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Coming to the table

Building on a shared missionary heritage, two Episcopal seminaries carefully chart a way forward

By William R. MacKaye

The two smallest Episcopal seminaries, Seabury Western and Bexley Hall, have forged a new federation. According to new president Roger Ferlo, the new federation is “free to rethink everything, including what it means to prepare people for ministry.”

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Toronto School of Theology

A complex multidenominational consortium flourishes within one of Canada’s top universities

By Karen Stiller

The Toronto School of Theology, with its seven member schools, is a complex organism that reminds some observers of a bumblebee: There’s no reason it should fly, but it does nonetheless.

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Piecing together the accreditation quilt

A conversation with Daniel O. Aleshire

By Jay Blossom

The executive director of the Association of Theological Schools explains the evolution of accreditation, the primary drivers that influence changes in accrediting standards, and what the future may bring.

From the president

Boards have a role in accreditation, too

By G. Douglass Lewis

In Trust interim president G. Douglass Lewis urges boards to ask questions that strike at the heart of mission and accreditation.

Spirit matters

When Esther met Ben

By Melinda R. Heppe

“The Spirit of God works in places where you are not predisposed to see it,” says contributing editor Melinda R. Heppe.

Perspective

The other 100,000 hours

By Chris R. Armstrong

How the church marginalizes itself from the working world

Books

If your people are valuable, plan for their departure

By Kita McVay

A review of The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide by Tom Adams.

Books

Sixty minutes, 34 questions

By Philip R. Love

A review of How to Make Your Board Dramatically More Effective, Starting Today by Gayle L. Gifford.

Changing scenes

By Emilie Babcox , Jay Blossom

Recent news from the world of theological education.

Viewpoint

Call them "students"

By Michael Jinkins

The president of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary doesn’t want to think of students as “customers.”

Tool box

Omitting key words on tax receipt leads to expensive trouble

By Dorothy S. Ridings

A tax court ruling serves as a reminder to make sure gift receipts have the right wording

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