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How to make big transformational changes

Six theological schools took bold, drastic action to confront this radically changed academic environment

By Alex Newman

Recognizing they could no longer maintain the status quo in this radically changed academic environment, six theological schools took bold, drastic action.

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Navigating in changing winds

Adaptive strategies for seminaries

By Robert S. Landrebe

The traditional linear strategic planning model offers valuable tools, but a more “adaptive” process may be a better approach for confronting change.

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Prepared for service

Effective orientation for new board members

By Heidi Schlumpf

A carefully crafted orientation introduces new board members to the school’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities, and to the roles and responsibilities of the board.

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A head for business

Corporate executives can bring valuable experience to theological school boards

What is the difference between corporate and academic boards? Find out from someone who has deep experience with both — Cornelius M. (Neil) Kerwin, president emeritus of American University.

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Early findings from the Wise Stewards Initiative

By Rebekah Burch Basinger

If determination, a plan, and a sense of urgency are harbingers of things to come, change may be on the way — and this time, it may stick.

Changing scenes

Changing Scenes

By Shannon Beaudry

Two seminaries will pay reparations. Unification Seminary puts its campus on the market. Also: New leaders in theological education.

From data to decision

A $1.6 trillion crisis

By Douglas R. MacGray

What can theological schools and their students do about student debt?

Survey snapshot

What is the future of theological libraries?

By Jay Blossom , Karen Stiller

Seminary presidents and board members share how libraries contribute to the mission of their schools and what the future of theological libraries might be.

Books

Leading in unpredictable times

The art of adaptive navigation

By Jay Blossom , Celeste Kennel-Shank

A conversation with Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory, about overcoming unforeseen obstacles by shifting your thinking and your strategy.

Interview

The president–board chair relationship

What makes it work?

By Karen Stiller

Presidents and board chairs discuss the key partnership that drives effective governance

Tool box

A menu of wise practices for boards

Recruitment, orientation, education, and evaluation are keys to board effectiveness

How does the In Trust Center run its own board? Find out what has worked in terms of recruitment, orientation, and self-evaluation and see if these practices might improve the work of your theological school board.

From the president

Where faith and governance meet

By Amy L. Kardash

In Trust Center president Amy L. Kardash suggests that everyone who wants to be a good steward of and ambassador for a theological school will find something helpful in this special issue dedicated to governance.

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