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Video Series for Building Institutional Capacity The Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., Project Director for the Governance Initiative and…
Find tools and resources to support board evaluation and assessment, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and mission-driven effectiveness in theological schools.
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On My Mind
Awash in data
There’s no shortage of information at our fingertips. Interpretation and discernment must be brought to bear.
Feature Articles
The future of theological education
The leaders of ATS and the In Trust Center continue the state of theological education in…
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Consider how advisory boards can help your school.
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider how the institution considers presidential assessment and how the board does…
The Guardian
The Census | Enrollment trends
An analysis of data shows three distinct periods of enrollment in ATS-accredited schools over the past…
The Culture
Relics
The seminary’s catalog of church postcards provides students and visitors a view into the past to…
The Star
Trends, tradition, and hard decisions
Elizabeth Palmer Bennett, CPA, was the vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer…
Feature Articles
Lessons from a Founding Dean
Doug Strong considers what he learned after spending a significant part of his career taking over…
The Star
A Giant Step for Theological Education
Initiative will help schools understand and experience new “skills or perspectives” to better approach theological education.
The Star
All People Considered | “I was in prison, and you came…”
As a new seminary president, Rev. Dr. Richard Topping heard something that made him think it…
The Star
Present Moment | Change accelerant
At MB Biblical Seminary, the pandemic provided an opportunity to launch a new program.
The Star
In the tangle of the mind
A pastor-theologian says its time to consider how seminaries train minister to handle mental health –…
Annual Report
Core Essential 3-President-Board Chair Partnership
Wise boards know the relationship between the school president and board chair is mission-critical.
Document
Core Essential 4-Balanced Budgets Fundraising Goals
Budget building is a challenging process, especially when finances are tight, and board members should balance…
Annual Report
Core Essential 6: A short apologetic for Board Self-assessment
Board self-assessment often reveals mixed reactions, with some members valuing its insights whole others dismiss it…
Guide
Roadmap for Wise Stewards Journey
Governing boards can follow these steps to enhance their Wise Stewards journey for institutional change through…
Template
Creating Urgency Around the Business Model
In response to the global need for cost reduction and improved efficiency in education, institutional leadership…
Guide
Wise Stewards Guide
This is "the" guide for people governing theological schools. As the introduction says, "How well a…
Guide
The board’s responsibility for evaluating the president
Template
A menu of wise practices for boards
News & Insights
Update on Presidential directives/orders from Frank Yamada
Frank Yamada, executive director of ATS, gives an update on new U.S. presidential orders and communications.
News & Insights
Board Chair Newsletter: December 2024
In Trust Center President Amy Kardash reflects on avoiding missing trends and issues that affect our…
News & Insights
July 2024: Board Chair Newsletter
Governance Initiative, Summer 2024 In Trust magazine, consulting, and much more.
News & Insights
In Trust Monthly Newsletter, April 2023
Wise Advice on Fundraising, Change is good, and much more.
News & Insights
Board Chair Newsletter: Orienting for Success
Good board orientation helps build a board and helps push a school closer toward its mission.
News & Insights
In Trust Monthly Newsletter, October 2022
Trauma in Theological Education, New Pathways grant, and much more…
News & Insights
‘Sitting beside’ people to assess new leaders
Larry Braskamp proposes a type of assessment to engage people at all levels, particularly during a…
News & Insights
How (and why) to do board assessment
As part of the ongoing work of the In Trust Center's Wise Stewards Initiative, participating schools…
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Building Institutional Capacity by Repurposing Property & Facilities
Four key strategies for turning underused facilities and undervalued property into mission-sustaining resources
Videos & Webinars
Executive Leadership Webinar
ATS research into executive leadership at theological schools is the focus of a free, hour-long webinar,…
Videos & Webinars
It’s lonely near the top: How a trusted advisor can help you
Learn the value of having a trusted advisor and how to select one to meet your…
Videos & Webinars
Preparing and Executing an Effective Leadership Succession & Transition Plan
Join the discussion about how to plan well in advance of an anticipated change.
Videos & Webinars
Demystifying the Research Process for Mission-Driven Organizations
Join us for a webinar led bySpringtide Research Instituteabout 'Demystifying the Research Process for Mission-Driven Organizations'.
Videos & Webinars
Your Institution’s Financial Picture
Join Chris Meinzer as he discusses questions about financial challenges and opportunities facing seminaries and theological…
Videos & Webinars
Assessing Institutional Culture: How Traditions, Values, Behaviors, and Attitudes Influence Your School
Culture affects performance, engagement, retention, and satisfaction,all of which reflect on the student experience. Learn how…
Videos & Webinars
Sitting Beside Rather Than Standing Over: A Guide to Presidential Assessment
A cooperative approach to assessment that outlines nine critical activities to include in the presidential assessment…
Podcast
Ep. 64 – Why speciality accreditation matters
Dr. Philip Dearborn, president of the Association for Biblical Higher Education in the United States and…
Podcast
Ep. 59: The Leadership Crisis in Theological Education
Dr. David Gyertson has seen a variety of leadership transitions both in his own career and…
Podcast
Ep. 22: Consultant Series: Best practices and tips from Carol Marturano-Becker
As the first episode of the Consultant Series, Carol Marturano-Becker, founder of IMPACT Learning Inc., shares…
Podcast
Ep. 9: Wise Stewards Series: Presidential evaluation and care
In episode 9 of the Wise Stewards Series podcast, Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow and Dr. Rod…
Upcoming & Recent Webinars
The In Trust Center hosts learning community spaces throughout the year. Check out our upcoming and recent ones below.
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards
Focus on the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations
Videos & Webinars
Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions
How theological schools can navigate complex personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations.
Videos & Webinars
Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control
The formal process of transferring control between institutional boards
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