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What Does Integration Look Like
On February 3, 2014, I will begin serving as the 12th President of Sioux Falls Seminary, an evangelical…
Marketing is Everything
I know, my job title identifies me as a “marketer” so the phrase, “marketing is everything” can seem…
Direct Net Tuition: What is it and why does it matter?
As we create new programs, new financial models, or innovative support systems for theological education, we may find…
2 Sources of Giving to Consider
Financial support is an important aspect of institutional support. While is not a dominant revenue source at most…
A Future that Doesn’t Exist
My wife graduated from Northern Seminary on June 3, 2007. Think back, if you can, to that date…
Learn Quickly, Move Often
We are facing unprecedented change in theological education. Enrollment is declining, financial models are being challenged, and longtime…
Our Because is Broken
The primary “competition” for seminaries is simply the decision not to go to seminary. Most data shows that…
The 5 Revenue Models in ATS
According to data from ATS, there are five different revenue models for independent schools within ATS (70% of…
What Does Affordable Mean?
I believe we need to make a fundamental shift in how we describe affordable theological education. Over the…
3 Reasons to Forget About FTE Part 2
In the first post on this topic, I shared how I believe it may be time to stop…