Executive Leadership Archives

Christian Education and Leader Development Showcase

July 31, 2020

Friday Showcase: Higher Education and Leadership Training The week the Alliance showcases higher education and organizations that offer academic degrees and in-depth leadership training. Christian Leadership Alliance exists to equip and unite leaders call to transform the world for Christ. For over 40 years, the Christian Leadership Alliance community has put its years of…

Serenity Now By R. Scott Rodin

July 29, 2020

A Search for Serenity Borrowing from a ‘Seinfeld’ episode, I want serenity and I want it now. Let me start this blog with a confession. I am writing this as much to myself as to you. I am struggling to find God’s promised “peace that passes all understanding.” I am fighting a spirit of discouragement…

Equipping Global Christian Leaders By W. Scott Brown

July 27, 2020

The Call to Go Global! Today’s world, amid a challenging global pandemic and other pressing crises, is in desperate need of the love, hope and heart transformation offered by Jesus Christ. Here at Christian Leadership Alliance, we believe this is an unparalleled moment for Christian leaders to engage for eternal impact. We’re passionate about equipping…

A Cosmic Lifeguard By Jon Lewis

July 15, 2020

A Cosmic Lifeguard and a Lesson from Genesis The hot sun glistens off the water of the busy community swimming pool as the lifeguard, high up in his elevated chair, scans the summer bathers with a trained eye. Suddenly, he blows his whistle and points to a cluster of young boys engaged in some energetic…

Move Away, Toward, and Beyond By Mark L. Vincent

July 8, 2020

What changes when you move in a different direction? The way you move could reveal where you stand today. I’ve not put any headers on the three columns, above. There is something in me that resists labels and categories at this cultural moment. They all too easily end up in name-calling. You might…

Five ways to CHANGE the focus of your board meetings!

5 Ways to Focus Board Meetings By Randy Bronkema

July 6, 2020

5 Ways to Change the Focus of Your Board Meetings You can begin to change the focus your board meeting and achieve great and meaningful work by focusing on five key priorities. Mission First Every time you meet, review the mission and make this a focus. Ensure that your organization has a clear view of…

The Time to Become Less By Howard Rich

July 1, 2020

Stewards Know When It is Time to Become Less Take a moment and think back to a time when you were placed in a new leadership where someone was willing to become less significant because of your new assignment. Was there an advocate that believed in your abilities? Did someone push you along? Our Advocates…

Culture matters most: Four Pillars of Romans 15:5

Culture Over Vision or Mission By Doug Mazza

June 29, 2020

The Culture far outweighs an organization’s vision or mission. Your culture is more important to your success than your vision or mission. All sustainable success requires a great culture. “May the God who gives endurance, and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one…

Learn about Outrageous Justice by Prison Fellowship Ministries

June 26, 2020

Outrageous Justice and An Invitation to Learn More God calls His people to seek justice. But given the complexities of our criminal justice system, how can the followers of Jesus have a clear understanding of the issues and take action to promote peace and restoration? The Need To that end, Prison Fellowship has released…

Timeless Words of Great Wisdom By Scott Rodin

June 24, 2020

Timeless Words of Great Wisdom Are Here for You Timely words of great wisdom seem to live a circular existence. When first uttered, they amaze and inspire. However, after continued use and overuse, they become trite and are set aside. After their time in exile from popularity most will one day find their way back…