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Encouragement For Those Who Labor
One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty when public opinion turned against him He never wrote a book He never held an office He never went to college…
Read More4 Ways to Measure Authenticity
By John C. Reynolds, Ph.D. King David of Israel was not perfect, but he was, I believe, authentic. We, in our roles as leaders today, are not perfect, but I know we each want to be authentic. The challenge of course is that not one of us can declare ourselves to be authentic; this is…
Read MoreHow Do You Invest in Your Leadership Development?
In today’s rapidly changing world, Christian ministries need leaders who have proven expertise and certified excellence in their professional fields. But with so many options, how do you invest in your leadership development? Here is one way. Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) offers nonprofit leaders the Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program. This learning experience is …
Read MoreThe Role of Board Members in Advancement
A Kingdom Path Perspective by Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. Christian ministry boards generally provide missional oversight, strategic governance, and fiscal accountability for the organizations they serve. Most are often comprised of committees. The committee tapped with ensuring adequate resources is often called the advancement or development committee. This committee tends to address its governance goals…
Read MoreFaith-Based Retirement Plan Survey
Today’s Reality As Christians, we’ve surrendered our right to live for ourselves and now live for Him. How do we apply that counter-cultural attitude to retirement? Developing a faith-based retirement plan with Him in mind can change our lives. Retirement is not only a reward for past service, but a stepping-stone to future ministry. Did…
Read More10 Ways God Provides – Part 2
By Brian Kluth God is bigger than money. God is our provider. While God may choose to use money as part of his provisions for us, he is much bigger than money and he has many ways he provides. Over the years in Christian leadership I have discovered at least 10 ways God provides for…
Read MoreAbsolute Surrender
By Rebecca Hays Lord teach me the power of absolute surrender. Years ago I was blessed to have a pastor who taught me the value of these words – yet as is true so often in the Christian life, some things are easier said than done. I had no idea of the journey the Lord…
Read More10 Ways God Provides – Part 1
By Brian Kluth God is bigger than money. God is our provider. While God may choose to use money as part of his provisions for us, he is much bigger than money and he has many ways he provides. Over the years in Christian leadership I have discovered at least 10 ways God provides for ministries and…
Read MoreThe Complaining Heart
“Complaining is a cry against God; lamenting is a cry for God. Complaining is self-centered; lamenting is God centered. To complain is to cry against God’s providence; to lament is to cry over God’s providence. Therefore, complaining is always a sin, while lamenting is not.” —Tullian Tchividjian “The whole congregation of the children of Israel…
Read MoreThe Pursuit of God's Will
By Dr. R.Scott Rodin The single most important work we do as steward leaders is to seek to know God’s will and pursue it with obedience and excellence. If you agree, let me ask you how many times you have thought or said out loud, ‘If only we knew for certain what God wanted us…
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