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Leadership Principles Found In Matthew By Ed Fry
6 Executive Leadership Principles from the Gospel of Matthew In the Gospel of Matthew, we find leadership so radically different from how the religious leaders of the day lived their lives. Jesus revolutionized what it means to be a leader, and it astounded the people around him. And it drew many to him. The way…
Ought a Steward Leader Use ChatGPT? By Dr. Al Hearne
Starting the Conversation About Using ChatGPT In my lifetime, I have seen three primary responses to adopting new technology like ChatGPT. Some people love and immediately use it, some are apprehensive and slowly try it, and some reject it. Yet over time, the new technology becomes commonly used by the masses. Rarely have I ever…
Lead with an Optimistic Attitude
4 Resilient Ways to Lead with an Optimistic Attitude Here’s the bottom line of being resilient—first, you must be optimistic. Believe that there is a good outcome, and then do your part to reach it with a positive mindset. Optimism Under Pressure One of my resilience stories occurred as a young fighter pilot when I…
The Mistake Most Stewards Make by Dr. Gary G. Hoag
When my wife and I got married, we lived like most Americans. We bought stuff, ate out, gave a percentage of our income, traveled, and enjoyed occasional treats. We had credit cards which made it easy to spend. On the surface we looked like good stewards. But within two years, we realized we only had…
Lost in a Maze of Self-Reliance By R. Scott Rodin
Lost and The Need for the Way Out Sometimes, leaders lose their way. Amidst personnel challenges, cultural pressures, financial uncertainties, and self-doubt, we can muddle along, unsure of where we are going. Unexpected challenges, unsuccessful strategies, criticism of our best efforts, and rapid change can bring us uncertainty, lack of direction, and even despair. Do…
Summer Books For a Leader Like You!
Summer Books To Inspire Your Leadership Journey Summer books are a great way to sharpen and expand your thinking. W. Scott Brown, Vice President of Learning Experience and Resources for Christian Leadership Alliance, has curated s list of books perfect for summer reading! He has also added helpful overviews and a few podcasts by some…
A Command for Leaders By Ed McDowell
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go. ~Joashua 1:9 NLT Joshua was stepping into leadership of the Israelite nation. He was following none other than Moses. Joshua would be the leader to fulfill God’s promise of receiving a…
Capital Campaigns and Baseball by Pat McLaughlin
Capital Campaigns Are a Lot Like Baseball I’ve been a high school and college umpire for 35 years and have learned that successful capital campaigns are much like baseball. A pitcher needs to prepare and strategize before throwing the ball; your ministry needs to plan and set goals before pitching your campaign. Great pitchers deliver…
The Christ-Centered Nonprofit Board By Marilyn Sappington
Top Three Priorities of a Christ-Centered Nonprofit Board Christ-centered nonprofit organizations have a unique purpose and perspective, seeking to serve others in alignment with Christian principles. The three crucial elements for the success of a nonprofit board include the following, Mission, Vision, and Values Evangelical nonprofit boards are driven by a calling to serve Jesus…
It’s A Call to Action by Dr. Marybeth Leavell
Do you have a call to action? I was immediately intrigued by the title and focus of this book, A Call to Action. It is accurate in its assessment of the culture and challenging in its assessment of the need. Dr. Scott Rodin articulately declared this need for action in the preface by stating: “As…
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