Leadership
Roundtable: Ukrainian Women’s Voices
Introduction: Evelyn Reynolds On the morning of February 24, my husband and I woke up to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. My husband’s family is Slovenian; he had spent time in Russia in college. As ScholarLeaders (SL) staff, I had been closely following SL’s work with seminaries in the region. In fact, that… read more
The Art of Consultancy: A Guide for Theological Programs and their Consultants
Author’s Note: In the development of this material, I benefited significantly from insights shared by Paul Sanders, Pat Harrison, Dick Hart, Stuart Brooking, Paul Clark, and Michael Ortiz. The material here, aimed primarily at schools, is developed in greater depth in the ICETE Academy course, “Consulting with Wisdom and Grace” (which is directed more toward… read more
Roundtable: Reflections from Women in Theological Leadership
Introduction: Annelle Gumihid-Sabanal Recently, significant positive shifts have happened in society in the perception of women and in opportunities given to women. While the evangelical community is catching up with this trend, changes have not been as extensive within as outside. Although women have contributed so much to the Church throughout history, the importance of… read more
What Are We Learning? A Critical Question for Theological Institutions in a Time of Disruption
“You talk about coming out of the pandemic, but we are very much in the middle of it”: Those words, spoken by a friend in Latin America, stand as a stark reminder that the COVID-19 crisis has not only impacted the world but continues to do so. Theological education in particular has not escaped the… read more
Theological Education and Leadership Integrity: A Response to Leadership Challenges in Africa
Abstract Africa needs leaders with integrity to overcome the numerous challenges that its nations and churches face. Unfortunately, many leaders both in politics and in the Church do not serve with integrity. This article defines Christian leadership with integrity. Next, it demonstrates the need for leaders who are ready to serve those they lead, particularly… read more
Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Moving from Desperation to Hope in Theological Education
“We live in an unprecedented time.” Those words, alongside adjectives like “strange,” “unique,” and “challenging,” have been repeated frequently since the term “novel coronavirus” entered the collective lexicon. In the last 50 years, perhaps no other event has impacted so much of the world so quickly and so thoroughly as the COVID-19 pandemic. For theological… read more
Leaders Who Look for More: Barriers and Supports to Majority World Leaders’ Successful Advanced Theological Training
Abstract Majority World leaders seeking advanced theological education face daunting barriers. We who teach must understand the dynamics that shape who will pursue, persevere at, and fruitfully apply that investment. Among other challenges, leaders seeking fresh skills and perspectives confront ingrained cultural narratives regarding education. This study utilizes growth versus fixed mindset theory as a… read more
Respondendo à crise do COVID-19: do Desespero à Esperança na Educação Teológica
“Vivemos em uma época sem precedentes.” Essas palavras, junto com adjetivos como “estranho”, “único” e “desafiador”, têm sido repetidas com frequência desde que o termo “novo coronavírus” entrou no léxico coletivo. Nos últimos 50 anos, talvez nenhum outro evento tenha impactado tanto o mundo de forma tão rápida e profunda como a pandemia COVID-19. Para… read more
Introduction
La crise COVID-19 a créé une perturbation sans précédent pour l’enseignement théologique mondial. En quelques semaines, la quasi-totalité de l’enseignement en face à face a cessé dans le monde entier. La plupart des écoles se sont empressées de sauver le reste du trimestre en passant à des environnements d’apprentissage en ligne. Ils ont utilisé des… 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 approches hybrides, etc.) 1. Reprendre l’enseignement normal sur le campus (avec des exigences sanitaires renforcées… read more
