Posts Tagged ‘2013 CLA National Conference’
The Steward Leader Who Kneels By Mark L. Vincent
Are you a steward leader who kneels? On more than one occasion, when speaking on the subject, I’ve created a picture of how this is lived when someone kneels with raised arms. Faithfulness is one of the foundations for an effective resource-raising program. I’ve often summarized the faithful life of the steward as Generous God,…
Read MoreHow To Lead So People’s Brains Can Function By Dr. Henry Cloud
My client, CEO of a 20 billion dollar company, looked at me with one of those expressions that smart people sometimes get when something extra bright goes off in their heads, one of those thoughts that captures even their attention. He looked at me, squinted, and said something like this. “You know what is weird?”…
Read MoreThoughts on Authentic Leadership By Jennie Catron
Learning from a Life Well Lived Last year, I was honored to serve for a day with Missionaries of Charity, the organization Mother Teresa founded in Kolkata, India. While I expected that day to reconnect my heart with the privilege of serving the fallen and forgotten of our world, I was not prepared for the…
Read More3 Components of Fruitful Christian Stewardship Campaigns By Dr. Gary Hoag
The goal of Christian stewardship campaigns is to rally people to participate with God in His work through prayer, service, giving, and social interaction. Done right, campaigns build interpersonal and virtual communities! Because God’s Word contains no magic formula for success, how should we lead? Research reveals that faithfulness to biblical teachings in three areas…
Read More5 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…
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