News & Insights

August 31, 2022

Good reads to stay current

In Trust magazine provides the latest in trends, analysis, and wise practices for theological education. We’ve curated a selection of pieces from the summer magazine for you:

•    Legal crises – Is your school's board ready to handle the potential types of legal crises that lurk in every organization? Dorian Persaud, an employment lawyer and former theological school board member,
explains how boards and schools can prepare.

•    Creating leaders – A new program aimed at bringing Latina leaders in theological education en conjunto (into collaborative togetherness) is a model for training and championing emerging leaders. Read more here.  

•    Jesus Movement – Half a century ago, the Jesus Movement was in full swing, and it would eventually touch the church across America. Read more about its lasting impacts.

See the full magazine here.

Theological education by the numbers

In this edition of The Census, we look at long-term investments held by ATS accredited schools, which hold more than $11.7 billion in investments.
See how schools stack up.

Free fundraising webinar


Don't Be Afraid: Asking for Three Loaves of Bread

Dr. Lori Guenther Reesor provides a framework for creating a bold fundraising plan rooted in a school's values in this In Trust Center webinar.

September 14, 2022
1 p.m. ET

Shared governance resources


Shared governance is an important part of theological education, but making sure everyone is on the same page can be difficult. We've curated resources to help you consider shared governance at your school.

Click here for these free resources.

For more resources about shared governance or to talk to a Resource Consultant, email us here.

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Who's Next? Succession Planning for Boards

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Planning for board officer vacancies should start well in advance with an intentional, smooth, and carefully designed transition plan.

Seminaries are people too: Mindsets that make or break institutional change

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Theological schools are launching innovative projects to reshape education, but many struggle to achieve transformational change despite strong grant funding. Human nature, organizational culture, and governance practices often hinder progress. In this webinar, Drs. Aaron Einfeld and David Rowe provide tools to identify/overcome hidden barriers to change, offer practical steps for institutional leadership to move their institutions forward

I See That Hand

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Board members are typically recruited for their leadership, business acumen, and networks. Dr. Rebekah Basinger, project director of the In Trust Center’s Wise Stewards Initiative, will discuss how strategic questioning and interrogation skills are essential for effective board stewardship.

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