TRUSTEES OF

THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Term of office: 3 years; Number to be elected: 2 lay persons and 2 clergy by the House of Deputies; 2 bishops by the House of Bishops

(From information furnished by General Theological Seminary)

 

Position Description:  Trustees are responsible for evaluation, planning, implementation, and financial oversight of the Seminary for the fulfilling of its mission: “The General Theological Seminary is an Episcopal institution called to educate and form leaders for the church in a changing world.”  Specific duties include constituting professorships, electing the Dean and members of the faculty, prescribing the course of study, and establishing rules and regulations for the government of the Seminary. 

 

Qualities and competencies a nominee should have:  Nominees should have:  knowledge of the doctrine, discipline and ethos of The Episcopal Church; the ability to think creatively, reflect theologically, accept ambiguity and work in the midst of change; have demonstrated interest in and knowledge of theological education in the context of preparation for ministry, both ordained and lay, for The Episcopal Church; and concern to strengthen the relationship between the congregation and the academy.  Nominees should also have an interest in The General Theological Seminary as a theological resource for Anglican studies that serves the whole Church, along with a willingness to commit time and talent, wisdom, wealth and work for the Seminary’s well-being.

 

Duties of this office:

Number of meetings per year:                 3 (February, May and October)

Usual location of meetings:                  At GTS or in the New York City area

Usual length of meetings:                      2 days (in February and October; Friday / Saturday;

                                                            In May: Monday noon – Wednesday noon

Do members serve on committees?            Yes

How much more time is required?            Committees meet during the board meeting

Are meeting expenses paid?             Yes

Are travel advances available?            Yes

Attendance expectation:                  All meetings

Annual Financial contribution:            100% of Trustees contribute

 

Summary of time expectations:

Regular meetings:                                  6 days per year

Committee meetings:                                  Part of each board meeting and sometimes by phone

Executive Committee meetings:            4 times per year