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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matt. 6:33) I was privileged to grow up in the church with parents who believed in Jesus and sought to live lives reflective of their profession. Because of this upbringing I can’t remember a time when … Continue reading Seeking Christ First
The longevity of an organization may depend on its ability to prepare the next generation for leadership. Why? Because nothing lasts forever, including us! Eventually, the next generation must be ready to take the reins, and it is our responsibility to prepare them for it. What does this generational transfer look like? But what does … Continue reading Preparing the Next Generation
When I was in corporate leadership, I concluded that leadership is about influence, both positional and relational. The persistent presence of “influencers” in our culture now seems to confirm my conclusion, but it makes me wonder, as well: if someone shows leadership influence that I want to emulate, where does it come from? And how … Continue reading Influential by Nature
We all encounter situations that rock us to the core of our souls. As leaders, we know the weightiness that comes when our church, mission or business goes through a crisis or needed change. When those difficult seasons come, we can keep joy and thrive if we have a vision for God-inspired change. We have … Continue reading A Vision for God-inspired Change
Last year, I graduated with my PhD, and therefore obtained the title of doctor. This year I have the privilege of speaking to women at Christian Leadership Alliance’s Outcomes Conference, therefore I’ve written the current article. The 2024 Outcomes Conference theme is “Therefore,” therefore I’m using these examples to highlight what this significant word, therefore, … Continue reading “Therefore” Wisdom from Philippians
As organizations and boards, we face a risk that is greater than any other, and more damaging than fiscal or legal ones. Often hidden until it’s too late, the poisonous effect of frail leadership character cries out for risk mitigation. We all can list the names of Christian leaders who have crashed, and we hear … Continue reading Poison in the Soil
There is no question that the work of a development officer is hard. Each year we receive a new revenue goal and every day we see that goal staring us in the face. On top of that, we recognize that we do not control the ultimate outcome for which we are measured: hitting that goal. … Continue reading Will God Give Us What We Need?
In your leadership, do you struggle with insecurity, irritability or being overwhelmed? Do you face toxic relationships, uncertainties or challenges that you are not sure how to address? If you’re reading this magazine, my guess is that you’re likely to believe that, through faith in Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit within us, as a … Continue reading Tapping into the Source
Are we entrusted with our leadership role, or we are entitled to it? Given the state of leadership in our country and in the church, this is an increasingly poignant question. Are we entrusted with our leadership role, or we are entitled to it? We applaud Christian Leadership Alliance for choosing “Entrusted” as this year’s … Continue reading Entitled or Entrusted?
You’ve heard the phrase, “Find your why.” Start with the Author of “your why.” If you’re reading this article, you are probably involved with a mission-driven organization. You are about building the kingdom of God and serving his people. Your vision is for the work to expand and accelerate, and you recognize that more people … Continue reading Giving Your Vision a Voice
