A name change in Missouri followed years of thought, work, and missional alignment.
With all of the change in the field, leaders will need to consider confronting loss, says…
The board meeting adjourns with members’ thoughts turning quickly to making their way to airports and…
It may seem counterintuitive, but boards can do small things to revitalize and change the culture…
There’s no shortage of information at our fingertips. Interpretation and discernment must be brought to bear.
Veteran nonprofit board member Frank P. Wendt offers four pointed comments and suggestions for building better…
Relationships are key to stewardship. They also making coming into the room more fun.
Rod Wilson offers a prayer for fundraisers and the work they do to provide a future…
How can an executive leader and the chair of a board form a solid relationship?
With the federal government issuing new orders, two experts help schools plan a response for their…
Presidential Evaluation: To help, not harm. Presidential evaluation can feel daunting for boards, but when approached…
Many theological schools face mounting financial and enrollment pressures that make “business as usual” unsustainable. Chronic…
Budget building is a challenging process, especially when finances are tight, and board members should balance…
Consider these top 10 questions that trustees, presidents, and CFOs should ask each other and themselves…
Transformation becomes essential when the current vision and operations can no longer sustain an organization’s health.
Shared governance has long been a part of theological education in North America but is often…
Deferred maintenance, CBTE's potential, role of boards, and much more.
This video explores the formal process of transferring control between institutional boards.
Collaborations, Shared Services, Shifting Regulatory Environment, and much more.
In Trust Center President Amy Kardash discusses "What the papal election taught me about governance."
Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.
Focus on the critical role boards play in large-scale collaborations
Assessing organizational readiness for change and preparing multiple institutions for intensive cooperation.
Webinar explores considerations for institutions pursuing strategic partnerships.
Conflict can either divide or strengthen institutions, offering a framework and practical strategies for constructive dialogue.
ATS research into executive leadership at theological schools is the focus of a free, hour-long webinar,…
Board members are typically recruited for their leadership, business acumen, and networks. Dr. Rebekah Basinger, project…
What actually makes a governing board effective, especially in times of institutional uncertainty, leadership turnover, and…
What are the trends in governance – the new ways to make things work? First, look…
In a time of political shifts and regulatory uncertainty, the Good Governance podcast dives into how…
A congregational leader and strategist, the Rev. Tod Bolsinger, Ph.D., discusses the need for adaptive leadership…
Rick Staisloff, a consultant with a long history in higher education, explores how theological institutions can…
Can the work of governance – even board meetings – be holy? Award-winning writer and author…
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 ten-part recorded series, leaders within theological education share practical insights drawn from their lived…
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…
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