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Author: Grant Jenkins
Books for Winter 2018
BOOKS In each edition of Outcomes, Christian Leadership Alliance highlights books to help you to think higher as a Christian leader. Here are 12 volumes exploring vital leadership topics, including this edition’s theme of “innovation.” 1. Sleeping Giants: Authentic stories and insights for building a life that matters By Dr. Nathan Mellor (Monocle Press, Nov., … Continue reading Books for Winter 2018
Business Partnerships
Just a couple of years ago, whenever I represented Haven Ministries at local gatherings, it was not uncommon for people to say, “I’ve never heard of you.” This was frustrating. I would think of our long track record and all the press releases. I would recall our countless fundraisers and constant advertising. Then I would … Continue reading Business Partnerships
Cyber Guardians
In terms of technology, we are truly privileged to live in this new cyber world we’ve designed. We’re now at a point where we don’t ever have to leave our homes, with no effect on our quality of life. From asking Alexa to turn off the lights to tapping our smartphones to get the latest … Continue reading Cyber Guardians
Donation Abandonment
According to multiple studies, 50 to 70 percent of online donation attempts end before completion. Let’s put “donation abandonment” into real-world context. We pour precious resources –money, time and creativity – into finding like-minded donors and convincing them to view our website. These potential donors then click the “Donate” button, saying in effect, “Yes! I … Continue reading Donation Abandonment
Training Millennials to Lead
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. (Heb. 13:7) “We’ve got to hold onto power as long as we can. You aren’t ready for it.” I was wrapping up a leadership conference when a man in his late 70’s … Continue reading Training Millennials to Lead
Compulsive Comparing Disorder
It’s tempting to compare ourselves to others. It’s an easy trap to fall into for any leader. “He has this; she does that, if only I could be….” Well, you get the idea. While we might be tempted to blame social media for the advent of “Compulsive Comparing Disorder” (CCD), let’s remember the final half … Continue reading Compulsive Comparing Disorder
Charitable Giving Challenges
How will last year’s tax reform affect giving to faith-based organizations in 2018 and beyond? Faith leaders began discussing this question with congressional leaders many months before Congress sent the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts to the president’s desk last December. While some questions will be answered only after donors have adjusted their giving in … Continue reading Charitable Giving Challenges
Innovation’s Trojan Horse
I think Albert Einstein was only half right. He is credited with once saying, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Today, that’s only half true because in the modern era, where the world is constantly changing, and technology is continuing to evolve, doing the … Continue reading Innovation’s Trojan Horse
Leadership and Engagement
We live in contentious times. A brief scroll through our social media feeds or a quick click through evening news stations will affirm just how combative our culture has become. It can be challenging to engage one another in an increasingly divisive society. It seems everywhere we turn we encounter another problematic scenario requiring our … Continue reading Leadership and Engagement