Christian Leadership Alliance
“The best response to any self-doubt is to determine the source of the vision for the ministry,” George Barna, The Power of Vision (Baker Books, 2018). One of the first things I ask leaders of an organization is, “what is the vision of the ministry?” If they cite a large paragraph or need to look … Continue reading Vision Guides our Decisions
In a future world, where uncertainty is a strategic assumption, one factor still stands as the cornerstone of organizational sustainability: the organization’s core identity with the arrowhead of this identity being the organization’s vision. As important as mission, values, and core principles are for clarity of impact, vision is the leading and guiding light. It … Continue reading Vision as Your North Star
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
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
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
Thriving — flourishing, prospering, and growing vigorously. That definition of thriving is exciting! Isn’t that what we all want to be doing? We all have a mission, a purpose created for us. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. … Continue reading Sparks of Purpose
