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5 Rules of Engagement for Ministry Marketing By Shannon Litton
Mission-minded ministry leaders often overlook (or choose to set aside) the critical job of building a sustainable and effective brand. Ministries must not underestimate brand management’s vital role in engaging and sustaining relationships with those who make their work possible. Your audience today requires authenticity. The shiny, perfectly packaged messages of yesterday are no longer…
Thoughts on Authentic Leadership By Holly Moore
Authenticity is Built on Trust The leaders who impacted me the most early in my career led authentically. I was open to their influence because the relationship was built on trust and open communication. Now, I am trying to emulate their example and continue to grow in my ability to lead authentically. It makes or…
Seeking the Right Applause By R. Scott Rodin
A bookmark of mine carries a thought that has stayed with me throughout my years in leadership. It reads, “It doesn’t matter if the world knows, or sees or understands; the only applause we are meant to seek is that of nail-scarred hands.” Leaders are exposed to opportunities to generate applause. It can come in the…
More on Leadership from Dr. Wess Stafford
CLA President and CEO Tami Heim shares the rest of her interview with Dr. Wess Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International. Dr. Stafford, CLA is honored to have you as a keynote for CLA’s 2013 Conference, “The Authentic Leader.”How important is authenticity? People hunger for authentic leaders. As a follower of Christ, living without integrity is not an option.…
Talking Leadership with Dr. Wess Stafford
CLA President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Wess Stafford, president and CEO of Compassion International. Stafford, an internationally recognized advocate for impoverished children, is the author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute. He has announced his upcoming retirement after 35 years of service at Compassion, including the past 19 as…
The STEW of Steward Leadership By Mark L. Vincent
A stew is either a mess or good to eat. One has to look at the context to know what it is. Even more, a fine meal becomes toxic over or under-rationing the ingredients or not inserting them properly. The STEW of a steward leader is much the same. The context in which they serve,…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #11
Embrace the High Calling If you are a leader serious about making a difference in your role, I suggest you consider the why of the responsibility assigned to you. As a believer, you are gifted with a task that is too noble to describe merely as a profession. You are in a place to serve…
5 Characteristics of a Steward Leader By Kent R. Wilson
Steward leaders have their roots as far back as in ancient Greece, Rome, and Israel, where stewards ran most of the commercial enterprises, estates, farms, and even political services. They were given considerable latitude and freedom to manage the business or estate with the trust and confidence of the owner. A steward leader is someone…
5 Stories Every Fundraiser Must Learn to Tell By Ron Frey
Every fundraiser knows that a compelling story told extremely well is what makes your cause real to people. Stories help us influence donors to express their love for God and others through generosity. Yet how do you tell the same story repeatedly without evoking a yawn from your donors? A child is fed and clothed.…
Weekend Words of Wisdom #10
Be A Coach The success of any organization will largely depend on whether the leader has chosen the right people for the right jobs, just like a coach forming a team. Once the right people are on the team, a coach helps them succeed by allowing them the freedom to use their gifts. Jesus is…
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