Fall 2021 | Diversity

Talking Leadership

Empowered to Lead

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact for American Bible Society (ABS) on how we can empower others to lead with excellence.

By Outcomes Magazine | An interview with ABS’ Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin

Thought Leader

Welcoming the Wave

In many ways, due to an influx in the Hispanic/Latino population, we are experiencing a tsunami of historic proportions... As this cultural tidal wave continues to move throughout our society, it begs the question: How should organizations respond?

By Dr. Abe Jaquez | How can your organization embrace our growing Hispanic/Latino population?

Biblically Speaking

The Beautiful Community

The destiny of those who come to God through faith in Jesus Christ is pictured as the best marriage imaginable... God himself promises to make us the beautiful community, people from every tribe, tongue, and nation united in perfect harmony.

By Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince, Jr. | Unity in diversity as a gospel imperative

Lead Story

Reflecting God’s Kingdom

As leaders of Christian organizations, our path forward must be rooted in relationships and dialog with Christ at the center. Any diversity and inclusion work must be in service to our unity in Christ while also facilitated with good practice.

By Christine Talbot | Five steps for successful diversity and inclusion efforts

Feature

Moving Beyond Diversity

Together with a host of researchers, we undertook the largest study of racial dynamics in U.S. Christianity to date, including focus groups with Christians, interviews of leaders, and two large-scale surveys on perceptions around diversity.

By Brooke Hempell | Insights from Barna’s “Beyond Diversity” study

Feature

What if Diversity isn’t the Solution?

I would suggest that diversity efforts, even when combined with equity and inclusion initiatives, stop short of fully addressing the root question that marginal people groups within our communities are asking: Do I belong here?

By Dr. Arthur L. Satterwhite III | Making our workplaces environments of belonging

Feature

Diversity and Trust

Diversity is an opportunity to innovate, learn, grow and succeed in your organization in ways you simply cannot accomplish by yourself... As we embrace diversity, how do we create a culture of personal and organizational trust?

By Dr. Chuck Coker | Three keys to building a trustworthy culture

First Person

Toward Reconciliation

I’ve worked for racial reconciliation for 30 years, and I’m convinced of three principles that move a practicing Christian beyond diversity and toward reconciliation.

By Dr. Alvin Sanders | Three principles offering a pathway forward

Power Source

Diversifying Volunteer Programs

Many organizations find it difficult to build diverse and inclusive volunteer programs, and Christian nonprofits are no different. Why does it seem so hard to attract a diverse base of volunteers?

By Karen Rathman | A foundational principle for faith-based organizations

Foundations

Ambassadors of Hope

ACSI’s objective is to equip Christian schools, educators, and parents to understand and live out the Bible’s definition of unity... We are committed to training students on how God defines diversity, justice, inclusion, and restoration.

By Dr. Larry Taylor | Leaning into diversity, living out biblically-based unity

Raising the Bar

Shifting the Paradigm

To lead a diverse and inclusive organization, try shifting the paradigm. Instead of working toward defining who your neighbors are, simply be a good neighbor. This requires the adoption of embrace as the overriding theme...

By Dr. Blason Taon and Meghan Burns | Embracing diversity as an expression of God’s love

Empowering People

Women as Philanthropists

The philanthropic ministry has been a consistent pathway for women's Christian service throughout the centuries. It is an ancient craft. Women often leveraged philanthropy to serve God and advance the gospel by giving to the poor, relief work...

By Jen Ilchishin | A time-honored heritage that’s vital today

Sources & Resources

Books for Fall 2021

In this edition, we feature insightful books related to the "Diversity" theme of this edition of Outcomes, as well as thought-provoking books addressing additional topics related to living and leading well as Christians in today's world.

By W. Scott Brown | 12 inspiring books on Christian unity, diversity, leadership and culture