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Discerning a Reference By Ed Fry
Discerning a reference can be a two-edged sword. By Ed Fry ~ Reference checking is a common component of most search processes. It is often one of the final steps taken before a candidate is selected for a position and as such, there is a tendency to treat this function as a formality. Through years…
Read MoreKnowledge Stewards By Jon Hirst
Are you wired to be a good knowledge steward? By Jon Hirst~ My wife and I are raising our children to steward the resources that God has given them wisely. As we walk alongside them in that journey, I have realized that some stewardship responsibilities are easier to get your head around than others. For…
Read MoreGod's Word for Labor Day
Reflections from God’s Word for Labor Day In celebration of Labor Day, we turn to God’s word. We pray you will take time today to meditate on these scriptures and sink into God’s perspective on work. May you see, in a new way, the significance of the work God has called you to do. These…
Read MoreAttention to Value By Mark L. Vincent
A Steward Leader Pays Attention to Value By Mark L. Vincent, PhD CCNL~ When you hear the phrase “maximize financial value” what does it mean to you? Making more profit? (Which feels problematic for many nonprofit and ministry leaders.) Squeezing maximum benefit of each dollar by reducing costs, and thus preserving a bank balance? (Something…
Read MoreMomentum: The Force
MOMENTUM: The force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes For Christian leaders, these are times of both unique challenge and powerful opportunity. But in the midst of the challenges, God is moving hearts. The gospel is bearing fruit. Physical needs are being met. Lives are being changed.…
Read MoreDo Life Like Christ By Nancy Lynn Roberts
God Dares Us to Do Life Like Christ! By Nancy Lynn Roberts ~ Are you A Christian who “lives life out loud’ by being transparent with others about your struggles and your successes? Are you intent on leaving a legacy of faith-filled living? Do you want to share God’s Word as you live out your…
Read MoreShaping a Nation By Dr. Roy Peterson
Shaping a nation by reading, living and sharing the Bible. By Dr. Roy Peterson ~ Much has been said about the Bible’s influence on the nation’s founders, but let’s pick up the story a generation later. In 1816, the year of American Bible Society’s founding, what formative role did Scripture play as the United States…
Read MoreHelp that Never Hurts by Dr. Gary G. Hoag
There is indeed one help that never hurts. By Dr. Gary G. Hoag ~ In recent years, helpful books such as When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert have raised our awareness to the fact that many of our charitable…
Read MoreStewarding Health Care By Donna Lively
Learn three strategies for stewarding health care dollars. By Donna Lively ~ In my role as director of insurance plans for GuideStone Financial Resources. I work with many pastors and ministry leaders who are concerned about their ability to maintain high-quality employee health coverage. These individuals are battling the double whammy of rapidly rising health care…
Read MoreBeing Earnest By Sara Nagelvoort Marlin
The Importance of Being Earnest In Employee Reviews! By Sara Nagelvoort Marlin ~ It’s that time of year for annual performance reviews at my organization, and I’ve been reflecting on the importance of giving clear and timely feedback to those in our care as steward leaders. Effective leaders are those who actively hold team members…
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