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Nov 29, 2022 • 19min

Ep. 32: Transforming the Education Model

Send us a textIn this new podcast episode, Dr. David Rowe, an AGB consultant and In Trust Center governance coach, discusses transforming the educational model in theological education. During this 20-minute follow-up to his “Guiding Transformations” webinar series, Rowe answers questions about why the educational model needs change and offers practical advice for theological school leaders.Learn more about Dr. Rowe's series of webinars on transformation. 
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Nov 15, 2022 • 48min

Ep. 31: Maximizing your professional potential

Send us a textIn today’s episode, leadership coach Chris Thyberg joins the podcast to share how one-on-one coaching can produce tangible results. The founder and principal of The Serving Way, a non-profit leadership development and coaching practice dedicated to equipping emerging and established leaders with powerful serving practices in every facet of leadership, Thyberg also offers insights about employee engagement, active listening, and leading from a coaching mindset.
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Nov 1, 2022 • 27min

Ep. 30: Energizing your board for fundraising

Send us a textFundraising expert Dr. Carla Maxwell Ray joins the podcast to share how boards can engage – and be energized – for fundraising. A senior strategist with Generis, a firm that helps churches and faith-based nonprofits to develop cultures of generosity, Ray also offers insights about launching a capital campaign as well as trends in giving. Don’t miss this. Click here for a free report on charitable giving: https://resources.generis.com/charitable-giving
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Oct 18, 2022 • 45min

Ep. 29: Preparing for crises

Send us a textLegal issues and crises can quickly upend a theological institution, but the old saying is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Dorian Persaud, a seasoned employment attorney who works with theological schools, helps organizations anticipate and understand key crisis issues before they happen. In this episode, he discusses some of the best ways schools can prepare and manage complaints and investigations.
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Oct 4, 2022 • 38min

Ep. 28: Engaging in mental wellbeing

Send us a textUp to 1 in 4 people have faced a mental health concern in the past year, according to studies, and that affects not only the Church but also theological schools. In this episode of the Good Governance podcast, Rev. Dr. Cedrick Von Jackson, pastor of the historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, explains how theological schools can play a vital role in helping people through this mental health crisis. 
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Sep 20, 2022 • 41min

Ep. 27: From good boards to great

Send us a textMaking boards good isn’t enough – they need to be great to help schools fulfill their callings, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger knows how. A board development and fundraising consultant, as well as a board member herself, Basinger provides expert advice on how boards can go from good to great. She also provides insight on how boards can be involved in fundraising and the In Trust Center’s Wise Stewards Initiative, as a fast track to improving a board. 
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Aug 16, 2022 • 44min

Ep. 26: Hiring well, hiring right

Send us a textPrice Harding, chairman of the executive search firm CarterBaldwin, joins Amy Kardash on the podcast to talk about the essentials of hiring a leader. With more than three decades of experience, Harding offers insights into how a theological school should approach the search, what a board should consider, and what’s often missed in the search process.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 47min

Ep. 25: Leadership in transition

Send us a textDr. David Gyertson, a former university president, consultant, and recruiter, knows what can go wrong in presidential transitions -- and what can go right. Join him as he discusses how to make the best of leadership changes.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 33min

Ep. 24: Consultant Series: A conversation with Ron Mahurin

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Ron Mahurin, senior consultant at Design Group International about his consultation with boards and presidents. We cover mission, trends, board engagement, caring for the president, and more.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 41min

Ep. 23: Consultant Series: A conversation with Bill Nelsen

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we speak with Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Nelsen, senior consultant with The Registry, about interim leadership and how boards can best prepare for an interim leader in their institution.

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