Christian Leadership Alliance
Christian leaders have long understood the importance of establishing a vision for the people they steward. Historically, when we examine a leader’s vision, we often focus on the ingenuity of their imagination toward an ideal future, followed by their ability to guide their organization toward the goal accordingly. However, developing an impactful organizational vision means … Continue reading A Vision that Endures
Recently, a CEO shared, “I sense that we’ve drifted, but I’m not sure from what.” If your organization experienced mission drift, how would you know? Would the board raise concerns? The CEO? Team members? The reality of mission drift If your organization experienced mission drift, how would you know? In 1970, J. Howard Pew helped … Continue reading From Mission Drift to Mission Driven
“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 Christian leadership, our vision is more than just words – it is a divine call that defines our life’s work and mission. For those leading nonprofit organizations, it is essential to develop a board that truly embodies this vision. Doing so is key to achieving operational excellence, deeply engaging the community, and enhancing fundraising … Continue reading The Five W’s of a Visionary Board
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
It was a simple reminder about the importance of organizational vision: “If it doesn’t matter where you’re going, any path will get you there.” I first heard that statement as an aspiring young professional participating in a leadership development conference in Portland, Oregon. The presenter, from World Vision, made the point that clarity of vision … Continue reading Crystal Clear Vision
“I can’t wait to introduce you to our donors at the gala! They want to hear your vision.” My what? I knew better than to say that out loud, as I stared across the dark wood desk at her, our head of fundraising. I had not started my job as president yet, and I was … Continue reading The Vision Thing
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado, President and Chief Executive Officer of Compassion International. Compassion International is a Platinum-level member of Christian Leadership Alliance. Compassion International is a Christian charity dedicated to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion’s supporters help empower local churches to provide individualized … Continue reading Pursuing God-inspired Vision
Vision is the North Star that motivates people to come alongside and go in a new, ambitious direction. It may be at the highest organization-wide level or for a small team within an organization. Vision can bring sweeping organization transformation or focus on improving a small process that impacts just a handful of people. Many … Continue reading Visionary Leadership
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” (Nelson Mandela) If you’re a ministry leader, you likely believe changing the world is possible. You may have dedicated your career to leading your ministry toward finding a way to fund your cause. Yet, the new challenges you face in today’s nonprofit landscape can make the outcome you’re … Continue reading Breakthrough Leadership
