In Trust Center
In Trust Center for Theological Schools
The In Trust Center podcast is hosted by Matt Hufman. Walk alongside theological school leaders and innovators as they explore issues relevant to North American seminaries, all while helping institutions live out their missions more intentionally. Find more at intrust.org/podcast.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 19, 2022 • 38min
Ep. 22: Consultant Series: A conversation with Carol Marturano-Becker
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we kick off our Consultant Series with Carol Marturano-Becker, founder of IMPACT Learning Inc., where she shares best practices and tips for consultant engagement and presidential evaluation.
Jul 12, 2022 • 54min
Ep. 21: A Discussion on Shared Governance
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we talk with Dr. Rebekah Basinger and Dr. Marsha Foster Boyd about shared governance from multiple vantage points, and the importance of trust, transparency, and communication in the process.
Jul 5, 2022 • 39min
Ep. 20: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Ruth McGillivray
Send us a textThis week, we continue our conversations with women in leadership throughout theological education. In today’s episode, we talk with Ruth McGillivray, who serves as interim President and Chief Operations Officer of Northwest Seminary and College about leadership, innovation, and driving change.
Jun 28, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 19: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Cheryl Williams
Send us a textJoin us for this week’s conversation where we connect with Ms. Cheryl Williams about her work as an executive coach and board member.
Jun 21, 2022 • 38min
Ep: 18: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans and Rev. Dr. Mary Shore
Send us a textJoin us for this week’s conversation where we talk with Rev. Dr. Kathryn (Kit) Kleinhans and Rev. Dr. Mary Hinkle Shore as they discuss leading embedded seminaries.
Jun 14, 2022 • 39min
Ep. 17: Women in Leadership Series: A conversation with Donna Alexander
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Amy Kardash speaks with Donna Alexander, president and CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies and board chair at the John Leland Center for Theological Studies. Listen in as Ms. Alexander talks about how she led the board during a transition and how boards can cultivate and support new leadership.
