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.
Episodes
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Mar 8, 2022 • 51min
Ep 6: The uniqueness of advisory boards
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.
Mar 1, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 5: Board recruitment and diversity
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.
Feb 22, 2022 • 29min
Ep. 4: The president and board chair relationship
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.
Feb 15, 2022 • 48min
Ep. 3: Board assessment
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.
Feb 8, 2022 • 36min
Ep 2: Board orientation
Send us a textTune in to episode 2 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Byron Klaus and Dr. Rod Wilson, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coaches and governance consultants. Listen as they share best practices for a thorough board orientation, from onboarding to creating a healthy board culture and clear roles and responsibilities for new and existing board members. Listen to episode 2 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.
Jan 3, 2022 • 37min
Ep.1: Our "new normal"
Send us a textTune in to episode 1 of the In Trust Center podcast where we are joined by guests Dr. Rebekah Basinger, Wise Stewards Initiative Project Director, and Dr. David Rowe, Wise Stewards Initiative Faculty Coach and governance consultant. Listen as they share insights on how the effects of COVID-19 have changed how theological schools cultivate “community”, use technology, and the pandemic’s impact on boards as they live into the future. Listen to episode 1 at www.intrust.org or wherever you stream podcasts.
