Matt Hufman
Matt Hufman is vice president for communication at the In Trust Center. Hufman, who holds a master of divinity degree, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and credentialed minister.
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The Sign | The Faith of the Fodder
Without a prayer: Turning to AI for help in ministry provides a valuable lesson in what it really means to be human
Matt Hufman explores the intersection of humanity, the sacred, and artificial intelligence.
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How to Hatch a Story
Boards and leaders of theological schools need to consider the story they’re telling the world
In a world saturated by media and overflowing with stories, theological schools and their boards can…
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The State of Theological Education
Change and flux are the norm, but so is creativity and collaboration, as theological educators are finding new ways forward.
Theological education is in a season of profound flux. Institutions are facing rapid regulatory change, persistent…
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The Big Issue
Boards have to grapple with the real cost of change and the vulnerability of what it takes to move forward.
With all of the change in the field, leaders will need to consider confronting loss, says…
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Value Proposition
The value of a theological education should be evident – or is it?
In a world that’s going through remarkable and rapid change, the value that a theological education…
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The Census | Religion’s influence
New Pew study shows an increase in support of religion in American life.
The title of the Pew Research Center’s report says that religion is gaining influence, and leaders…
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New Lilly grants spur more innovation in the field
Lilly Endowment provides funding for 103 projects to help schools and collaboratives through Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative
Lilly endowment Inc. expanded its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative with a new round of funding, bringing…
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The Census | The Giving Report
New reports show giving trends in theological education and religion.
Giving trends show how people align – or don’t – with religious institutions.
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Moving the pieces; changing the board
New law, federal regulations, and a shift in perspective have put increasing pressure on theological schools.
With turmoil swirling this year around higher education, we asked experts to help us think through…
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Lessons (being) learned
A maturing Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative offers ideas for the field
Since its start, the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative has spurred innovation and brought energy into the…
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Every organization’s temptations
Matt Hufman on facing the two big questions that help frame an institution’s mission
The story of Adam and Eve provide a look at how organizations face and deal with…
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The shifting sands of regulation
Experts offer ideas that theological schools can use to be ready for new realities of federal oversight and orders
With the federal government issuing new orders, two experts help schools plan a response for their…
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The Sign | Scattering the seeds of hope
In uncertain times, the blessing of agriculture reminds us to look ahead
Matt Hufman considers a farmer’s adage: Plant seeds and pray.
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The future of theological education
The field is facing a landscape of challenges and new opportunities. ATS Executive Director Frank Yamada and In Trust Center President Amy Kardash got together for a conversation about the current state of the field – and the future.
The leaders of ATS and the In Trust Center continue the state of theological education in…
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What’s the future? And is it all artificial?
Rev. Anna Robbins, Ph.D., and her team at Acadia Divinity College are considering the future and how theological schools can engage – not embrace – AI.
Artificial intelligence is found throughout society and now, thanks to things like ChatGPT and Gemini, it’s…
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Planting seeds of generosity
How boards can cultivate givers and help people share the joy of their school’s mission
Twenty-five years ago, Rebekah Burch Basinger and the late Thomas Jeavons research by the Association of…
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