tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post6229463140710386706..comments2024-02-15T03:32:25.686-05:00Comments on Preludium, Anglican and Episcopal futures: What is happening to General Theological Seminary? (Updated)Mark Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871096746243771489noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-84825706239559703512010-04-03T09:19:49.036-04:002010-04-03T09:19:49.036-04:00Our prayers for the GTS, for his role and influenc...Our prayers for the GTS, for his role and influence in the theological formation for Episcopalians of the Americas. Respectfully allow myself a comment: financial crisis is only set when the abundance makes us confident in the future about which we have no predictability. We should always learn the mentality of the ants: prepare for winter! As a Provincial Secretary i had to face such question, facing rude debt!xicoassishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153204837510484914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-73490689658326257902010-04-02T21:59:31.921-04:002010-04-02T21:59:31.921-04:00May God continue to bless the GTS community; the t...May God continue to bless the GTS community; the thoughts and prayers of many are with you as you seek a way forward.<br /><br />Christopher+Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-41859772079200167832010-04-01T11:08:22.991-04:002010-04-01T11:08:22.991-04:00May it rest in peace and sink into oblivion.
DanMay it rest in peace and sink into oblivion.<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-12292620676736860252010-04-01T10:11:07.515-04:002010-04-01T10:11:07.515-04:00It is interesting to speculate about what would be...It is interesting to speculate about what would be the situation had the proposal to move the Episcopal Church Center to the GTS campus been accepted. As an alum of Episcopal Divinity School, which has a partnership with Lesley University, I think partnerships of the sort that GTS proposed to the PB and the Executive Council are worth serious consideration.Daniel Weirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430381764138066595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-53598097766650272382010-03-31T14:15:30.724-04:002010-03-31T14:15:30.724-04:00I was a student representative to the Board of Tru...I was a student representative to the Board of Trustees from 03-05. At least for those of us with Higher Education experience, we knew this day was coming. It had to come about before we begin to pull ourselves out of trouble.<br /><br />I want to say that the end of the seminary should not at all be a forgone conclusion, despite the current challenges. One can look at the incredible turn around of institutions such as the Franciscan University of Stubenville in Ohio to know that all is not lost (one of my case studies for my Master's Degree in Higher Ed./Organizational Change). There is certainly hope.<br /><br />GTS must situation itself in a distinctive way among the other seminaries both within the Episcopal system and generally. This was the case until more recently. But, there must be leadership who are not embarrassed by the Tradition of the place (generally Oxford Movement in priestly formation) or downplay the essential necessity of an excellent faculty and strong library. We have incredible good will and reputation. We need to restore a strong vision!Bob G+https://www.blogger.com/profile/04882646624853042759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-57651654923970638642010-03-31T05:06:52.066-04:002010-03-31T05:06:52.066-04:00Prayers for all at GTS from this S-WTS grad.Prayers for all at GTS from this S-WTS grad.Lois Keenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708877817422097051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-1360387995661541052010-03-30T23:05:24.589-04:002010-03-30T23:05:24.589-04:00Episcopal Café received a letter today - posted at...Episcopal Café received a letter today - posted at The Lead <a href="http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/seminaries/general_theological_seminary_f.html" rel="nofollow">here</a><br />Prayers for all.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287169546184325690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10326675.post-41466407183732929822010-03-30T22:43:45.538-04:002010-03-30T22:43:45.538-04:00As a a middler at GTS, I can tell you that most of...As a a middler at GTS, I can tell you that most of us aren't sure about the future. <br /><br />Here's what was reported to us, and what we do know: The seminary needs between $2-$4 million by June to cover a hole in cash flow for the next fiscal year; the status for years beyond that is still unclear, especially with the impact the current troubles will likely have on enrollment next year. Whether they are able to raise this money is also unknown at the moment - last year marked the first time our annual fund topped $1 million. <br /><br />The Dean Search is on hold, and the seminary instead is looking for an Interim "Executive Director" to hopefully put the books back into some semblance of order. <br /><br />While I didn't attend the meeting with students yesterday (I was too stressed to go, and didn't think it would do me much good), I have been told by friends there that some trustees were taking a very grim view of the future, while others expressed their commitment to getting the current students out of the seminary with degrees at the very least. <br /><br />A press release was issued today, which you can see <a href="http://gts.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1077:trustees-address-financial-concerns&catid=68:frontpage-news" rel="nofollow">here.</a><br /><br />As to the future, nobody can see too far into the future. Please do continue your prayers for all of us here; there is the sense that our attitude in all that is to come may well determine the fate of GTS. It is certainly dear enough to many of us that I think all efforts will be made to move forward one day at a time...David Sibleynoreply@blogger.com