated from a trusted team

A review of Governance Reconsidered: How Boards, Presidents, Administrators, and Faculty Can Help Their Colleges Thrive,…

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Autumn 2013

Trusteeship as ministry

This summer, trustees of Franciscan colleges gathered to discuss how board work is God’s work. In Trust talked to two of the conference organizers to learn more.

An interview with Sister Margaret Carney and Father John O’Connor.

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Summer 2012

Our hope for years to come

In her final “Wing on Wing” column, departing In Trust president Christa R. Klein reflects on…

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Summer 2012

The issue now is strategy, not governance

The day of the ‘heroic president’ is over, says Robert E. Cooley in an interview with…

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Spring 2012

Having the right people, and enough of them

In Trust president Christa R. Klein says having the right people – and enough of them…

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New Year 2012

Virtuous authority

To govern well, says In Trust president Christa R. Klein, we need to be more than…

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Autumn 2011

Boards and the freedom of purpose

In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes that above and beyond the fiscal and educational challenges…

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Summer 2011

Boards and their cyclical behavior

Over time, a board's tone and activities change in predictable patterns. In Trust president Christa R….

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Spring 2011

Wise and foolish boards

In Trust president Christa R. Klein reflects on the importance of timing in board work.

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New Year 2011

The board’s executive session: a wise governance practice

Board executive sessions provide an exceptional opportunity to foster clarity and trust, says In Trust president…

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Autumn 2010

Boards and the future that has arrived

In dialogue with Daniel O. Aleshire's recent speech, Christa R. Klein considers how In Trust has…

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Summer 2010

Board – stage center

In Trust president Christa R. Klein notes how difficult times put board work into the spotlight.

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Spring 2010

Board chairs at the hub

In Trust president Christa R. Klein writes about a recent In Trust gathering of theological school…

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