Christian Leadership Alliance
Let’s imagine a scenario. Your organization has recognized the growing opportunities amidst increasing globalization within both marketplace and ministry. You join the 555 executives from 68 countries who agree that cross-cultural leadership is essential, yet a significant challenge for leaders. In response, you’re painstakingly building a multicultural team and seeking to hire a leader with … Continue reading Cultural Intelligence
My first day as an intern in the U.S. Senate remains etched in my memory. On that morning, I walked in wonder past symbols of our democracy like the U.S. Supreme Court building and U.S. Capitol, before climbing wide marble steps into the stately Russell Senate Office building. Thus commenced a journey into the intersection … Continue reading A Winsome Witness
One rhythm of life that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered in 2020 was weddings. Virtual weddings officiated online and socially distanced wedding with only a handful of your closest friends in attendance were the norm for a year. It is not likely that many 2020 newlyweds would say that their wedding was just as they … Continue reading The Beautiful Community
When an organization considers the term “diversity,” differing dogmas come to mind. One could think of race, ethnicity, gender, culture, age, etc. At the end of the day, we live in an enormously diverse world. While the idea of diversity is not a new concept, many organizations and nonprofits continue to contemplate the value of … Continue reading Welcoming the Wave
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. They explored this edition’s “Diversity” theme as well. Dr. Martin joined ABS in 2016 as a City Mobilizer in Charlotte, … Continue reading Empowered to Lead
Over the last two years, the United States has experienced a heightened level of pain, violence, public protest, division, and even fear about racial issues and injustices. This has brought significant focus on the diversity and inclusion work in organizations with employees having new expectations of their employers to make right, speak out, and create … Continue reading Reflecting God’s Kingdom
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its first update on the population growth and racial make-up of Americans from its 2020 survey. Not unexpectedly, the data reveal a substantial increase in racial diversity over the course of a decade. For the first time in history, the white population in America declined in absolute numbers as … Continue reading Moving Beyond Diversity
“After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands.“ (Rev. 7:9, NLT) If asked to point to the most significant event … Continue reading What if Diversity isn’t the Solution?
If I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: “Alvin, I don’t see a black man; I just see a man.” Though my colleagues mean well when they tell me this, I always inform them that this comment is not warm and hospitable to me! The desire to live in a color blind … Continue reading Toward Reconciliation
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? And how can organizations overcome this challenge? It all starts with listening Larry James, a social entrepreneur and the executive leader of the nonprofit … Continue reading Diversifying Volunteer Programs
