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Investing in The Leadership By Tami Heim
Investing in the leadership of a nonprofit is the most significant way to ensure the success of the organization. By Tami Heim ~ On this annual Giving Tuesday, nonprofits from across the country and around the world are seeking support to fuel their work. There are many worthy causes represented with each heartfelt ask. In…
Read MoreSteward Heroes By Mark L. Vincent
We need new heroes, it is time for steward heroes! By Mark L. Vincent ~ Scott Rodin presaged the recent US election with a reminder of how Steward Leaders orient themselves regardless of frightening prospects or outcomes. In the days since, I’ve had opportunity to sit with some CEOs and Executive Directors, for and non-profits,…
Read MoreA Grand Proclamation By Tami Heim
God’s Word is a grand proclamation that His love never quits. By Tami Heim ~ How do we even grasp all that it means to know God and that his love never quits? The definition of never carries with it a divine weightiness – at no time in the past or future: on no occasion;…
Read MoreEngaging Volunteers By Ashley Hurley
Engaging Volunteers: How we’re innovating to serve nonprofits By Ashley Hurley ~ I was working as a young professional in the oil and gas industry. I managed teams, strategized and implemented plans to achieve tough targets. I realized I wanted to use this expertise to assist the nonprofits. I kept asking questions and discovered that…
Read MoreHigh Calling By Israel Gaither
Embrace the High Calling! By Israel Gaither ~ I have never been more keenly aware of the enormous responsibility of those who serve in public and private leadership roles. God continues to teach me, through many years of privileged leadership service, both nationally and internationally. I remain a student and admit that every day of…
Read More5 Tips for Marriages in Ministry By Gary and Jenni Hoag
Five Important Tips for Marriages in Ministry By Gary and Jenni Hoag – This next summer we will celebrate 25 years of marriage while actively engaging in ministry. Over that timeframe our marriage has been filled with highs and lows, much like one of our favorite couples in the Scriptures, Priscilla and Aquila. Priscilla and…
Read MoreThe Winning Combination By Dan Busby
The winning combination for fulfilling kingdom purposes is integrity and skillful hands. By Dan Busby ~ While far from perfect, King David is one of the first ones we think of when the discussion turns to integrity. Asaph, the royal court composer, said David shepherded them with “the integrity of his heart and guided them…
Read MoreA Post-Election Agenda By Scott Rodin
A Post-Election Agenda for Steward Leaders By Scott Rodin ~ This is one of the hardest blogs I have ever written. Today is Sunday, November 6th and you will be reading this on Wednesday, November 9th. I have no way of knowing what you will be feeling as you ponder the election results. Your candidate…
Read MoreMinistry Financial Trends: An Interview with Vonna Laue
Vonna Laue shares her perspective on ministry financial trends. CLA President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Vonna Laue, CPA, managing partner for CapinCrouse, LLP, a national CPA and consulting services firm that since 1972 has provided support in key areas of financial integrity and security for mission-focused nonprofit organizations, churches and higher education institutions..…
Read MoreCheck Your Foundations by Debbie DiVirgilio
Time to check your foundations – are they built on Christ? By Debbie DiVirgilio ~ Most ministries have a mission statement, and some have vision statements and identified organizational values. In today’s world, the message that is being sent to the world by Christian organizations is coming through more loudly through our actions, inactions and…
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