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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…

Religious Freedom: An Interview with Dr. Russell Moore

Religious Freedom, Evangelicals and Culture ~ An interview with Dr. Russell Moore Dr. Russell Moore serves as the eighth president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention, the moral and public policy agency of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. The Wall Street Journal has called Moore “vigorous, cheerful, and…

Defining a Future By Janet Stump

Defining a Future that Leads to Flourishing By Janet Stump~ In his classic book, Leadership is an Art, Max DePree, made the oft-quoted statement, “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” And as simple as that might sound, “reality” in a highly pluralistic society is not as easy to define as one…

Are you an origial?

Are You An Original? By W. Scott Brown

Are You An Original? By W. Scott Brown ~ Recently I read a compelling new book: Originals: How Nonconformists Move the World (Viking, 2016) by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Adam Grant of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. In it Grant says: “The Declaration of Independence promises Americans the unalienable rights…

How You Measure Success By R. Scott Rodin

How you measure success in this life will dictate the way you live, the impact of your leadership and the legacy you will leave. By R. Scott Rodin PhD.. ~ Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions”…

God Has a Plan by Rich Stearns

God has a plan for every leader. By Rich Stearns ~ God has gifted us as well as the people around us. Eric Liddell was an Olympic gold medalist portrayed in the Academy Award-winning movie Chariots of Fire. Before he entered into full-time missionary work, he participated in the Olympics. Some criticized him for this…

Trust is Essential By Howard Rich

Trust is Essential to the Steward By Howard Rich – Trust is a scary thing, requiring me to become vulnerable and open to criticism, which may result in hurt feelings, pain, and frustration. However, I know my life is probably less vibrant and fulfilling because I failed to trust people God put in my path…

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