February 2024

OPEN CALLS

2024 Pathways Coordination Gathering workshop proposals are due February 15

We invite workshop proposals for the coordination gathering in Atlanta (June 18) that resource fellow grantees around the theme, “Rooted in Hope, Thriving in Change: Navigating Transitions in Theological Education.” Email Christopher The (the@ats.edu) any questions. Designate one team member to submit your proposal(s) here.

Submit proposals to present on Pathways-related research by March 1

ATS is collaborating with the Religious Research Association (RRA) on panels of data-driven learnings with an applied research focus during the 2024 RRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh (October 18-20) co-hosted with the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR). Panels will focus on the past, present, and future of theological education and forming pastoral leaders. The ATS Coordination program is offering travel grants for Pathways-related practitioners (whether students, staff, or faculty). Click here for more information and respond by March 1.

RESOURCES

Recordings from the 2023 November Pathways Gathering:

Opening Plenary Recording

Closing Plenary Recording

Unfortunately, the recording of the Panel on Remodeling Theological Education had a damaged sound track. In the future, we will be providing a written summary of the panel plenary. We are sorry for the delay and inconvenience.

Find Resources Related to Writing Your Annual Report for the Endowment:

Report Writing Resource Page (Canvas)

Hints for Writing

Annual Reports for

the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative (PDF)

ON-SITE EVENTS

Follow-up to August 2023 Sustainability Gathering

For those who participated in the Sustainability Gathering in August 2023 (Chicago), we are hosting follow-up conversations via Zoom on February 13. Invitations were sent via email. If you have not received an invitation and think you should have, please email pathways@ats.edu.

The January Colloquy Online included an article by Chris Meinzer about this event and its content. Read it here: Defining Core WHY is Crucial for

Sustainability

Save the Dates:

2024 Pathways Coordination Program Gathering in Atlanta, GA

June 18, 2024

Grantees (Phase 2 and/or 3) are invited to send teams of up to four people. This year's gathering will include workshops, facilitated conversations, team gathering time, and plenary discussions. Registration opens in March.

2024 ATS/COA Biennial Meeting in Atlanta, GA

June 19-20, 2024

Plan on bringing your team to the Pathways Coordination Gathering and stay for the ATS/COA Biennial Meeting. Registration opens in February.

WEBINARS

Register Now:



Conflict and Crisis: Navigating the Shoals – A Deeper Dive (In Trust Center)

February 15, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

More information and registration here

(For Part 1, view the recording)

Trauma and Spirituality Webinar 2 (ATS)

Registrants will receive a recording with the panelists on February 5 and be invited to join in the conversation on

February 15, 2024, 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET

More information and registration here

For part 1, view the recording and the follow-up conversation with the panelists here)

In Trust Center Resource Grants

February 22, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

More information and registration here

Closing the Trust Gap: Taking Action on What Matters Most for Leaders, Teams, and Organizations (In Trust)

March 5, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

More information and registration here

Anticipating Title IX Changes in 2024: How to Prepare Your Institution

Postponed until:

April 10, 2024 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET via Zoom

More information and registration here

RECENT WEBINARS

Trauma and Spirituality Series - Webinar 1

Trauma and Spirituality Series - Webinar 1 - Dialogue with Panelists

Conflict + Crisis: Navigating the Shoals Part 1 (In Trust Center)

More previously recorded webinars:

• ATS VIMEO Showcase
• In Trust Center Webinar Archives

RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR GRANT

• The Wabash Peer Mentoring Cluster Grants for Full-Time BIPOC Faculty. These might be particularly helpful to schools working on faculty development for grants (wabash.edu)

• Current research:
• Which U.S. Congregational Leaders Also Work as Chaplains? A National Overview - Wendy Cadge, Amy Lawton, Anna Holleman, Joseph Roso, 2024 (sagepub.com) from the Chaplaincy Innovation Lab based at Brandeis University
•  “7 Trends Impacting Church Leadership for 2024” from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary.
• “Lifeway Research: 10 Trends Impacting the Church in 2024” by Aaron Earls, the senior writer at Lifeway Research.

• The Mosaic Religion and the Religious Mosaic from the Academy for Jewish Religion (AJR), a series of 25 short, accessible videos about Jews and Judaism for Christian seminary faculty and students. Register for a free webinar at 12 p.m. ET Wednesday, February 28 to learn more about this resource and its value for your school.