Christian Leadership Alliance
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
Eight years ago, A3 sought ways to succinctly explain our ministry to new potential donors. Through a rebranding process, we drafted this tagline to sum up who A3 is: “Changing the few who change the many” We influence servant leaders who will influence others toward Christ’s purposes. We equip and unify visionary Christ-centered leaders to … Continue reading A Global Perspective
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
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
“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
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
We all hope to positively influence those around us. We also know the quality of our outward influence is connected to inner lives. If we want healthy influence, we must ask two questions: Do we think of influence correctly? How do we grow or mature spiritually? Do we think of influence correctly? So, what does … Continue reading Influence from the Inside Out
“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
When I was in corporate leadership, I concluded that leadership is about influence, both positional and relational. The persistent presence of “influencers” in our culture now seems to confirm my conclusion, but it makes me wonder, as well: if someone shows leadership influence that I want to emulate, where does it come from? And how … Continue reading Influential by Nature
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
