In Trust Center
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.
In Trust Center
Latest Episodes
Ep. 109: Beyond church decline: New research points to renewed vitality, future opportunities
Scott Thumma, Ph.D., has spent decades studying congregations, megachurches, and religious trends in America. In this episode, he discusses what the latest research reveals about the state of congregational life after the pandemic—and why theol...
Ep. 108: Making hard choices through faithful governance
When the board of Luther Seminary in Minnesota voted unanimously to sell its 120-year-old campus, it came after years of deep listening, careful research, and a healthy culture of shared governance. In this episode, President Robin Steinke expl...
Ep. 107: Creating a different future
The future of theological education will require more than small adjustments – it will require leadership willing to rethink long-held assumptions. In this episode, higher education strategist Rick Staisloff reflects on decades of experience he...
Ep. 106: Rethinking board governance in theological education
What actually makes a governing board effective, especially in times of institutional uncertainty, leadership turnover, and rapid change?In Trust Center President Amy Kardash and David Rowe, project director of the Center’s Governance In...
Ep. 105: Finishing faithfully - leadership lessons on closing a school
What does it mean to finish well? The Rev. Dr. Colleen Derr reflects on one of leadership’s most difficult responsibilities: knowing when, and how, to finish well. A former seminary president, Derr draws on her experience leading Eastern Nazare...