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January 31, 2022
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The winter edition of In Trust magazine is now in mailboxes and offers a range of ideas, news, and opinions. In this issue:

New podcast from the In Trust Center

 
The In Trust Center introduces a new podcast focusing on good governance of theological schools. The new series kicks off with Dr. Rebekah Basinger, director of the center’s Wise Stewards Initiative, and initiative coaches, who discuss finding a new normal, how to orient a board, and how to assess a board. 

How to have the hard conversations and face challenging decisions

In response to requests for confidential space to explore potential school closure, the In Trust Center has created the on-demand webinar Finishing Well: When Leading Means Leaving.” In this recorded webinar, experts help leaders frame the issues and walk through when to start the tough conversation and many of the what-ifs.
Go here for the webinar. 

Resource grants to help you spur innovation, webinars to help you raise money


The In Trust Center’s Resource Grants are a great way to spur innovation.
You can find out more about how to apply for the grants with a 30-minute live webinar at 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Feb. 10. Register here. 

Also, don’t miss these upcoming live webinars:

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Northwest Seminary & College Launches Search for President and Academic Dean


Northwest Seminary & College, located in beautiful Langley, British Columbia, is searching for experienced, faithful, and innovative leaders to serve as the next president and academic dean. As the theological education and leadership development agency of Fellowship Pacific and Prairies, Northwest is an innovative school with a worldwide reach that has pioneered a competency-based approach to training leaders for effective ministry in local churches and Christian agencies in the Fellowship and beyond.
Click here for job summaries and how to apply. 
 
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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

ON DEMAND

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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