Christian Leadership Alliance
Your calendar is full. Every day you juggle competing demands of important tasks, prioritizing what is most essential. It can get wearying. In the midst of daily pressures, what determines the difference between thriving and surviving? I have observed leader friends who have built up the discipline and capacity to carry heavy workloads day after … Continue reading The Secret to Thriving
Years ago, I heard a quote attributed to the late Peter Drucker, although some have questioned whether he really said it. Regardless of the source, the message stuck with me: “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” When we consider what it takes to thrive as Christian leaders, we may tend to rely heavily on strategy. After … Continue reading Hungry to Thrive
“After more than 50 years of growth and impact, we risk losing everything if we don’t get this right.” Is this your story? The young executive director told us what was at stake as we walked into the strategy retreat. He was right. A wrong strategic step for this well-known nonprofit would be disastrous. The … Continue reading Getting to What Matters Most
“If you want to build a ship, don’t herd people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery The thrill of sailing the open sea is the vision that drives building the ship. Casting a vision … Continue reading Resourcing Your Vision
The mission of Christian Leadership Alliance is to equip and unite leaders to transform the world for Christ, and the Alliance salutes the life and legacy of a leader who did just that, Rev. Billy Graham who went home to be with Christ after a faithful life of 99 years on Feb. 21, 2018. His … Continue reading Salute to Rev. Billy Graham
Here is what I believe. The board is responsible for the mission, vision and over-arching plans of your organization. Those elected to the board answer a call to be stewards of the ministry’s purpose, health and effectiveness. Board members must seek the Lord’s guidance in all they do, but they must remember, the work, the … Continue reading Rehearsing Your Future
Former Senate Minority Leader Everett Dirksen was famous for his rhetorical style because he sounded like a true politician. One of his more famous lines was: “I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.” However, he is likely best known for this line: … Continue reading Seeing the Light
Nobody can resist a compelling story, and even fewer can resist one with the power to captivate and influence people positively. I want to share with you how an organization, even your organization, can come together in a way that will inspire and transform from the inside out. The word culture captivates because it describes … Continue reading An Extraordinary Culture
Money can be a tremendous resource and help to ministries and people in crisis when it is given in a way that lifts up local communities. Yet, it can cause harm when given in a way that marginalizes, even when it is given out of compassion and a spirit of generosity. On behalf of Outcomes, … Continue reading Perspectives on Wise Generosity
For all the bad rap we Americans get for self-centered consumerism, it’s interesting to note this surprising truth… we’re actually pretty generous. According to the Giving USA 2017 report on philanthropy, American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations contributed an estimated $390.05 billion to U.S. charities in 2016, a four percent increase over 2015. Total giving … Continue reading Smarter Giving
