Christian Leadership Alliance
We all possess it. The capacity to affect the character, development, thinking, or behavior of another. Our challenge is not whether we influence others, but how. Followers of Christ have a divine responsibility to live in a manner worthy of their calling. We are to live, lead, and love as Jesus did and as the … Continue reading Shepherding Well
Recently, a CEO shared, “I sense that we’ve drifted, but I’m not sure from what.” If your organization experienced mission drift, how would you know? Would the board raise concerns? The CEO? Team members? The reality of mission drift If your organization experienced mission drift, how would you know? In 1970, J. Howard Pew helped … Continue reading From Mission Drift to Mission Driven
I remember the day clearly. I was in my mid-20s and in a veterinarian’s office interviewing the vets about a two-legged dog named Scoots. He received that name because of the hind skateboard he used that enabled him to roam freely through the vet’s office. Why am I writing this story? At that moment, I … Continue reading What’s Your Story?
Post-pandemic, U.S. employers face a jungle of competing regulations. The regulatory mess is made worse by the fact that remote workers now choose to work far from the employer’s headquarters, often in other states. Acceptable and commonplace policies in one state may be prohibited elsewhere. Religious employers face the same issues, with the added complication … Continue reading A Patchwork of Risk
Most of us have at times quoted or even misquoted popular sayings about change, such as, “Change is inevitable” or “History repeats itself.” “Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.” However, let us consider a couple of quotes on change appropriate for our moment. These include, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional,” by … Continue reading Navigating Tempests of Change
Why dignity? I often am asked this question and further, how does dignity relate to leadership and workplace culture? Understanding dignity means to acknowledge and recognize the inherent worth of every human being. Because of this, everything we do, especially leadership, is an opportunity to make significant impact. Here is how it works. God made us in his … Continue reading Why Dignity?
Political unrest. COVID. Natural disasters. Economic uncertainty. Organizational challenges. Divisive issues are limitless. While the specifics may differ in each culture, none of this is new to God. We discover this truth while reading Israel’s history. God’s people failed to follow his commands individually and collectively. Rather than be a blessing to the nations, they found … Continue reading Entrusted with Prayer
Serving in any organization requires that one understand the vision and mission of the entity and communicate these ideas clearly. Such mission focus is critically important for Christ-centered organizations. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The dramatic times we have seen in the past two years have been problematic for individuals and organizations … Continue reading Mission Focus
For many nonprofits, 2020 and 2021 were exceptional years in fundraising. However, current economic conditions represent an existential threat for nonprofit organizations. That’s not hyperbole. There are no guarantees in what the short-term future looks like. If a global economic slowdown begins for several years, nonprofit organizations will face funding challenges like never before. Short-term … Continue reading Innovating to New Donors
While our Constitution’s protections for religious liberty are a hallmark of American democracy, they were never a foregone conclusion. Our nation’s commitment to religious freedom emerged at a time when that commitment was unique. Before the Revolutionary War, eight of the thirteen colonies had an established church. People were legally required to follow specific religious … Continue reading Religious Liberty for All
