Christian Leadership Alliance
Mike’s name flashed across my (Shannon’s) cell phone screen at eleven o’clock at night, only a few minutes after I had turned out the light. After a year of leading youth ministry together, Mike and I had become close friends, but the lateness of the hour was rare for a phone call Mike began the … Continue reading Keychain Leadership
The longevity of an organization may depend on its ability to prepare the next generation for leadership. Why? Because nothing lasts forever, including us! Eventually, the next generation must be ready to take the reins, and it is our responsibility to prepare them for it. What does this generational transfer look like? But what does … Continue reading Preparing the Next Generation
Truth doesn’t change, but its critics do. Our culture is composed of various generations that are asking very different questions as they try to find meaning and purpose in the world. As Christians, we have God-given commissions and mandates in Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8 and elsewhere to directly interact with culture and influence … Continue reading Influencing Generations for Jesus
Story is the native language of the next generation. They consume stories on YouTube. They craft stories for social media. The next generation craves stories for the savory tastes of drama and the sweet morsels of redemption. Having survived school shootings and lived through a pandemic with losses and gains, highs and lows, young people … Continue reading Learning to Speak Story
