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
The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. (Prov. 19:8) The fiduciary duty of care requires board members of corporations (including churches) to act in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders. They must exercise reasonable care and diligence when making decisions on behalf of the … Continue reading Boards and Financial Risk
Post-pandemic, U.S. employers face a jungle of competing regulations. The regulatory mess is made worse by the fact that remote workers now choose to work far from the employer’s headquarters, often in other states. Acceptable and commonplace policies in one state may be prohibited elsewhere. Religious employers face the same issues, with the added complication … Continue reading A Patchwork of Risk
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
We live in a world where leaders need to pay a ton of attention. “The devil is in the details,” as they say, so ministry leaders need to be on the lookout for the nooks and crannies where evil can flourish, even within their own ministry! We are all familiar with the stories of organizations … Continue reading Equipping Boards to Protect Ministries
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
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
