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Thank God It’s… By Scott Rodin
Rethinking our view of work in light of God greater mission. “Thanks God it’s Friday!” Have you ever said that? Thought it? If we’re not careful we can fall into a distorted view of work that permeates our culture. For many, work is the toilsome necessity that we endure in order to enjoy the good…
Get Ready for a Revolution of Generosity By Rich Haynie
Join the Revolution! Each of us on the OC Stewardship Ministries Team has chosen to be involved in what we call, “a revolution in generosity”. The US citizen has contributed 2-3% annually to charity overour 200+ years of existence. To improve this, we believe that a movement must take place with our partners; that we…
Enduring the Worst Day of Your Life By Matt Fore
How Do You Endure the Worst Day of Your Life? Why is it in life you always get in the wrong line at the department store? It was the shortest one and seemed like a good idea but, as usual, you’re behind a lady who is looking through a pocketbook/file cabinet for a two-dollar coupon. You’ll never make it on time.…
Life on Loan by Scott Rodin
What changes when we live life on loan? As stewards, we understand that all of life is on loan, and we respond by living lightly in this world as caretakers of that which is not ours. This results in a life of real freedom to which we respond with joyful obedience. These are the marks…
17 Ways to Hit Refresh By David Sanford
17 Ways Christian Leaders Can Hit the “Refresh” Button Every Christian leader who still wants to be in the ministry five years from now needs to take a day or two off each quarter to hit the “refresh” button. The most valuable assets we have, after all, aren’t our offices, computers, books and other tangible…
Leaders Know When to Act Promptly By Paul Swamidass
What difference does it make when a leader acts promptly? Joseph of Arimathea acted promptly and there is much we can learn by his example. Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Pilate was…
The Unplanned Life By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Stewarding an Unplanned Life 2019 is proving to be a year of the unexpected and unplanned for me as well as for many friends I know. Quite frankly, it’s been hard, exhausting, and confounding. Perhaps you are in the same boat. The truth is when I pause and reflect on the past, every season of…
Outcomes Academy Online – Summer 2019
Outcomes Academy Online Summer Session is Ready for You! Leaders are learners and this summer is an opportunity to be seized. The Outcomes Academy Online Summer session is ready to run! The Academy offers in-depth leadership training on a state-of-the-art online platform. The courses are interactive and the 10-hour modules have been developed by some…
Outcomes 2020: Transform
Transform: v. To make a thorough and dramatic change in form, appearance, and character As a leader, you know the continuous pressures of high-velocity change. The needs and challenges in today’s world are increasing, even as technology rapidly advances and access to information grows. We as leaders are experiencing a perfect storm of colliding change-agents.…
Do No (Technological) Harm By Mark L. Vincent
Technological advances require stewardship. A couple of now tattered technological articles from the 2 May 2019 Wall Street Journal found their way into my backpack. They are: Workers, your Robot Overlords have Arrived, by Greg Ip Digital Data in Health Care Promises much, Has Limits, by Joseph Walker, Peter Loftus and Brianna Abbott…
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