Think of us in this way
As servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries
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Spring 2004
11 Articles
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Think of us in this way
As servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries
What began as a response to shifting patterns in denominational funding has become an exciting partnership in mission between the board of directors and the foundation trustees at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota).
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Turning time into treasure
Four board members tackle advancement work
Perhaps no item on the list of expectations for board members of theological schools causes more squirming than the expectation that they will become involved in raising funds on behalf of the school. This article presents a look at extraordinary leadership by four board members to the advancement programs of three theological schools.
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Seminaries are trouble
In Trust’s president muses about the troubles with seminaries and the determination required of board members.
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Cross walk
Melinda R. Heppe challenges board members to be alert for suffering within the institution and within their midst.
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In the beginning
The board's role in welcoming the new president
The first of a four-part series on the life cycle of a successful presidency looks at the importance of the board and president starting things off right.
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The president/board chair partnership
Board chairs and presidents speak their minds about what each wants from the other.
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Faith and work: the ultimate odd couple?
A review of <i>Church on Sunday, work on Monday: The challenge of fusing Christian values with business life</i>
Title: Church on Sunday, work on Monday: The challenge of fusing Christian values with business life Authors: Laura Nash and Scotty McLennan Publisher: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2002
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Loose morals
A review of Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century
Title: Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century Author: Jonathan Glover Publisher: Yale University Press
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Spiritual leadership
A review of The Cost of Moral Leadership: The Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Title: The Cost of Moral Leadership: The Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Authors: Geffrey B. Kelly and F. Burton Nelson Publisher: William Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003
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