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Resolutions or Promises for you in 2025?

Resolutions or Promises? By Dr. Bob Snyder

Will It Be New Year Resolutions or Standing on Promises? I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but by mid-January, I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change is good, but it is challenging. I have realized that striving for change in my strength is futile. This year, I made no resolutions. Instead, I choose…

Christian Leadership Alliance

Every Christian Leader Thriving

Christ-like Character and Competency Produce Thriving In October 2019, the Christian Leadership Alliance board discerned God moving, and a new vision statement for the Alliance was born: Every Christian leader thriving. After fully adopting that vision statement, it became highly relevant in March 2020 when God provided a remarkable way to unite and equip leaders amid…

Christian Leadership Alliance

Creating and Leading a Christian NPO

A Guide for Starting Your NPO Starting a Christian non-profit organization (NPO) is a profound way to serve God and your community. Christian NPOs embody Christ’s teachings by addressing societal needs, spreading hope, and uplifting the underserved. These organizations serve as vessels to please God by caring for His creation, echoing Jesus’ mission to serve…

Alec Hill top 10 books 2024

My Top Ten Books of 2024 By Alec Hill

Books Worthy of Recommendation Reading books is vital for leaders. It provides wisdom, sharpens judgment, bolsters public speaking, and connects us with others.  “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” ~ Harry Truman Here is my top 10 best book list for 2024. I encourage you to keep on reading! (1) Veritas:…

Kingdom - Centric

Church-Centric to Kingdom-Centric By Reggie McNeal

Understanding the Move from Church-Centric to Kingdom-Centric A church-centric understanding of the church’s mission has blinded us to God’s mission, which he has been pursuing since the Garden. A church-centric orientation assumes that God is primarily concerned with looking after the church and how it gets along, shrinkwrapping God’s mission down to church size. What…

facing the storm

Leading In The Storm by Andrea Leigh Capuyan

A Steward in the Storm Storms, conflicts, or challenges leaders face at work or in ministry offer personal transformation opportunities. Hard times allow good leaders to learn, grow, and improve—to lead others better and serve more faithfully. Plus, the difficulties we face as we lead will change us if we let them. The storm is…

Focus

The Challenge for Leaders to Focus By Andrea Leigh Capuyan

Are you able to focus on the here and now? It can be challenging for leaders to focus on the here and now. Projecting vision and evaluating future opportunities are critical skills for effective leadership. Yet, always looking ahead can be dangerous because we can uncouple from our current reality. Fearlessly pursuing something emerging on…

Leadership Development and Excellence

Empowering Christian Leaders for Excellence

Pursuing Excellence Through Education and Lifelong Learning Leadership excellence drives impact and fosters positive change in any organization. As ministry demands grow more complex, leaders must equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate challenges effectively. Investing in skill development plays a crucial role in this journey, providing individuals with tools to manage their…

Trust God Alone

Trusting God By Dr. Rob McKenna

Trusting God Amid Your Longing How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O…

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Stewards of Civility By Jon Lewis

Biblical Civility in Turbulent Times During my seven-decade lifetime, no time has demonstrated more of a lack of civil discourse than today. I write this blog approaching the November 5, 2024, U.S. presidential elections. I am not confident that the days and weeks following the upcoming election will be any better, no matter which candidate…

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 What is Christian Leadership Alliance?

Christian Leadership Alliance equips and unites leaders to transform the world for Christ. We are the leaders of Christ-centered organizations who are dedicated to faithful stewardship for greater kingdom impact.

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