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A graceful exit

For presidents, discernment about when to leave office is one of the most difficult parts of the job.

By Heather Grennan Gary

Seven former presidents reflect on their own experiences in leaving office, offering words of wisdom for current leaders who are thinking of retiring. Plus: tips for the board once the decision's been made.

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Time out or time wasted?

The benefits of an interim president

By Peg Birk

The former interim president of The Fund for Theological Education explains how an interim presidency can benefit an institution.

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Fulfilling our mission with economic sustainability

Seven questions about the future

By G. Douglass Lewis

In Trust's outgoing board chair says that boards and presidents need to discuss seven significant issues to be prepared for a changing educational landscape.

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Getting out alive

By David L. Tiede

A retired president says that preparing for succession is an exercise in logic.

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Three paths converge

By Holly G. Miller

With a significant financial gift and a denomination's backing, a Bible college, a liberal arts university, and a seminary are finding a way forward together.

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Stepping back

By Heidi Schlumpf

After sincere negotiations, two theological schools determine that a partnership isn't right - at least for now.

Books

The long haul: After 30 years of ministry, seminarians reconvene and reflect.

By Daniel O. Aleshire

The executive director of the Association of Theological Schools reviews The Spirit's Tether: Eight Lives in Ministry by Malcolm L. Warford.

Spirit matters

A cloud of witnesses

By Melinda R. Heppe

Contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe values the stories that professors, former students, employees, and board members tell.

Wing on wing

Virtuous authority

By Christa R. Klein

To govern well, says In Trust president Christa R. Klein, we need to be more than compliant. We need practice in prudence, justice, moderation, and courage.

Changing scenes

By Jay Blossom

Recent news from the world of theological education.

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