Posts Tagged ‘Christian Leadership Alliance’
3 Tips for Sowing Generously from Solomon By Gary G. Hoag
Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening, let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. ~ Ecclesiastes 11:6 From this verse, we can glean three tips about sowing from Solomon that are relevant for leaders and the…
Read MoreThe Performance Management Link By Chad Carter
According to the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, many “certified best” Christian workplaces use performance management processes to help direct performance. This then elevates the level of ministry effectiveness and encourages practices that build healthy workplaces. These healthy workplaces are yet another indicator that there is a direct link between flourishing cultures and effective performance management…
Read MoreHow Does God See Our Giving? By Wesley K. Willmer
Many are talking about the Giving USA report that was recently released. Most people who read these figures see charitable giving in current dollars climb slightly higher year over year and conclude that we should celebrate the growing generosity of Americans. A closer look reveals that our efforts to encourage greater levels of generosity may…
Read MoreCan Better Branding Cause Greater Ministry Impact? By Joan Begitschke
What’s Your Brand Represent? Every organization has a brand, whether it is intentionally managed or not. Your brand represents who you are, what you do, and why your ministry matters to the audiences you care about. Proper attention to your brand lifts all boats. But if left unattended, you have a gaping hole of daily…
Read MoreAre You Leading from the ‘Right-side’ Up? By Scott Rodin
The more I read, study and write about the steward leader, the more often I find myself scratching my head and saying, “really?” This is pretty radical stuff. And as such, the more we seek to embrace the call to be steward leaders fully, the more we will be considered rather strange people. That’s because,…
Read MoreLeading Gen Y and The Lessons Learned By Holly Moore
Several weeks ago, I watched our young staff at Growing Leaders — the nonprofit organization I help lead — host a significant event for educators. It was rewarding to see them embody our core values, serving with excellence. I smiled inside, reflecting on learning to lead them and modeling the way. Investing in the college…
Read MoreIs Steward Leadership Different than Servant Leadership? By Dr. Kent R. Wilson
Although deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian heritage, the first formal application of servanthood to leadership appeared in 1970 with the writings of Robert Greenleaf. A Quaker by background, Greenleaf introduced the idea of servant leadership while a manager at AT&T. Greenleaf defined it as follows: “Who is the servant-leader? The servant-leader is the servant first. […]…
Read MoreLeading in Digital Babylon By David Kinnaman
Our team at Barna continues to explore today’s generation of younger Christians, the vitality of churches and nonprofits, and the tsunami of cultural change around us. I am convinced that we are facing an era of ministry that might be described as digital Babylon: an immersive, reality-redefining experience driven by ubiquitous access to interconnected screens…
Read MoreConfidence in Knowing and Not Knowing By Mark L. Vincent
A Steward Leader knows they do not know everything. The designation of Steward Leader is becoming more widely known. The Steward Leader believes they are granted trust for the welfare of the organization they serve and all who connect to it. The Steward Leader, therefore, takes the long view of personal and organizational transformation. They are…
Read MoreOne Way to Invest in Your Leadership Development with Billy Burnett
A Commitment to Leadership and Learning If you are a nonprofit ministry leader, what are you intentionally doing to invest in your own leadership development? Enrolling in the Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) premier experience known as the Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program is one way to invest wisely in your leadership growth. Designed to…
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