Leadership Transition OST recently appointed a new president, Fr. Louis Studer, OMI, effective July 1, 2024, following the retirement of Dr. Scott Woodward. This leadership change presents an opening to propose executive leadership communications services, strategic partnerships, or leadership development programs aligned with the new administration's priorities.

Growth in Spanish Programs Grants in the past have supported offering the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry entirely in Spanish and expanding bilingual education. There is an ongoing opportunity to offer targeted Spanish-language or bilingual curriculum development, translation services, or online learning platforms for Spanish-speaking clergy and lay ministers.

Catholic Mission Focus OST emphasizes formation for priestly and lay ministries, with a pastoral orientation and multicultural engagement, particularly within Hispanic communities in the Southwest. Potential sales opportunities include faith sector learning management systems, pastoral training modules, and community engagement tools tailored for Catholic dioceses and parishes.

Regional Partnerships Existing collaboration with the Diocese of Laredo since 2020 indicates openness to consortium-style education initiatives and certificate programs. This suggests opportunities for scalable continuing education partnerships, shared revenue models, and co-branded programs with dioceses or ecclesial networks.

Digital and Compliance Readiness OST’s tech stack includes modern web practices (Open Graph, SSL/TLS via HSTS, Nginx) and marketing tags (DoubleClick Floodlight), signaling readiness for marketing analytics and secure online programs. This creates a favorable context for selling learning technology, data analytics, and digital marketing solutions that integrate with their existing infrastructure.