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Faith and Prayer By Lea Carawan
Faith and prayer – the bedrock of our nation’s character. By Lea Carawan ~ From the planting of a cross and the prayers that were offered at Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settlement in 1607, people in this country have placed their fervent trust in God. This simple act of humble faith has…
Momentum By W. Scott Brown
How can God use us to create a shift in momentum? By W. Scott Brown~ I vividly remember the game. Well into the third quarter, our undefeated high school football team trailed a powerful rival in their home stadium. The opposing team was playing well. Their raucous fans were ecstatic. We, by contrast, were stunned.…
Awakenings of a Steward By Howard Rich
Defining moments lead to the awakenings of a steward. By Howard Rich~ My faith journey and involvement in the local church has been filled with many defining moments that have shaped my relationship with Christ, especially my understanding of what it means to be His steward. I came to Christ when I was 15, and…
9 Conveyances of the CCNL By Mark L. Vincent
Nine conveyances of the CCNL and what it says about you. By Mark L. Vincent~ I’ve been involved in what is now the Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program since the late 1990’s, watching it morph and grow and become a professional credential to be taken seriously. When you see the CCNL designation behind someone’s name…
The Three-fold Process by Mark L. Vincent
What is the three-fold process? By Mark L. Vincent ~ I am revisiting the three-fold process of becoming a Steward Leader that Scott Rodin identifies in his book The Steward Leader. 1. Discovery – Coming to a new and deepened understanding about the nature and will of God for a person. The Steward Leader discovers…
Lonely At The Top By Dr. Kent R. Wilson
Are you feeling lonely at the top as you lead the organization? By Dr. Kent R. Wilson If you are leading an organization and feeling a bit lonely, it’s normal. The bigger question is, as a leader, whom can you turn to for trusted advice, perspective, experience, and accountability? When you have important decisions to…
Run the Distance
What if you were willing to run the distance? Growth endeavors require commitment and this resolve is essential to press though the pain of change and transformation. So it is true with your personal leadership growth. And when it comes to achieving a level of leadership excellence, well that demands a moment-by-moment commitment to run…
Your Favorite Bible Verse By Dr. Gary G. Hoag
What’s your favorite Bible verse on stewardship? By Dr. Gary G. Hoag Recently I was asked to write a reflection of about 150 words about a favorite Bible verse that has been formative in my personal Christian stewardship and generosity journey. Here was my reply. “As a biblical scholar who helped review the content of…
Membership Matters
Membership Matters: Five reasons why membership is right for you! Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) has a rich history, and many dynamic leaders have invested in this organization through the years. The name has changed several times, but the dedication to providing Christian leaders with the best in leadership training and resources has always been at…
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.