Christian Leadership Alliance
“It was going to be for the history books!” My team and I had just closed the door on what could have been the biggest advancement in Christian education in Latin America. After two years of hard work and progress, our dream of opening Karys College died. As the visionary leader for the project, I … Continue reading Rebounding From Failure
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” (Nelson Mandela) If you’re a ministry leader, you likely believe changing the world is possible. You may have dedicated your career to leading your ministry toward finding a way to fund your cause. Yet, the new challenges you face in today’s nonprofit landscape can make the outcome you’re … Continue reading Breakthrough Leadership
With a big smile, Jay stood up, notes in hand, and exclaimed, “OK, thank you. Now I am ready to really go for it! I love having these conversations!” We had just finished a conversation clarifying ministry objectives and individual development goals. I was curious. He’s a highly effective leader, who, from my perspective, already … Continue reading The Development Cycle
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective … Continue reading Growth in Faith and Leadership
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. Trueface provides content, relational experiences, and leader development to help people and teams live authentically and experience freedom. Robby loves Trueface because he believes Trueface has created such a unique and effective way for teaching complex biblical principles … Continue reading Growing as Authentic Leaders
BOOKS 1. Grace to Grow: Creating a healthy church in unhealthy times By John K. Jenkins, Sr. (Zondervan, Oct. 17, 2023) Book Overview 2. The 6 Types of Working Genius: A better way to understand your gifts, your frustrations, and your team By Pat Lencioni (Matt Holt, Sept. 27, 2022) Book Overview Listen to Pat Lencioni … Continue reading Books for Summer 2023
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
