Relationships are key to stewardship. They also making coming into the room more fun.
Eden Theological Seminary has created a network of schools that will provide students a wide range…
A new series of short videos can help leaders and boards wrap their heads around complex…
The leaders of ATS and the In Trust Center continue the state of theological education in…
Artificial intelligence is found throughout society and now, thanks to things like ChatGPT and Gemini, it’s…
Use this thought and question to help spur a discussion about your board.
The Rev. Tay Moss considers the role of artificial intelligence. What do you think?
Twenty-five years ago, Rebekah Burch Basinger and the late Thomas Jeavons research by the Association of…
A revived Auburn Studies considers the issue of leadership turnover and how schools can consider that…
I appreciated Heather Grennan Gary’s recent article on shared governance and the perspectives provided (“Shared Governance…
The Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger, a church leader, consultant, professor, and academic administrator, offers a fresh…
Western Theological Seminary is seeing renewed energy and expanded fundraising happening around its Pathways project.
Presidential Evaluation: To help, not harm. Presidential evaluation can feel daunting for boards, but when approached…
Wise boards know the relationship between the school president and board chair is mission-critical.
Shared governance has long been a part of theological education in North America but is often…
While financial control often seems like the key to influence, it’s storytelling that holds power. Boards…
Rather than a checkbox, diversity should be viewed as a divine gift that enriches leadership and…
The leadership of theological schools views their boards as trustworthy, honest, and embodying numerous other positive…
There are two key components to a board's role in fundraising: Collective governance and individual involvement.
The board chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the board and serving as a trusted…
The newsletter for chairs of theological school boards, Vol. 4, No. 11 Building consensus and trust…
MAGAZINE Forming chaplains, shaping ministry pathways in Florida Palm Beach Atlantic University is helping shape the…
Drawing on her experience within the ATS community, Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives,…
Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, reflects on leading the institution through a significant…
By Rick Staisloff, Senior Partner, rpk GROUP, a division of MGT Impact Solutions, LLC In Spring…
With the help of an In Trust Resource Grant, Baptist Bible College rebranded as Mission University,…
Strategic Short: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards
What it takes to lead successful institutional collaborations
Drawing on her experience within the ATS community, Dr. Jo Ann Deasy, director of institutional initiatives,…
Dr. Brent Sleasman, president of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, reflects on leading the institution through a significant…
How theological schools can navigate complex personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations.
What it takes to lead successful institutional collaborations
Strategies for engaging faculty and staff in institutional change to enhance organizational capacity.
Cory Scheer, Ed.D., the founder and CEO of TrustCentric, discusses the current and very troubling condition…
Dr. Rebekah Basinger addresses the opportunities and challenges that come with chairing the board of a…
The In Trust Center is pleased to announce a new webinar series focused on change management…
In this episode of the Good Governance podcast, Scott Thumma, Ph.D., discusses what the latest research…
What does it take to lead a theological institution today? Auburn Seminary is relaunching Auburn Studies,…
The Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative was designed by Lilly Endowment Inc. to create ways for theological…
Can the work of governance – even board meetings – be holy? Award-winning writer and author…
At China Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), leaders are looking at ways to engage leaders and…
Notre Dame's Department of Theology is using a Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative grant to create cross-cultural…
For the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, part of the Pathways for Tomorrow grant is…
Just 13% of CEOs of ATS-accredited schools are women. In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses…
The In Trust Center hosts learning community spaces throughout the year. Check out our upcoming and recent ones below.
Videos & Webinars
October 13, 1:00 pm ET, Zoom Facilitator: Rebekah Burch Basinger, Ed.D.Project Director, In Trust Center’s Wise…
Videos & Webinars
In this conversation, Dr. Jo de-Blois, chief global engagement officer, and Dr. Adriaan Neele, president of…
Videos & Webinars
In this video, Dr. Jeren Rowell, president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Dr. Brent Peterson, dean…
Videos & Webinars
Dr. Jeff Carter, president of Bethany Theological Seminary, discusses the Brethren Higher Education Consortium and explores…
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