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Faithfulness Over Provision By Chris McDaniel
The Legacy of Faithfulness In this post, I challenge the popular notion that provision equals leadership and offer a more lasting, biblical, and meaningful alternative: unwavering faithfulness in relationships, especially marriage. For generations, men have been taught — subtly and explicitly — that their primary duty is to provide for their families. From early biblical…
Read MoreGiving and Generosity by Dr. Zenet Maramara
Core to Discipleship and Mission Advance are Giving and Generosity For fundraisers and nonprofit leaders in Christian ministry, stewardship, giving, and generosity are not just fundraising tools—they are central to discipleship and mission fulfillment. They become powerful means of spiritual formation, culture shaping, and Kingdom advancement when understood biblically and practiced faithfully. The Missing Piece…
Read MoreA Biblical Perspective on Endowments By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
A Different View of Endowments The earliest recorded financial endowments date back to Rome in the second century. In A.D. 176, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius established endowed professorships for different schools of philosophy in Athens. By the Middle Ages, the establishment of endowments became a common practice across the Holy Roman Empire for religious and…
Read MoreWhat I Miss Most About Senior Leadership By Alec Hill
Senior Leadership Reflections of a Retired President A decade has passed since I left senior leadership. For the most part, my life has moved into a wonderful season of mentoring, teaching, and doting on grandchildren. I am very rich. Yet, reflecting, I occasionally wonder whether I miss leading a ministry. The answer is complex –…
Read MoreTradition or Transformation By Ed McDowell
The Transition from Tradition to Transformation Jesus responds to concerns about dishonoring long-standing traditions by focusing on transformation. “Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.”…
Read MoreOutcomes Conference 2025 and Those Who Made it Possible
The Alliance Community Celebrates the Outcomes Conference 2025 We are grateful to all who joined us for the Outcomes Conference 2025 and thank all who made this event possible. Every year, it is the best expression of what this community represents. All participants and contributors bring their best for the good of all. Leaders come…
Read MorePlease Deal with Your Issues First By Ed McDowell
Strong Leaders to Prioritize Their Issues First Leaders have the responsibility and authority to address issues in others thoughtfully. When addressing something in someone else’s life, consider Jesus’ instruction. Deal with Your Issues First “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you…
Read MoreLeading with Authority and Vulnerability By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Mastering an Intentional Balance of Authority and Vulnerability Authority and vulnerability are essential for building an empowered and flourishing community. When authority and vulnerability are not properly employed, then relationships are defined by abuse and dysfunction. God’s Mandate Good leaders seek to create the best growth environment for the organization and all its people. Following…
Read MoreThe Remarkable Outcomes Conference 25 Experience Guides
Meet This Year’s Experience Guides! If you are coming to the Outcomes Conference 2025, our Experience Guides are ready to serve you. And you can’t join us this year, these are remarkable people we want everyone to know! These leaders are dear to us, and we give thanks for how they turn our hearts and…
Read MoreDr. Arthur Satterwhite III: Outcomes 25 Highlight
Dr. Arthur Satterwite III Reveals the RELATE Project Findings Tami Heim and Dr. Arthur Satterwhite III discussed Young Life’s new RELATE Project in the Winter edition of Outcomes magazine. We are eager to have Dr. Sattrwhite and his panel share in greater depth about the findings during his main stage presentation at The Outcomes Conference 2025 in Dallas. A…
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