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The Challenge for Leaders to Focus By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Are you able to focus on the here and now? It can be challenging for leaders to focus on the here and now. Projecting vision and evaluating future opportunities are critical skills for effective leadership. Yet, always looking ahead can be dangerous because we can uncouple from our current reality. Fearlessly pursuing something emerging on…
Empowering Christian Leaders for Excellence
Pursuing Excellence Through Education and Lifelong Learning Leadership excellence drives impact and fosters positive change in any organization. As ministry demands grow more complex, leaders must equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate challenges effectively. Investing in skill development plays a crucial role in this journey, providing individuals with tools to manage their…
Trusting God By Dr. Rob McKenna
Trusting God Amid Your Longing How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Consider and answer me, O…
The Work of Uncoupling Justice and Righteousness By Dr. Bob Snyder
God’s View of Justice and Righteousness Justice is important. God commands it of me. But when I choose to uncouple justice from righteousness, I get myself into trouble. What is the result? …but let him who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises…
The Power of a NU Heart By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
What Difference Does a Nu Heart Make? In times like these, I am reminded of the difference a NU heart can make. As we continue to experience the emotions leading up to and following a presidential election, I have questions about the state of our hearts. Discovering at NU Heart Years ago, my wife Bonnie…
A Charitable Giving Reality Check By Amy Sewell
The Big Picture on Charitable Giving For many organizations, the past year or two haven’t been rosy for charitable giving. But as fundraising professionals, it’s crucial for us to confront these difficulties—downturns and any other challenges—head-on. It starts with understanding the current landscape and being nimble enough to adapt quickly. The Numbers Game Recent reports,…
Stewarding Eternity by Dr. Marybeth Leavell
Eternity – A Sacred Trust in a Temporary World Living as stewards of eternity means living with a mindset transcending the present. We must allow our lives to be shaped not by worldly success or failure metrics but by kingdom values—truth, love, and righteousness. The call to steward eternity means that our actions, decisions, and…
Stewards of Civility By Jon Lewis
Biblical Civility in Turbulent Times During my seven-decade lifetime, no time has demonstrated more of a lack of civil discourse than today. I write this blog approaching the November 5, 2024, U.S. presidential elections. I am not confident that the days and weeks following the upcoming election will be any better, no matter which candidate…
A Special Invitation to the Outcomes Conference 2025 – Seek First!
Seek Him, and You Will Find Him We are grateful that God promises that we will find him when we seek him – wholeheartedly. And when we find him, he will reveal his perfect will to us. As Christian leaders, there isn’t anything more critical to our calling than influencing the thinking, behavior, and development…
Power By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Power for Good Versus Power for Abuse “Now all glory to God, who is able through His mighty power at work within us to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to Him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever, Amen!” Ephesians 3:20-21 God is all-powerful! …