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Through the years, I (Bruce) have had the privilege of hiring scores of 20-somethings and older teens. They have taught me so much more than I can recount. They have endured my missteps and given me second chances. They have shown me that grace specializes in imperfection and that grace takes the long view. In … Continue reading The Honor of Walking Together
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
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Arthur L. Satterwhite III, Vice President of Diversity, Belonging & Strategy for Young Life. Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college students in all 50 of the United States and in more than 100 countries … Continue reading Can You RELATE?
In today’s dynamic world, the call to empower the next generation of Christian leaders is more urgent than ever. This mission goes beyond merely passing on responsibilities. It involves actively nurturing and equipping young leaders with wisdom, integrity, and a vision centered on God’s kingdom. When you make an investment in the next generation workforce … Continue reading Empower the Next Generation
Today, many ministries wrestle with a generational challenge in their efforts to build high-performing teams and maximize their impact. They’re working hard to recruit young people with the vision and expertise to realize the ministry of the future, but they’re finding it hard to combine them with the older team members that built the ministry … Continue reading Together is Better
“What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 1:13). Naturally, many people are experimenting with ChatGPT. It is fun to see ChatGPT author a funny poem in the style of William Shakespeare or generate a unique image based on random input parameters in real-time. Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading Generative AI & Generations
BOOKS and MORE! 1. Transforming Friendship: Investing in the next generation, lessons from John Stott & others By John Wyatt (IVP, Jan. 16, 2024) Book Overview 2. Are you Coachable? The science of a growth mindset. By Dr. Chuck Coker (HAWKEYE.PRO, LLC, Aug. 29, 2024) Book Overview Dr. Chuck Coker will serve as faculty at … Continue reading Books for Winter 2024
Jake works hard. He desires to do well; and he wonders if there is something wrong with him. He rarely stays at a job for more than a year and frets about a resume which reveals an unwillingness to stay the long-haul. Jake is Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012). It is the one-click, … Continue reading Mentoring Matters for Your Ministry
Did you know Servant Followership is just as needed and as noble as Servant Leadership? Followership is one of the best teaching roles for any leader… A former doctoral student of mine, now a colleague, and I used to have in-depth conversations about servanthood. Bob (Dr. Cruz) and I would talk about how being a … Continue reading Servant Followership
Influence is a tricky thing! In today’s world of social media, we all have at least a passing familiarity with the term “influencer.” If you have teenagers, the term may immediately evoke a sense of dread about what role model is impacting the life of your child! Social media trends make obvious how susceptible people … Continue reading Creating a Culture of Worthiness
