Christian Leadership Alliance
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute on the theme of this edition of Outcomes, “Entrusted.” He will be a mainstage presenter at The Outcomes Conference 2023 in Chicago, which also features the theme “Entrusted.” Dr. Jobe is Moody Bible Institute’s 10th president, a … Continue reading Entrusted with a Calling
Without intentionality and accountability, capital “M” Mission drift will happen. Leaders play a vital role in stewarding an organization’s God-given mission. With the support of their boards, leaders must build awareness, model humility, and take practical steps to avoid drifting from their Christ-centered Mission. Ignorance is Not Bliss If you ask other leaders about Mission … Continue reading Entrusted with the Mission
Leaders in all industries have had a crash course in facing change and uncertainty over the past few years. And while “expect the unexpected” is far from a new idea for leaders, a global pandemic probably wasn’t high on anyone’s list of potential challenges. So, what should Christian nonprofit leaders do when entrusted with this … Continue reading Entrusted with Uncertainty
How many times have you heard “let’s not reinvent the wheel”? Dozens? Hundreds? Perhaps you’ve even said it a few times. (We have too.) Surely, sometimes this is terrible advice. After all, no one drives around in a car with four medieval wooden cart wheels hugging the road. Similarly, “let’s not reinvent the wheel” is … Continue reading Reinventing the Wheel
My wife and I are currently teaching one of our sons to drive. Quite frankly, it has been terrifying! I’ve come to the realization that teaching from the passenger seat is actually pretty difficult. It takes patience. And it’s all about balance. When should we speak up or just let the new driver figure it … Continue reading Leading When You Aren’t in Charge
I’m sure you know people with the capacity to make a transformational gift. They’re current donors, community leaders, or major contributors to a similar ministry. But they aren’t making those gifts to your ministry. And you wonder why. People want to achieve their own vision. Long ago, I came to the realization that nobody wants … Continue reading The Million-Dollar Question
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St. Augustine, Confessions Today, I had lunch with a friend. He is a pastor and has been for a long time. He’s tired. I spoke to a ministry CEO last week. He’s exhausted. Serving God. … Continue reading Rest for Your Soul
BOOKS 1. Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas way of shaping lives for Jesus By Jonathan Murphy (Thomas Nelson, March 28, 2023) Book Overview 2. Communicating with Grace and Virtue: Learning to listen, speak, text, and interact as a Christian By Quentin J. Shultze (Baker Academic, Sept. 2020) Book Overview 3. Culture Built My Brand: The secret to … Continue reading Books for Winter 2022
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
Serving in any organization requires that one understand the vision and mission of the entity and communicate these ideas clearly. Such mission focus is critically important for Christ-centered organizations. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The dramatic times we have seen in the past two years have been problematic for individuals and organizations … Continue reading Mission Focus
