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3 Principles of Truth and Trust
By Dan Busby Trust is difficult to earn, easy to lose, and even more difficult to regain. It has been said “Trust leaves on horseback and returns on foot.” If true, there is no wonder it feels like the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Preakness Stakes have all three been running 24/7 in some high…

Faith-based Retirement Plans and You
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 you know…

Christian Generosity Step #1: Trust God
by Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. As the financial world seems to be collapsing all around us, you’ve probably been tempted to get stressed out and worry about your personal or ministry finances. I know I have! I feel this pressure from our culture, and it feels like the weight of the world on my shoulders.…

CLA Online Academy: September 2013
CLA Online Academy Fall 2013 Term Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) is dedicated to equipping the leaders of Christ-centered nonprofits with the best practices in organizational effectiveness in eight core areas. One of the ways CLA accomplishes this mission is through the CLA Online Academy. This innovative experience is powered by Azusa Pacific Online University, created…

Kingdom Outcomes: Dallas 2014
We face a world of pressing need, but you were called into Christian leadership for such a time as this. Here at CLA we are dedicated to providing you with biblically-based higher thinking that will transform you as a Christian leader as you impact the world for Christ. We focus on helping you to achieve…

Sowing Truth in the Lives of Stewards
by Gary Hoag Recently, I read some of Steve Siebold’s research on “How Rich People Think” in America. Below (in bold) you will find five of his statements, which exemplify the world’s way of thinking. These ideas seek to shape our thinking and the stewards we serve. Steward leaders must understand these false narratives and…

CLA Webcast 6.27.13: The Healthy Borrower
Would a financial institution consider your organization or church to be credit worthy? Find out in the CLA live webcast, How to Look Like a Healthy Borrow, on Thursday, June 27, 2013. This session runs at 9:00 AM PST, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CST and12:00 PM EST. Join Mike Boblit and Randy Marsh from Evangelical Christian…

CLA Online Academy: June 2013
Now is a good time to start thinking about how to make the most out of your summer months. One way to make them count is to invest in your own leadership development. CLA Online Academy has a strong line of up of courses for you to consider. Explore what’s happening this quarter online. Join…

Debt: Biblical Reflections and 3 Applications for Steward Leaders
By Gary Hoag We live in a time when social activists are seeking to end slavery and human trafficking around the globe, while a more nefarious foe has enslaved the peoples of the earth: debt (Proverbs 22:7b). Perhaps we don’t hear much about this because God’s people are no different than the world. How big…

Business Ethics: The Trustworthy Steward
By Howard Rich Recently, I listened to a lecture on ethics in leadership by the late Howard Hendricks, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. He spoke of his participation in a symposium at the Center for Creative Leadership, where it was determined the number one need in business leadership is ethics. In this particular…