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Think of us in this way

As servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries

By Rebekah Burch Basinger

What began as a response to shifting patterns in denominational funding has become an exciting partnership in mission between the board of directors and the foundation trustees at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota).

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Turning time into treasure

Four board members tackle advancement work

By Melinda R. Heppe

Perhaps no item on the list of expectations for board members of theological schools causes more squirming than the expectation that they will become involved in raising funds on behalf of the school. This article presents a look at extraordinary leadership by four board members to the advancement programs of three theological schools.

Wing on wing

Seminaries are trouble

By Christa R. Klein

In Trust's president muses about the troubles with seminaries and the determination required of board members.

Spirit matters

Cross walk

By Melinda R. Heppe

Melinda R. Heppe challenges board members to be alert for suffering within the institution and within their midst.

Tool box

In the beginning

The board's role in welcoming the new president

The first of a four-part series on the life cycle of a successful presidency looks at the importance of the board and president starting things off right.

Perspective

Planning as a work of faith

By Donald Senior CP

The president of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago reflects on the theological aspects of planning for the school's future.

Forum

The president/board chair partnership

Board chairs and presidents speak their minds about what each wants from the other.

Books

Faith and work: the ultimate odd couple?

A review of Church on Sunday, work on Monday: The challenge of fusing Christian values with business life

Title: Church on Sunday, work on Monday: The challenge of fusing Christian values with business life Authors: Laura Nash and Scotty McLennan Publisher: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 2002

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Loose morals

A review of Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century

Title: Humanity: A Moral History of the Twentieth Century
Author: Jonathan Glover
Publisher: Yale University Press

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Spiritual leadership

A review of The Cost of Moral Leadership: The Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Title: The Cost of Moral Leadership: The Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Authors: Geffrey B. Kelly and F. Burton Nelson Publisher: William Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003

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