Godly Influence

Early in my leadership journey I thought that knowing the right answer was enough for people to want to follow me. I soon learned that knowing the right answer ended up being only about 10% of the equation. The remaining 90% would require something more. To move people towards a new state, I would need … Continue reading Godly Influence

Kingdom Influence

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10) What is the story of Christian influence in today’s world? It is the quiet story of Christians doing “good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This transformational cultural influence reminds … Continue reading Kingdom Influence

In Word and Deed

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim, CCNL, recently interviewed Dr. Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Founded in 1942, the mission of the National Association of Evangelicals is to honor God by connecting and representing evangelical Christians. Their vision is a thriving evangelical community equipped to navigate complexity with … Continue reading In Word and Deed

Courageous Influence

“Terry! The protesters are at the front door! What should we do?” For a brief second, I thought my executive assistant was joking. But after weathering the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I was now facing an urgent situation. Homeless activist leaders were protesting outside my administrative office, demanding an immediate meeting to air their grievances. … Continue reading Courageous Influence

Books for Fall 2024

Books: Christian Influence 1. Framework Leadership: Preparing yourself and your organization for lasting change By Dr. Kent Ingle (Southeastern University; 2nd edition, Jan. 15, 2024) Book Overview  2. Great to Good: How following Jesus reshapes our ambitions By Jae Hoon Lee (IVP, July 23, 2024) Book Overview 3. Organizational Behavior in Christian Perspective: Theory and … Continue reading Books for Fall 2024

A Vision that Endures

Christian leaders have long understood the importance of establishing a vision for the people they steward. Historically, when we examine a leader’s vision, we often focus on the ingenuity of their imagination toward an ideal future, followed by their ability to guide their organization toward the goal accordingly. However, developing an impactful organizational vision means … Continue reading A Vision that Endures