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Early findings from the Wise Stewards Initiative
If determination, a plan, and a sense of urgency are harbingers of things to come, change…
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Where faith and governance meet
In Trust Center president Amy L. Kardash suggests that everyone who wants to be a good…
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A menu of wise practices for boards
Recruitment, orientation, education, and evaluation are keys to board effectiveness
How does the In Trust Center run its own board? Find out what has worked in…
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A head for business
Corporate executives can bring valuable experience to theological school boards
What is the difference between corporate and academic boards? Find out from someone who has deep…
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Prepared for service
Effective orientation for new board members
A carefully crafted orientation introduces new board members to the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities,…
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Navigating in changing winds
Adaptive strategies for seminaries
The traditional linear strategic planning model offers valuable tools, but a more “adaptive” process may be…
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How to make big transformational changes
Six theological schools took bold, drastic action to confront this radically changed academic environment
Recognizing they could no longer maintain the status quo in this radically changed academic environment, six…
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The president–board chair relationship
What makes it work?
Presidents and board chairs discuss the key partnership that drives effective governance
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