In Trust’s New Year 2015 issue was mailed to subscribers last week. If you haven’t already received your copy, it should be arriving soon.

Here are some highlights:

• “Effective leadership for theological schools.” An excerpt from the latest report from researcher Barbara Wheeler on theological school boards.

• “Starting out right.” How Eastern University used onboarding to navigate its recent presidential transition.

• “Defining shared governance.” Multnomah University’s adoption of a statement that maps out the responsibilities and accountability relationships in the school’s shared governance structure.

• “Our goal: To clarify ‘shared governance’ by the next board meeting.” Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s task force that examined the governance roles of the board, the administration, and the faculty.

• "Dietrich Bonhoeffer, patron saint for seminary presidents," In Trust Center president Rick Bliese offers seminary presidents a new role model.

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