In Trust Center

Send us a textThis week, we talk with Rev. Dr. Darryl Stephens, director of United Methodist studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary, as he shares about a project he led that focuses on bivocational ministry. If you wish to see more from Dr. Stephens, check out his interview in the Spring 2022 issue of In Trust magazine 

Send us a textTune in to episode 11 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guest Dr. Alton B. Pollard, III, president of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS). Listen as he shares about the “momentous decision” to sell part of the LPTS campus and the importance of stewarding the mission of the institution.  

Send us a textTune in to episode 10 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow and Dr. Byron Klaus, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Listen as they discuss why engagement is so critical to the success of a theological school board, and how effective meeting agendas, feedback from trustees, and diverse voices can aid in fostering the skills and interests of board members.Listen to episode 10 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Send us a textTune in to episode 9 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow and Dr. Rod Wilson, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Our guests will explore the importance of the board’s role in caring for the president, how presidential assessment is linked to that care, and the benefits of assessment at key points in the president’s career. Listen to episode 9 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts. 

Send us a textTune in to episode 8 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. David Rowe and Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Listen in as they discuss the value of the board engaging a consultant, the issues boards should consider, and important questions to ask. Listen to episode 8 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts. 

Send us a textTune in to episode 7 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. David Rowe, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director and governance consultant. This episode gives a firsthand look at interim president and board member relationships and offers key insights for other interims and the valuable role they play in the institution. Listen to episode 7 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts. 

Send us a textTune in to episode 6 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Byron Klaus and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and Governance consultants. This episode will explore the difference between governing boards and advisory boards, the uniqueness of embedded school advisory boards, and how they support the mission of the institution.Listen to episode 6 at www.intrust.org or whenever you stream podcasts. 

Send us a textTune in to episode 5 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Ms. Lynette M. Brown-Sow, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director and governance consultant. They will share more about the board’s role in recruitment and diversity and how tending to institutional equity, diversity, and inclusion is critical.Listen to episode 5 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Send us a textTune in to episode 4 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Rod Wilson and Dr. Byron Klaus, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. They will discuss how the board chair and president relationship positively impacts the institution, with key insights including the mutual respect, shared purpose, communication, compromise, and encouragement that are valued in this important relationship.Listen to episode 4 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.

Send us a textTune in to episode 3 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Rod Wilson, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant, and Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director and governance consultant. Listen as they share best practices for building a culture of assessment and share helpful insights on the who, what, and why of assessment.Listen to episode 3 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.