In this excerpt from his address at the 2010 Biennial Meeting of the Association of Theological Schools, the association's executive director proposes that theological schools must have different forms and rely on varied resources to thrive amid external changes.

The presence of diversity has practical implications for good governance, say some experts. Also: Perspectives from three members who are minorities on their boards.

Seminaries introduce high school teens to theological study and to the possibility of attending seminary after college. Plus: Questions boards should ask before administrators apply for grants.

Current and past leaders reflect on the hurdles to merging Nazarene and Christian & Missionary Alliance schools.