In Trust MagazineIssuesSpring 2023

Feature Articles

On My Mind
Where are the women in leadership?
In a turbulent time, evaluation and discernment are essential
By Amy L. Kardash
Women are still lacking in leadership roles at theological schools. The question is why.
On Your Mind
On Your Mind | Letters to the Editor
Your thoughts about theological education
Our readers advocate for greater transparency and trust with Gen Z, and share their own unexpected challenges of deanship.
The Star
From sinking to thriving
Midwestern Seminary’s president discusses how mission and culture helped spur a turnaround
By Matt Hufman
Rev. Dr. Jason Allen offers insights into how his school plans to be the “strongest seminary in the world.”
The Star
Podcast picks | From our ears to yours
Five podcasts you won’t want to miss
By Mark L. Kelly
We take a look at podcasts about spiritual life and wellness.
The Star
Present Moment | Shared Governance
Knowing the energy of the other
By Mai-Anh Le Tran, Ph.D.
Over time, shared governance has been sometimes defined less by mutual accountability and public responsibility, and more by a “stay in your lane” mentality.
The Star
Serving the members
In Trust Center’s work focuses on mission
The In Trust Center had a full year in 2022 supporting members in a number of ways.
The Star
All People Considered | Preparing Gen-Next for board leadership
In Trust Center partnership helps train teens for philanthropic engagement
Young people don’t have experience on boards, so a Delaware program provides them the opportunity.
The Star
Future Promise | Abundance
Discerning value in a smaller board
By Kristen Deede Johnson, Ph.D.
Our president and board have spent time over the past three years in discernment about our ecclesial context, the wider culture, and the changing nature of our student body.
The Guardian
Wait-and-see is over-and-done
Disruptive times call for new thinking about the board’s role
Rev. Dr. David Rowe says leaders and governing boards need to confront the issues facing theological education.
The Guardian
Remark(able) | For Board Reflections
Take a moment to consider the strategic priorities of your school and how they frame the board’s work.
The Guardian
Governance Matters | Engaging well
New resource provides a way to assess and discuss diversity on campus
By Matt Hufman
Dr. Jodi Porter provides a new tool to help schools frame the conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
The Guardian
Leading well | Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
Todd Still on setting aside carping and complaining
By Todd D. Still
Dr. Todd Still, dean of Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary, notes that while “whining is not a spiritual gift,” gratitude takes work.
The Culture
Relics | Ancient footsteps
The Jeeninga Collection at Anderson University surveys 4,000 years from the ancient Levant
By Heather Grennan Gary
Sixty years ago, a professor established a museum in Indiana to house his collection of artifacts, and today, the museum has a new home.
The Culture
How We Live | The present is female
At St. Vladimir’s, a welcome surge in women’s enrollment
By Heather Grennan Gary
Women have attended the orthodox seminary since the early 1960s, but recently has seen more women attend.
The Culture
Films and Books | Needed insights
Remembrance and reflection
By Heather Grennan Gary
Two books and two films offer a range of reflection redemption and becoming who we were meant to be
The Crossing
Is anything unprecedented anymore?
We want to know what issues are on your mind in these changing times
By Matt Hufman
Is unprecedented overused or accurate? It’s tough to tell in these times. Let us know what’s unprecedented to you.
The Crossing
Changing Scenes
New leaders and new board chairs
New leaders in theological education.
The Sign
Serenity | Profound simplicity
Matt Hufman recalls a prayer for turbulent times
By Matt Hufman
The so-called “Serenity Prayer” dates back to a difficult period in history and offers solace for today.

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Feature articles 3 Articles
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The Crossing 2 Articles
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The Guardian 4 Articles
The Sign 1 Articles
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