Christian Leadership Alliance
If there is one thing the last 23 years of serving kingdom organizations and leaders has taught me, it is this: the most powerful influence on earth (outside of God’s hands-on work or intervention) engages when a faithful man or woman finds purpose in a clear calling from God that requires a wholehearted investment of … Continue reading The Power of Purpose
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” said no one in 2020. It has been the worst year for many of us. Unprecedented It began with such promise. The economy was expanding. Nonprofits were thriving. Business was booming. And then…not so much: COVID-19, shutdowns, protests, isolation, and racial tension. Then … Continue reading Generosity in Uncertain Times
I’ll begin with a confession. This year, I have felt drawn towards anxiety like never before. It’s not a big, loud anxiety. It’s more like a low-grade fever, or a little strained back muscle that’s subtle most of the time, but turn the wrong way and it can seize your whole body. I’ll be hummin’ … Continue reading Contagious Calm
There is a spot in my front lawn, well maybe two, where up until this year the grass struggled to thrive each spring. I have tried everything: power raking, aerating, organic compost, over-seeding, weeding, ant-killer, etc. Yet, it remained dead – until this year. My wife, bless her heart of patience, asked if I thought … Continue reading Partners for Life
2020 has seen more world-changing, paradigm-shifting developments than an average decade, and it’s hard to believe we’re only nine months in. While it is an understandably human reaction to freeze during a crisis to avoid loss or preserve capital, it isn’t advisable when it comes to your brand. Sitting still and hunkering down won’t help … Continue reading 2020 Changed Everything
Would you have ever thought that Netflix would reshape donor behavior? Now, more than ever, sustainer giving represents the single most important general fundraising opportunity for organizations. That’s because income from sustainer giving is: Predictable Consistent Recession-resistant Two major trends make a thriving, growing sustainer program more critical than ever: changing consumer behavior and then … Continue reading Sustainer Giving in a Subscription Economy
Is your grandma on TikTok? She just might be. In 2020, every single generation has a robust online presence. These days, every generation can be reached by digital means and should be considered a potential lead for your organization. In 2020, every single generation has a robust online presence. According to a Sept. 9, 2019 … Continue reading Reaching Generations Online
A lot has changed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be hard enough leading a multi-generational team in an office environment, where you have the luxury of interacting face-to-face. What do you do when you find yourself leading a diverse team that’s working remotely for the first time? At Five Q, we have … Continue reading Remote Multi-Generational Teams
One of the most transformative journeys for any Christian leader is learning to navigate well the relationship between faith and action. One leader who did so in a key moment of crisis was King Hezekiah of Judah. He was a leader who acted boldly while fully relying on God. A Foundation of Faith King Hezekiah … Continue reading Faith and Action
One the most powerful tools to transform a leader’s soul, organization and constituency is how that leader handles the stuff he or she is entrusted to steward. It is no accident that God’s Word has more verses on our use of possessions than on any other topic – (three times more than on love, seven … Continue reading Stewarding Stuff
