Posts Tagged ‘Christian Leadership Alliance’
Transitions By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Transitions and Managing the Changes Here is a biblical principle for transitions that is true on a personal and professional level. “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives!” Psalm 37:23-4 Transition Defined A transition is a change or shift from one state, subject, person, or place…
Read MoreThe Nehemiah Blueprint By Chris Jorgensen
The Nehemiah Blueprint for Building Lasting Impact In January 2022, I spent my morning studying Nehemiah’s book. As I immersed myself in Nehemiah’s story, I realized that his leadership example provides a tremendous roadmap. If we think back to early 2022, faith-based organization leaders faced tremendous challenges. Many leaders were stretched thin, on the brink…
Read MoreOutcomes Conference Mainstage Highlight: Creating a Culture of Encouragement
Outcomes Conference Mainstage Panel Discussion on Shaping Culture During Wednesday afternoon’s Outcomes Conference mainstage session, Ed Fry, founder and president of FaithSearch Partners, is facilitating a vital panel discussion on how Christian leaders shape and create a culture of encouragement. Ed will be teamed up with Elaine Welcome, SVP Christian Media at FaithSearch Partners. Together,…
Read MoreLook for It By James Whitford
Look for The Image-Bearer Beyond the Poverty We See “Look, gangs were a big part of my life. I would always walk out the back door of the house thinking someone might shoot me if I walked out the front.” Jake was 12 then, living in L.A. with his working mom and alcoholic dad. Fast…
Read MoreOutcomes Conference 24 Highlight: Meet Marvin Campbell
Marvin Campbell Equips Disciple Makers Marin Campbell is the U.S. President of The Navigators. He will take the stage for the Christian Leadership Alliance annual Outcomes Conference 2024. His journey of faith brings him to this moment in time. When appointed to his current role, the chairman of the board described Marvin this way, “Marvin is…
Read MoreThe Best Use of Wealth By John M. Thornton
A Biblical Perspective on Wealth Quickly skim through the “Red Letter” section of the Bible, and you’ll find that Jesus has much to say about wealth. Yet there is only one place where he tells us the best use of wealth. In an odd and confusing little parable, the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, Jesus…
Read MoreOutcome Conference 24 Highlight: Dr. Rob McKenna
Dr. Rob McKenna Brings a WiLD Conversation to the Outcomes Mainstage Dr. Rob McKenna, the founder of WiLD Leaders, graces the Mainstage at the Outcomes Conference 2024. He will inspire conversation and community by bringing his infamous WiLD Conversations to life for over 1,000 leaders. Typically hosting these conversations on Fridays with an online community,…
Read MoreHearing God in an Odd Convergence R. Scott Rodin
Convergence of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday From the Heart of a Steward Today represents an interesting convergence of two days. I love Valentine’s Day. I mark the Day with gifts and words conveying my love for Linda each year. It is a warm and bright day amid a dark and dreary season. So, I…
Read MoreBringing It All Together By Dr. Brian S. Simmons
Steward Leadership, Work, and Life Calling Come Together During seasons of rest from work, it is essential to reflect and bring what matters most all together. Even God rested from His work of creation! Human beings, created in God’s image, find meaning and purpose in work. And, like God, it is important to rest from…
Read MoreThe Power of Preparation By Chris Jorgensen
The Power of Knowing Your One Thing In his book The One Thing, Gary Keller makes the case that leaders will have a much more significant impact if they focus on the answer to this question: “What’s the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”…
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