Fall 2024 | Influence

Talking Leadership

In Word and Deed

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim, CCNL, recently interviewed Dr. Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).

By Outcomes Magazine | NAE’s Dr. Walter Kim shares perspective on Christlike influence.

Thought Leader

Godly Influence

As CRISTA humbly stood on the truth of God’s Word, other ministries took note and were encouraged... Through a very challenging time, by God’s grace we influenced many in our region and beyond.

By Jacinta Tegman | Lessons learned through hardship

Lead Story

Kingdom Influence

What is the story of Christian influence in today’s world? Our world is transformed through humble, often unmarked, efforts of faithful Christians doing “good works, which God prepared.”

By W. Scott Brown | How Christians quietly transform culture for good.

Biblically Speaking

Influential by Nature

Our influence comes first and foremost from who we are in Christ. Loving, listening, and humility are birthed and grown in the soil of that character.

By Margaret Fitzwater | Our influence is rooted in who we are in Christ.

Feature

Influencing Employee Engagement

Best Christian Workplaces’ research identifies “Eight Drivers of a Flourishing Culture” that represent the keys to influencing employee engagement and performance.

By Jay Bransford | A three-pronged approach to the road to flourishing

Leadership Legacy

Creating a Culture of Worthiness

I believe faith-based leaders have a unique opportunity in this regard. They can utilize their influential power to enhance the “worthiness” of their organizations.

By Bryan C. Taylor | Exerting organizational and personal influence

Empowering People

Throughout history, Christian leaders and organizations have profoundly influenced society, fostering positive change through their unwavering faith and dedication. Today, First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG) continues this legacy...

By Kimberly Robinson | A testament of faith and leadership

Power Source

Courageous Influence

When workplace engagement thrives, leaders are inspired to innovate collaboratively, benefiting those we serve and embracing openness and honesty about our goals and visions.

By Dr. Terry Megli | Empowering leaders to innovate collaboratively

Foundations

Shepherding Well

Scripture goes beyond the overarching how to influence well, to the perfect symbol of godly influence, that of a shepherd. We see the metaphor used from Genesis to Revelation...

By Holly Culhane | It is the greatest way to influence.

Reflections

A Global Perspective

Recently, A3 (formerly Asian Access) unveiled its new name. A3 signifies a monumental shift from a focus on Asia to a global perspective. This marks an expansion beyond geographic and generational boundaries into new sectors of societal influence.

By Dr. Joseph W. Handley, Jr. | Embracing new sectors of societal influence

Raising the Bar

Servant Followership

Did you know Servant Followership is just as needed and as noble as Servant Leadership? Followership is one of the best teaching roles for any leader, since learning to follow with greatness lends to leading with greatness.

By Dr. Kathleen Patterson | A leader’s influence starts with following well.

First Person

Influence from the Inside Out

We must remind each other of this: Growth happens from the inside out, not the outside in. And we have new insides. As we abide, we end up loving more and sinning less.

By Robby Angle | Growing by abiding, not by striving