“What does the Church need Eden to do in the next generation?” This question is at the heart of a strategic planning process involving every level of the Seminary.

The process began with the $18 million grant to Eden, announced last year by Deaconess Foundation. The grant will help stabilize Eden’s financial position, allowing the Seminary to explore its continued mission and work into the future.

Spearheading the process is Collaborative Strategies, Inc. (CSI), a St. Louis-based consulting firm hired by Eden to provide leadership to the planning process. CSI has facilitated the gathering of information from Eden’s faculty, students and staff, and has led the board of directors in a planning retreat. The process will continue throughout the spring, with a targeted date of the May board meeting for review and approval of the plan.