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Can you do spiritual formation online?

Why yes—it’s being done already

By Jennifer Woodruff Tait

Theological schools across North America are learning to provide spiritual formation for distance education students.

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Are we missing the point?

The world has changed, and the needs are different

By Gary V. Nelson

If theological schools are to face the challenges of the new century, they must embrace a missional ethos, offer more accessibility to nontraditional students, and turn their gaze outward, says the president of Tyndale University College & Seminary.

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When the board is not the final word

When bishops and other church leaders collaborate with theological school boards, the relationships can be fruitful—and challenging

By Heidi Schlumpf

At some seminaries and theological schools, bishops or other church authorities — not boards — exercise final authority. That arrangement offers some benefits, but there are also potential problems.

From the president

Our pledge

By G. Douglass Lewis

In Trust acting president G. Douglass Lewis says that In Trust will continue to be an essential partner and resource to theological schools as they work to be the best they can be.

Spirit matters

Forgive as you can, one step at a time

By Melinda R. Heppe

Being an adoptive parent means learning to forgive, says contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe. Sometimes boards need to learn forgiveness as well, starting with small steps.

Perspective

Governing in the midst of climate change

By Larry Perkins

Navigating successfully in an atmosphere of overlapping outside authorities requires boards and administrators to exercise special dexterity and acumen.

Viewpoint

Strengthen the mission during megatransition

A view from Oral Roberts University

By Thomson K. Mathew

While weathering a major disruption, governance leaders should commit to knowing, guarding, and strengthening the institution's mission.

Tool box

Fraud happens

Reducing the risks

By Randy Thomann

Fiduciary oversight is the purview of all board members, and it can't be delegated solely to one committee.

Update

Oversight and self-regulation for religious charities

By Dorothy S. Ridings

In the next few months, the Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations will submit a report and recommendations to Senator Charles Grassley, who has long been troubled by a lack of accountability in the charitable world.

Changing scenes

By Jay Blossom , Holly G. Miller

Recent news from the world of theological education.

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