Joan McGrath, chair of the Graduate Theological Union board of trustees, is fascinated by the power of groups to survive and thrive -- the first Christians whose tiny movement grew to today’s two billion; her own successful company built on teamwork and caring ethics; and the GTU, founded by people of distinct faiths committed to learning about one another and bringing a healing message to a world in need.
McGrath, who started her two-year term in October 2007 and has served as a GTU trustee for 10 years, says she has always been interested in religion. She earned a master’s degree...