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“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10) What is the story of Christian influence in today’s world? It is the quiet story of Christians doing “good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This transformational cultural influence reminds … Continue reading Kingdom Influence
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim, CCNL, recently interviewed Dr. Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Founded in 1942, the mission of the National Association of Evangelicals is to honor God by connecting and representing evangelical Christians. Their vision is a thriving evangelical community equipped to navigate complexity with … Continue reading In Word and Deed
Pause for a few seconds and imagine a workplace culture so amazing that your employees and volunteers come to work each day with their figurative tanks filled to the top with energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and passion for their job. With that level of engagement, what might they accomplish individually and collectively each day for God’s … Continue reading Influencing Employee Engagement
We all hope to positively influence those around us. We also know the quality of our outward influence is connected to inner lives. If we want healthy influence, we must ask two questions: Do we think of influence correctly? How do we grow or mature spiritually? Do we think of influence correctly? So, what does … Continue reading Influence from the Inside Out
“Terry! The protesters are at the front door! What should we do?” For a brief second, I thought my executive assistant was joking. But after weathering the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I was now facing an urgent situation. Homeless activist leaders were protesting outside my administrative office, demanding an immediate meeting to air their grievances. … Continue reading Courageous Influence
Throughout history, Christian leaders and organizations have profoundly influenced society, fostering positive change through their unwavering faith and dedication. Today, First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG) continues this legacy, transforming lives, renewing hearts, and blessing the community under God’s guidance. Impacting Lives and Renewing Hearts FBCG’s mission to develop dynamic disciples is evident in the … Continue reading Transformative Influence
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
Books: Christian Influence 1. Framework Leadership: Preparing yourself and your organization for lasting change By Dr. Kent Ingle (Southeastern University; 2nd edition, Jan. 15, 2024) Book Overview 2. Great to Good: How following Jesus reshapes our ambitions By Jae Hoon Lee (IVP, July 23, 2024) Book Overview 3. Organizational Behavior in Christian Perspective: Theory and … Continue reading Books for Fall 2024
Outcomes magazine recommends books to inspire and equip you to thrive as a Christian leader. The theme of the Summer 2024 edition is “Vision.” 1. Lost in Transition: Lessons from the Most Disastrous & Successful Ministry Successions By Steve Woodworth (Kingdom Life Publishing, Jan. 1, 2024) Book Overview Listen to Steve Woodworth on The Flourishing Culture … Continue reading Books for Summer 2024
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
