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Enough is Enough! By Jon Lewis
A Deeper Understanding of Enough Today, let me share a new insight that reveals the significance of God, which is more than enough regardless of all we might be facing in life. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms…
Self-Management is Critical to Success By Reggie McNeal
Competent Leaders Practice Self-Management Self-management targets the person who is often the most significant challenge to your leadership: YOU! Many things that leaders must manage are common to leaders of all enterprises. Those who lead in the spiritual arena are not exempt from these challenging elements. Emotions Emotions happen. They are neither good nor bad…
Self-Awareness and Why It’s Critical By Reggie McNeal
Great Leaders Pursue Self-Awareness Self-awareness is the most critical piece of information a leader possesses. I didn’t say self-absorption or self-centeredness. Ironically, these characteristics are most likely to occur in leaders who lack the critical component of self-awareness. What Is Self-Awareness? The dictionary uses various words to portray the meaning of awareness: knowledge, mindful, vigilance,…
A Shepherd, Jesus, and The Sin of the Desert By Dr. Bob Snyder
The Decision to Share Jesus A Bedouin shepherd once encountered a man who persistently spoke about Jesus. The shepherd replied, “I understand why you are persistent. You do not want to commit the sin of the desert.” The shepherd explained to the man, “The sin of the desert is knowing where the water is but…
The Path from Mediocrity to Greatness By Reggie McNeal
Make 2025 A Journey to Greatness There is a path we travel that moves us from mediocrity to greatness. “Deliberate mediocrity is a sin.” I can still recall hearing Elton Trueblood speak those opening words in the chapel at the seminary I attended over four decades ago. Despite his quiet Quaker spirit and diminutive presence,…
The Seek-First Leader by Wesley K. Willmer
Are you a “Seek-First” leader? Have you ever asked what are the traits of a Matthew 6:33 “…seek first the kingdom of God” leader and the organizations they serve? “SEEK FIRST” is the Christian Leadership Alliance Outcomes Conference 2025 theme, and it seems timely to explore what it means to be a seek-first leader. With…
To Love What You Do By Dr. Mark L. Vincent
Can an executive leader love an organization? Smarmy and pledged affection for spicy chicken sandwiches, toilet paper, or a preferred brand of coffee, which is not the definition of love in this question! Also, not in play is a type of pseudo-love that confuses the self with the object of affection. It is not an…
Outcomes Academy Winter Term 2025 is Ready for You!
The Winter Term Offers a Strong Start to 2025 Attention, all Christian Leadership Alliance members: your Outcomes Academy WinterTerm 2025 awaits you! There is no better way to start a new year than with a cohort of leaders who are kindred spirits, sharing your passion for stewarding ministry with excellence and doing it from the…
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…
Only Three Words By R. Scott Rodin
The Words That Change Everything Many words and phrases carry Christmas messages. Whether sacred or secular, they conjure memories from the whimsical to the holy. The Christmas season is filled with them. These Christmas themes are nostalgic and heartwarming, a welcome relief from the relentless words and images depicting the increasing madness of the world…
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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.
