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Eden Theological Seminary President the Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause and Vice President for Institutional Advancement the Rev. Dr. Mary Schaller Blaufuss discuss how the 175-year-old seminary is moving into a new model of education. Using a Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative grant, the seminary has formed a network of other likeminded seminaries to offer classes to students, as well as provide a range of non-degree classes for ministers. They discuss how they do the work and how it's reaching new audiences.

Succession planning, starting well before vacancies arise, ensures a smooth, intentional leadership change and prepares new leaders for success. Dr. Vicki Niebrugge, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Western Seminary, has extensive experience in succession planning across both non-profit and for-profit sectors.

While financial control often seems like the key to influence, it’s storytelling that holds power. Boards of theological schools must pay close attention to the narratives shaping their institutions—especially in the boardroom.

AI and Theological Education