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The Three Phrases Great Leaders Use by Jeremy Kingsley
By Jeremy Kingsley Here are some phrases that can pose difficulties to many of us when our ego gets in the way. Great leaders, however, understand their importance and master them early on. 1. “I was wrong” Whether you’ve made an outright error or had a failure of judgment, there are few things more difficult…
The Steward Leader as Risk-Taker by Kent Wilson Ph.D.
By Kent Wilson Ph.D. Over my 30-some years of managing organizations and resources as a nonprofit leader, I’ve been blessed to see significant growth and expansion in the organizations, but I’ve also experienced significant failure as well. I’ve experienced the highs of growth in mission, resources, and funding, but I’ve also overseen the failure of…
Insights From a Mentoring Expert
Why Does mentoring matter? Katy Dickinson, founder and principal of Katy Dickinson Consulting, says mentoring programs transform not only the individuals involved but also the company itself. Over the years she has developed mentoring programs at organizations around the globe, including Sun Microsystems. She has also spearheaded the TechWomen mentoring initiative at the U.S. Department…
Stewards of Change by Mark L. Vincent
By Mark L. Vincent Change is normal. Some of it is not welcome. Some of it is. The difference is usually what we selfishly perceive the benefit to be. We are not so altruistic that we welcome change benefiting others when it calls for sacrifice from us. When we resist change, we do well to…
Ministry Leaders and Metrics by Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D.
By Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. Governing boards often require ministry leaders to use a variety of “metrics” to report results. These “metrics” often reflect the desired outcomes of ministry activity. Consider some examples of this practice: a Christian school might report enrollment figures, a medical ministry might tabulate the number of patients served, and a…
Keep Your Momentum Going!
The Outcomes Conference: CLA Dallas 2015 has come to and end, but the momentum of the week continues. In partnership with Ministry Grid, CLA has captured the dynamic keynote speakers, back stage interviews and training by key faculty on a Digital Pass that you can own today for only $49.95. We encourage you to order…
PREPARE: Living Your Faith in an Increasing Hostile Culture
Each year, CLA selects one book that captures the spirit of the theme for The Outcomes Conference. For CLA Dallas 2015, the featured book of the year is Prepare: Living Your Faith in an Increasingly Hostile Culture (Moody Publishers 2015) by Dr. J. Paul Nyquist. Much like a person who has awakened from a decades-long…
An Interview with Christine Caine
Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA ) president and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Christine Caine, director of Equip and Empower Ministries. A member of the leadership team for Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia, Christine and her husband Nick are also the founders of The A21 Campaign, an anti-human trafficking organization with the ambition of abolishing slavery…
The Mind and Intent of God
A reading from John 19:23-39, The Voice As Jesus was being crucified, the soldiers tore His outer garments into four pieces, one for each of them. They wanted to do the same with His tunic, but it was seamless—one piece of fabric woven from the top down. So they said, Soldier (to other soldiers): Don’t…
3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Suffocating Leader by W. Scott Rodin Ph.D.
W. Scott Rodin Ph.D. When I was a kid I had a big comforter on my bed that hung down to the floor and kept me warm in the winter. It had another very helpful use. When I forgot (or just neglected) to clean my room, and I would hear my mom coming down the…
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