Webinars

This webinar will address the opportunities and challenges that come with chairing the board of a theological school. 

September 13, 2023, 1 p.m. ET

With any type of organizational plan, there are always key “Audiences of One” who single-handedly have outsized impact on the outcomes of what we are working to do. Whether they are internal (e.g. Board Chair, President, Opinion Leader, etc.) or external (Prospective Donor, Politician, Local Newspaper Reporter, Advocacy Group President, etc.), we need to take these people into account in a different way than we would larger audiences in order to ensure the success of the overall program, initiative, or on-going strategy we are working to implement. We will walk through the elements of a “Stakeholder Management Plan,” which is a tool that can help you track the status of these relationships and develop strategies to proactively enhance these key relationships and ultimately help you and your organization be even more successful.

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These webinars will build capacity for institutional leadership in moving to action.

This webinar series will address the basics of change management and adaptive leadership needed to navigate change.

In this session, we consider the policies, practices, and key performance indicators most helpful to supporting the essential partnership between the president and the governing board.

An In Trust Center Resource Grant is a matching grant opportunity that can help you try something new and innovative at your school. Join us for this 30-minute information session to learn how to apply for a 2023 Resource Grant to further your mission and turn your innovative vision into reality.

This webinar, led by Donna K. Alexander, President and CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, will help lower the perceived hurdles to hiring a consultant so you can achieve strategic goals, improve the bottom line, and yield excellent results for your institution. 

Join Josh Peskin from Millwork Strategies as he talks about strategic communications plans.

Dr. David Rowe, creator of TransformingCollege.com and former interim president of Lancaster Theological Seminary, will lead this series, helping participants turn mental models that explain how theological education is being disrupted into frameworks for overcoming that disruption.

Join consultant Dr. Rebekah Basinger to gain an understanding of shared governance, including definitions, delineations of roles and responsibilities, and strategies for adapting governance practices to your school’s new now.

Join faith-based fundraising expert, Dr. Lori Guenther Reesor, as she shows how to create bold, clear communications of a school’s values and ministry goals.

Dr. David Rowe of AGB Consulting will introduce a new area of sustainability each week, leading discussions on strategic transformation and financial sustainability in theological schools.

In this dynamic webinar, Kristal Frazier will review the fundamentals of grant proposal writing.

Learn the value of having a trusted advisor and how to select one to meet your needs as a leader.

Learn how to apply for a 2022 Resource Grant to further your mission and turn your vision into reality.

Join keynote speaker, consultant, and founder of FundJoy, LLC, Kristal Frazier, as she provides proven strategies to help you connect with key prospects.

This webinar will address how seminaries can own their destiny by being responsible and “finishing well,” rather than closing in crisis.

Join fundraising expert Carla Maxwell Ray, Senior Generosity Strategist at Generis, as she breaks down data from The Giving Institute at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and provides insights into what the research shows.

Join the discussion about how to plan well in advance of an anticipated change.

Learn how to equip, educate, and resource its members.

A two-part conversation as you consider your own sustainability plan.

Join us for a webinar led by Springtide Research Institute about "Demystifying the Research Process for Mission-Driven Organizations".

Considering new grant work but wondering how to articulate your vision?

Join Rick Staisloff for a discussion about strategic partnerships.

Join Chris Meinzer as he discusses questions about financial challenges and opportunities facing seminaries and theological schools in North America. 

Join us for a series of conversations with leadership consultant, David Gyertson, about leadership transitions.

Learn how to apply for an In Trust Center Resource Grant in 2021!

Join Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams, President of Interdenominational Theological Center, and Rev. Dr. Michael Joseph Brown, President of Payne Theological Seminary, as they discuss how leaders can have transformational conversations with their stakeholders around race and bias.​

How and when to communicate with donors during the pandemic are tough questions to answer. Join Brad Layland and Ted Rodgers of The FOCUS Group to learn how to gracefully continue fundraising during COVID-19 and beyond.

If you are considering an accelerated pastoral degree program (APDP) at your institution and would like to learn more – or you are simply curious about what other schools are doing – this webinar is for you!

The wisdom, professional expertise, and life experiences of the folks seated around your board table are worth their weight in gold to your school and its mission. Without clearly stated expectations of board members and ongoing education and encouragement to match, there is a chance you are leaving riches untapped.
 

Rod Wilson will provide suggestions and practical steps for communicating with care, as well as facilitate peer learning during this webinar.

Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group, and Ted Rodgers, Executive Consultant of The FOCUS Group, will offer guidance and practical steps for you to take to restart active fundraising during the “middle.”

This session, led by President of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Brent Sleasman, invites conversation about an alternative to merging with or embedding within a larger institution: sharing organizational services.

Join presenter David Alexander of Alexander Resource Strategies, as he shares why effective boards and leadership teams must research, imagine and plan for what lies ahead.

Join award-winning documentary filmmaker, Martin Doblmeier, as he discusses how his films can be used as educational tools, both in and outside the classroom.
 

Learn how to deepen awareness of intercultural education in the face of the multicultural community surrounding theological education.

Learn how to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and create an environment for diversity to thrive.

Dr. Derek McNeil, president of The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, provides information on recruiting board members of diverse backgrounds. This presentation was offered as part of the Governance Between the Times seminar of the Wise Stewards Initiative.

Lynette M. Brown-Sow, president of L.M. Brown Management Group LCC, provides information on dashboards and strategic indicators. This presentation was offered as part of the Governance Between the Times seminar of the Wise Stewards Initiative. 

Dr. Bryon Klaus, faculty coach for the In Trust Center Wise Stewards Initiative provides information on what board members needs to know about theological school finances. This presentation was offered as part of the Governance Between the Times seminar of the Wise Stewards Initiative. 

View a free information session as program staff provide an overview of the Resource Grant program.

Continuing education can provide skills to help your graduates continue to grow in ministry, help innovate with new educational content and delivery, and broaden the base of people who support your institutional mission.

Learn how this innovative and effective approach to problem solving will help identify challenges, gather information, and generate potential solutions.

Providing a well-organized board orientation can set the direction for the board and provide them with a strong foundation for leadership.

The sudden departure of a key leader can threaten your school’s mission. But it can also be an opportunity for growth if you have nurtured a culture of leadership continuity.

Learn how to expand current offerings in order to increase enrollment and generate more revenue.

Learn about the most significant contributing factors that lead to financial stress in theological schools.

Culture affects performance, engagement, retention, and satisfaction, all of which reflect on the student experience. Learn how to assess culture at your institution.

Learn how to make strategic planning functional and practical for your institution.