Marcos has served with the ScholarLeaders Vital SustainAbility Initiative since 2016. Since 1998, he has worked at South American Theological Seminary in Londrina, Brazil as a full-time teacher and in many administrative positions, including as President from 2006 to 2010. Marcos is also an Evaluator of Theological Institutions and Courses for the Brazilian Department of Education. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister. He received a LeaderStudies scholarship for his PhD at Fuller. He and his wife Patricia have two children.

Financial Information for Decision-Making in Majority World Seminaries

Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, a seminary in Brazil decided to offer online courses, just like many other seminaries in the Majority World They made the decision quickly because of the need to continue to offer classes during lockdown Unusually, the school did not have a preexisting..... read more

Une liste de contrôle de base : Planification de la prochaine rentrée académique

Modèle éducatif pour le prochain semestre (ou les deux semestres) Notes : Pour les universités américaines, Inside Higher Education a décrit cet automne 15 possibilités de réouverture - trois catégories principales avec des variantes (par exemple, les départs différés, les..... read more

Autres questions concernant l’impact financier de la pandémie

Les questions suivantes peuvent aider les directeurs d'école à analyser les questions liées aux finances lorsqu'ils rencontrent leurs équipes de gestion, leur conseil d'administration et les donateurs  Communication Pendant la crise, comment avez-vous communiqué avec votre équipe..... read more

Autres questions concernant l’apprentissage en ligne pendant et après la pandémie

A court terme : Les questions suivantes concernent principalement le prochain semestre, alors que les écoles passent à la phase suivante de la réalité influencée par la pandémie Pour beaucoup, ce terme désignera des approches temporaires qui améliorent la réponse initiale à l'urgence..... read more

Autres questions concernant la pastorale pendant et après la pandémie

La pandémie COVID-19 a ajouté un stress considérable sur tous les aspects de l’institution théologique, y compris le bien-être spirituel et émotionnel de la communauté En tant que dirigeants, nous ne nous contentons pas de fournir une vision et une gestion de l'institution, mais nous..... read more

Liens pour une lecture plus approfondie

Situation au printemps/été 2020 "Répondre à la crise COVID-19 : Aller du désepoir à l’espoir dans l’éducation théologique" décrit l'état actuel de l'enseignement théologique au milieu de la crise, avec une attention particulière pour les écoles situées dans le monde..... read more

A Basic Checklist: Planning for the Coming Term

Educational Model for the Next Semester (or Two) Notes: For US colleges this fall, Inside Higher Education has described 15 possibilities for reopening – three main categories with variations (eg, delayed starts, hybrid approaches, etc) Resume normal teaching on campus (with enhanced..... read more

Further Questions Concerning the Pandemic’s Financial Impact

The following questions can help school leaders analyze issues related to finances as they meet with their management teams, Board, and donors  Communication During the crisis, how have you communicated with your senior leadership team, faculty, staff, and Board about the school’s..... read more

Further Questions Concerning Online Learning During and After the Pandemic

Near-term: The following questions relate primarily to the coming term as schools transition into the next phase of pandemic-inflected reality For many, this term will mean temporary approaches that enhance the initial emergency response but are not yet fully designed online programs Which..... read more

Further Questions Concerning Pastoral Care During and After the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has added considerable stress across every aspect of the theological school, including the community’s spiritual and emotional well-being As leaders, we not only provide vision and management for the institution, but we also contribute to creating an environment of care for..... read more