Trish Shea
Trish Shea is Associate Editor for the In Trust Center.
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Mission accomplished
Changing a school’s name can renew institutional energy while remaining rooted in its mission.
A name change in Missouri followed years of thought, work, and missional alignment.
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The mission goes beyond the buildings
Colleen Derr went to a campus to save it. She soon realized the calling was to close the school and carry on in other ways
Institutional leadership often focuses on beginnings, but Colleen Derr realized that faithful leadership also included endings.
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Reconsidering How Things Are Done
Lasting innovation emerges from systemic thinking, shared practices, and alignment to the mission
Innovation in theological education is not a single idea or program but a way of being…
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Changing Scenes
Seven new leaders answer the call
These leaders have been called to their institutions.
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Treading on fresh ground
Two presidents recommend leading with patience during disruptive times
Innovation in theological education is a habit of discernment rooted in mission.
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Brand before everything else
Clear, consistent branding grounded in real audience insight is essential to strengthen everything from enrollment to fundraising.
It’s no secret that many theological schools are feeling the squeeze. Brand clarity may be the…
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Turning tension into growth
Conflict is a normal part of life. Ann Garrido offers seven lessons to manage it productively.
Ann Garrido, D.Min., offers several critical ways we can turn conflict into a growth opportunity.
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When a change brings new focus
Renaming a school can help realign an institution to its mission and provide clarity to the public.
Why do schools change names? While there are a number of reasons, schools can take the…
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From head and hands to heart
CBTE’s new model for ministry
Competency-based theological education continues to move in new ways to help ministers prepare in their contexts.
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Strategic Shorts
Bite-sized, informational video series for institutions facing bold transitions
A new series of short videos can help leaders and boards wrap their heads around complex…
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Big Ideas Start Small
Resource Grants from the In Trust Center are helping schools test new ideas, solve challenges, and plant seeds for growth
A $15,000 Resource Grant can go a long way by spurring innovation at schools.
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A heart to break through
With a new grant, Fuller Youth Institute launches a movement to bring young people back to faith and home to Church.
With the help of a Lilly Endowment Inc. grant, Fuller Theological Seminary is trying to reach…
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Leadership | Boards and Libraries
A chief librarian advocates for greater board engagement.
The author of a book on running a theological library and a librarian, Kris Veldheer knows…
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Mutual Trust
A transformative and now retired president reflects on leadership, collaboration, and surprising discoveries.
Nancy Claire Pittman considers a life spent in theological education and lessons learned on shared governance,…
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Memo to boards: It’s not about you
Today’s students have different needs. Wait-and-see is not a solution.
Rick Staisloff, a consultant with a long history in higher education, says that theological education are…
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All People Considered | Never too late
More older students are pursuing theological degrees. What schools need to know.
The trend of older students continues. How should theological schools respond?
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