Posts Tagged ‘CLA Online Academy’
Steward Your Intellect By Mark L. Vincent
By Mark L. Vincent ~ If you are a steward leader, how do you steward your intellect? Does that go without saying? Perhaps. And yet, acknowledging this is true is not the same as doing the work of expanding one’s base of knowledge, deliberately reducing thinking errors, distinguishing between personal preferences and timeless wisdom, cultivating…
Read MoreA Widow’s Mite by Suzy West
And in the story and the gift of a widow’s mite, I remember once again what it means to give all I have to give. “And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, and He saw a certain poor widow putting in two mites. So He said, ‘Truly I…
Read MoreMilestones Matter by Suzy West
I believe milestones matter, but have you ever wondered why we reflect most intensely on our lives when we hit an anniversary date divisible by 5? I am celebrating my 15th anniversary working at Christian Leadership Alliance and have been experiencing many emotions as I consider these past 180 months – 780 weeks – …
Read MorePersonal Mission Reflections by Dr. Teresa M. Moon
Today’s post is from Dr. Teresa M. Moon, the Founding President/CEO of the Institute for Cultural Communicators (ICC). Teresa uses her doctorate in strategic leadership to develop people and cultures. Teresa is committed to continuous learning, fascinated by culture studies, energized by bold ideas and coffee, passionate about inter generational relationships and teams, and…
Read MoreThe Effectiveness of a Humble Leader by Jeremy Kingsley
By Jeremy Kingsley I suspect that the biggest factor, however, is a growing awareness that it works—and that it leaves everyone involved better off than zero-sum business philosophies where the winners end up on top and the losers don’t matter. At its heart, servant leadership is based on the simplest of concepts: Humility – by…
Read More3 Major Roadblocks to Fundraising as Ministry
By Rebekah Basinger There is much to be gained from the fundraiser’s point of view in approaching our work as a calling. So what’s holding us back? As I’ve talked with people about the challenges of pursuing fundraising as a ministry, the following are the three major roadblocks to fundraising as ministry that have shown…
Read MoreFinding and Fulfilling One's Calling by Jack Goodyear and David Cook
By Jack Goodyear and David Cook In the Christian world, the term “calling” is too often seen as a special vocation for the clergy. As Christian leaders, however, our most important task is to see every part of our life — at work, at home, at church and in the community — as falling under…
Read More4 Ways to Gracefully Let Someone Go by Jeremy Kingsley
By Jeremy Kingsley I hate firing people. My heart always wonders if I could have done more to make it work, or if I should have given them another chance. But I know that I cannot be a good steward and continue to employ people who don’t meet the organization’s standards or reflect its values.”…
Read MoreWaiting on the Wind of God by Dr. Jeffrey W. Steed
By Dr. Jeffrey W. Steed The sails are prepared for action. The marine batteries are fully charged. The drinking water tank is full. The weather has been checked to ensure there are no pending storms. The gas tank is topped off. The boat’s food pantry is fully stocked. It is time to experience the wide…
Read MoreStewards Hold Power Loosely by Howard Rich
By Howard Rich As much as we want to believe we are irreplaceable, that we are the glue holding our organizations together, the reality is we are replaceable. The day after we leave our organization, the sun will rise, the earth will continue to spin, and God’s Kingdom will flourish. Jesus entrusted His Kingdom expansion…
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