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Small can be large
The Guardian

Small can be large

It may seem counterintuitive, but boards can do small things to revitalize and change the culture…

Present Moment | Preparing for greatness
The Star

Present Moment | Preparing for greatness

Relationships are key to stewardship. They also making coming into the room more fun.

Institutional Mergers
The Guardian

Institutional Mergers

Use this thought and question to help spur a discussion about your board.

No CEO Goes It Alone
Feature Articles

No CEO Goes It Alone

Women who’ve led theological schools share key issues and ideas they want others to know about…

Remark(able) | For Board Reflection
The Guardian

Remark(able) | For Board Reflection

Take a moment to consider how the board chair sets the tone for the work of…

Shifting perspectives
The Guardian

Shifting perspectives

MaryKate Morse, Ph.D., reflects on the relationships that leaders of embedded schools need to nurture.

Five practices for stewarding seminaries well
Feature Articles

Five practices for stewarding seminaries well

For four decades, Steven Moore has worked with hundreds of nonprofit boards. What he has learned…

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
The Guardian

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections

When you think about leadership transitions, consider David Gyertson's advice.

Wait-and-see is over-and-done
The Guardian

Wait-and-see is over-and-done

Rev. Dr. David Rowe says leaders and governing boards need to confront the issues facing theological…

Beyond the Boardroom | The rewards of board service
The Guardian

Beyond the Boardroom | The rewards of board service

A sense of calling drives many board members to serve at their institution and putting life…

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
The Guardian

Remark(able) | For Board Reflections

Take a moment to consider the strategic priorities of your school and how they frame the…

Facing the hard questions
The Guardian

Facing the hard questions

There are four questions that boards and senior leaders should ask if they want to move…

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Strategic Shorts

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts

Video Series for Building Institutional Capacity The Rev. David Rowe, Ph.D., Project Director for the Governance Initiative and…

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and the Role of Boards

Focus on the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions

Videos & Webinars

Strategic Shorts: Large-scale Collaboration and Difficult Personnel Decisions

How theological schools can navigate complex personnel decisions during large-scale collaborations.

Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control

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Large-scale Collaboration and Change of Control

The formal process of transferring control between institutional boards