Christian Leadership Alliance
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Peter Persuitti, Global Managing Director, Nonprofit | Religious Practices, Gallagher. They explored the theme of this edition of Outcomes, “Risk.” For more than 22 years, Peter Persuitti has led a specialized group of consultants, claims administrators and brokers. Gallagher is the world’s third largest broker … Continue reading Managing Risk for Christian Nonprofits
Now more than ever before, nonprofit leaders must recognize the importance of risk management as an inherent part of organizational oversight and leadership. But what does proper risk management look like, and whose responsibility is it? What does proper risk management look like, and whose responsibility is it? Many nonprofit governing bodies (boards) assume that … Continue reading Risk Management
Paved roads and guardrails allow for faster, safer travel. I’m starting with that image because the data and technology world we traverse can often be bumpy and unsafe. If we want to move fast and to go far, we had best identify and build a path with good technology tools and an understanding of where … Continue reading Data & Analytics Guardrails
God entrusted the global church with the gospel – to live it, love it, embody it, and share it. Understanding the theological and ethical implications of generative AI (GenAI) is not for the faint of heart. We must embrace all that it means to bear God’s image and practice godly wisdom. This is at the … Continue reading A Human-Centered Digital Mindset
Wise ministry and church leaders don’t ignore risks. They face them head on by regularly identifying and mitigating risks that may threaten their missions. But could it be that even for those with the best intentions, we’re missing one of the most significant and fundamental risks of all? I’m not referring here to the familiar … Continue reading Elevating Leader Care
As organizations and boards, we face a risk that is greater than any other, and more damaging than fiscal or legal ones. Often hidden until it’s too late, the poisonous effect of frail leadership character cries out for risk mitigation. We all can list the names of Christian leaders who have crashed, and we hear … Continue reading Poison in the Soil
BOOKS 1. Lead With Prayer: The spiritual habits of world-changing leaders By Ryan Skoog and Peter Greer, with Cameron Doolittle (FaithWords, Jan. 23, 2024) Book Overview Listen to Peter Greer on Best Christian Workplaces’ The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast as he discusses “Shaping Souls: Building Christian Character in Your Team.” 2. Hire Right, First Time: A practical guide for staffing … Continue reading Books for Winter 2023
Generosity is a foundational principle in our family. Generosity is a foundational principle in our family. Growing up, we watched our parents faithfully serve in ministry for many years. They made countless sacrifices and dedicated many hours to serving the Lord and others. Although we didn’t fully understand the significance of this as children, we are … Continue reading Generational Generosity
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Nathan Jones, President, Youth For Christ Foundation. Since 2001, a fusion of theological reflection and best-practice has led Nathan Jones to unique opportunities as a catalyst for resource development and organizational health in a variety of kingdom-minded organizations – both large and small, and both … Continue reading Generous Giving
Many years ago, a mentor convinced me that fundraising is ministry. That changed everything. I no longer viewed asking for money as uncomfortable, awkward, or saw development work as “a necessary evil,” as some would term it. His view of donors as those who need ministry transformed how I approached this work. It has forever … Continue reading Capturing Hearts and Minds
