Christian Leadership Alliance
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute on the theme of this edition of Outcomes, “Entrusted.” He will be a mainstage presenter at The Outcomes Conference 2023 in Chicago, which also features the theme “Entrusted.” Dr. Jobe is Moody Bible Institute’s 10th president, a … Continue reading Entrusted with a Calling
Without intentionality and accountability, capital “M” Mission drift will happen. Leaders play a vital role in stewarding an organization’s God-given mission. With the support of their boards, leaders must build awareness, model humility, and take practical steps to avoid drifting from their Christ-centered Mission. Ignorance is Not Bliss If you ask other leaders about Mission … Continue reading Entrusted with the Mission
Are we entrusted with our leadership role, or we are entitled to it? Given the state of leadership in our country and in the church, this is an increasingly poignant question. Are we entrusted with our leadership role, or we are entitled to it? We applaud Christian Leadership Alliance for choosing “Entrusted” as this year’s … Continue reading Entitled or Entrusted?
Leaders in all industries have had a crash course in facing change and uncertainty over the past few years. And while “expect the unexpected” is far from a new idea for leaders, a global pandemic probably wasn’t high on anyone’s list of potential challenges. So, what should Christian nonprofit leaders do when entrusted with this … Continue reading Entrusted with Uncertainty
How many times have you heard “let’s not reinvent the wheel”? Dozens? Hundreds? Perhaps you’ve even said it a few times. (We have too.) Surely, sometimes this is terrible advice. After all, no one drives around in a car with four medieval wooden cart wheels hugging the road. Similarly, “let’s not reinvent the wheel” is … Continue reading Reinventing the Wheel
My wife and I are currently teaching one of our sons to drive. Quite frankly, it has been terrifying! I’ve come to the realization that teaching from the passenger seat is actually pretty difficult. It takes patience. And it’s all about balance. When should we speak up or just let the new driver figure it … Continue reading Leading When You Aren’t in Charge
Anyone who has followed the news over the last few years knows that organizations have seemingly been hit with one scandal after another. Scandals, of course, are not new. However, to many observers, recent years have felt different – more scandals involving the CEO, more often at venerated organizations, and therefore more often hitting the … Continue reading Entrusted with Accountability
Consider the following story: Tension is high at the Stephens house for the second time in a week. Evan and Wesley pitch the same argument to their parents. Evan can brush his own teeth. He doesn’t want the toddler bed anymore; and he wants chores so he can earn money for Roblox. Wesley wants to … Continue reading Career Paths for Everyone
I’m sure you know people with the capacity to make a transformational gift. They’re current donors, community leaders, or major contributors to a similar ministry. But they aren’t making those gifts to your ministry. And you wonder why. People want to achieve their own vision. Long ago, I came to the realization that nobody wants … Continue reading The Million-Dollar Question
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St. Augustine, Confessions Today, I had lunch with a friend. He is a pastor and has been for a long time. He’s tired. I spoke to a ministry CEO last week. He’s exhausted. Serving God. … Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
