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In Trust Monthly Newsletter, December 2023

Growing for the future, what leaders need to hear, and much more…
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December 22, 2023

PEACE, GOODWILL
Happy Holidays from the In Trust Center

As we pray for peace on earth, may you have a blessed and joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! The In Trust Center’s offices will be closed from noon, Friday, Dec. 22, through Jan. 1. We will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. We look forward to the privilege of serving you in the New Year.

THE MAGAZINE
Growing for the future 

Several seminaries have course offerings that study the theology behind food. In the Autumn issue, In Trust looks at two schools that not only do that but also have farms that they use to grow food and teach about issues related to food, justice, and conservation. Read more about how seminary farms are changing conversations. Also in the autumn issue:
Full issue: You can read the magazine on the In Trust Center website. 

THE PODCAST

What leaders need to hear 

Be sure to subscribe to the Good Governance podcast to find the latest in news, insights, and thought leadership in theological education. Recent episodes include:

  • No CEO goes alone: In Trust Center President Amy Kardash considers the magazine piece “No CEO goes alone” and how it shapes theological education. 
  • Chaplaincy and seminaries: The Chaplaincy Innovation Lab at Brandeis University offers training and tools for chaplains. Its leaders say chaplaincy can offer a bright future for theological schools Listen to Episode 52 of the podcast here.  
  • The “trust gap”: Trust is vital in any relationship, and that includes relationships in theological schools. Cory Scheer, Ed.D., says there are ways schools can build trust to improve performance. Hear it all in Episode 51.

You can find more episodes on the In Trust Center’s website. 

WEBINARS
Insights for the New Year

The new slate of In Trust Center webinars is sure to engage leaders across your institution. They include:

  • Conflict and Crisis: Navigating the Shoals – In this session, presenter Donna Alexander, president & CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, builds off her previous webinar (see below) and goes deeper to examine crucial elements of conflict and crisis. The webinar is at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 15. Register for the webinar here.  You can watch Part 1 on demand here.
  • In Trust Center Resource Grants – An In Trust Center Resource Grant offers member schools a chance to explore innovation at their institutions through a matching grant opportunity of up to $15,000. On Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. ET, you can join the In Trust Center staff for a 30-minute session to discuss the grant and how to apply.  Register for the webinar here.

Find links and a host of on-demand webinars by clicking here.

POSITION
McCormick seeks new president

McCormick Theological Seminary, one of the nation’s oldest, is searching for a visionary leader with a track record of success as its next president. The seminary wants someone in alignment with its mission and commitments as a progressive Christian center for theological education. Learn more about the position here. 

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