Presenters
We are pleased to introduce you to some of our 2025 presenters. These individuals represent those with expertise in ATS standards, theological education philosophy, and governance and educational structures
 Deborah Gin Director of Research, Association of Theological Schools | Deborah H. C. Gin is Director of Research at the Association of Theological Schools and launched the Association’s new research function, contributing to ongoing dialogue about educational models that will have future sustainability. Gin’s areas of research include pedagogy, higher education administration, and multicultural education engagement. Recent projects she has directed in theological education include studies on the religious workforce, the financial viability of educational programs, the economics of theological education, contingent faculty, and leadership in theological schools. Gin and colleagues’ most recent article, Reimagining the Role of Graduate Theological Education in Clergy Formation, which features findings that suggest a job-credential misalignment in theological education, is one of the most read in the Christian Higher Education Journal this year. She earned an MDiv from Azusa Pacific Seminary, a master’s of music degree in vocal performance from the University of Southern California, and a PhD in higher education from Claremont Graduate University. |
 Amy L. Kardash President, In Trust Center for Theological Schools | Amy L. Kardash is president of the In Trust Center for Theological Schools and stewards its mission of strengthening theological schools by connecting their leaders to essential resources for mission vitality. In her role, she oversees the In Trust Center’s work including Resource Consulting, In Trust magazine, Learning Communities, and grant-funded initiatives. The Center is a membership organization serving over 250 seminaries, theological colleges, and related organizations in the United States and Canada, with a deep history of supporting boards in theological education through affirming wise practices of good governance. Through its coordination work in the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative and the Wise Stewards Initiative for board development, the Center is committed to building and nurturing peer engagement opportunities which enrich the Center’s capacity as a learning organization. Amy has served at the In Trust Center since 2009 and holds both an M.B.A. and B.S. in marketing and management from the University of Delaware. |