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Leaders Investing in Leaders
In 2016, Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) celebrates 40 years of leaders investing in leaders. It all began on March 20, 1976, when a group of 20 people met for the first time in a small meeting room inside the old Rodger Young Auditorium in Los Angeles. The founders of this gathering identified a true felt…
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Creativity Is A Process by Brad Lomenick
By Brad Lomenick~ Ever heard of Dick Fosbury? He changed the trajectory of an entire sport with his new and creative way to high-jump, appropriately titled the “Fosbury Flop,” still in vogue today. Innovation has changed the music industry, moving from records to cassettes to CDs and now digital downloads. The iPhone and iPad changed…
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Christian Influence: An Interview with Dr. Gregory Alan Thornbury
CLA President and CEO Tami Heim interviewed Gregory Alan Thornbury, Ph.D., president of The King’s College in New York City. Thornbury previously served as professor of philosophy, dean of the school of theology and vice president for spiritual life at Union University. He is the author of Recovering Classic Evangelicalism: Applying the Wisdom and Vision of…
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7 Top Holy Land Experiences by Noam Matas
By Noam Matas ~ Every year, thousands upon thousands of worshipers make the spiritual and captivating journey to the Holy Land. Often, many travelers who fulfill this journey have waited their whole lives to visit Israel and walk where Jesus walked. But when they finally make it, they come away with so much more. A…
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Perspectives: Past. Present. Future.
In 2016 Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) celebrates 40 years of equipping and uniting leaders to transform the world for Christ. The theme of the Outcomes Conference: CLA Dallas 2016 is “Perspectives.” That perspective is about where we as Christian leaders and organizations have journeyed together these past 40 years, how we embrace this moment in…
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4 Ways to Gracefully Let Someone Go by Jeremy Kingsley
By Jeremy Kingsley I hate firing people. My heart always wonders if I could have done more to make it work, or if I should have given them another chance. But I know that I cannot be a good steward and continue to employ people who don’t meet the organization’s standards or reflect its values.”…
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4 Metrics for Ministry in the Workplace by Jeff Jones
By Jeff Jones Maybe you have heard a colleague say something like: “This isn’t the place for my spiritual growth; that’s for my church life.” While I understand this argument, I believe it is shortsighted. The ministry workplace also has a role in spiritual development. We are called to be Christ-centered communities. Any other approach…
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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…