Posts Tagged ‘CLA’
CLA Ministry Spotlight: Compassion International
Today’s Spotlight is on Christian Leadership Alliance Founder’s Council Member: Compassion International Compassion International is a child advocacy ministry that works to release children from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion’s core focus is child development through sponsorship. They are deeply committed to the children and families they serve. Their work extends beyond…
Read MoreStrategic Leadership In Action
Strategic Leadership – An Interview with Edgar Sandoval CLA president and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Edgar Sandoval, Chief Operating Officer; World Vision, U.S. Sandoval is responsible for overseeing the implementation of World Vision’s U.S. operations and strategic plan. Sandoval joined World Vision in 2015, bringing with him a strong background in general management, strategy,…
Read MoreYour Story Matters By Kimberly Holmes Wiggins
Use every opportunity to share your story. We all have a story to be told. Mine changed dramatically on April 16, 2016. You see, I can never get those lights out of head, nor that one sentence: “Ma’am, we hate to inform you that your husband is deceased.” The trooper said it like I had…
Read More10 Mistakes Ministry Leaders Make By Mike Loomis
10 Mistakes Ministry Leaders Make with Their Books Books can make, break, or elevate a brand depending on the amount of mistakes that are made along the way. For a ministry leader, a book is the ultimate business card and a creative way to expand your voice. Since I already know you want to publish a…
Read MoreCLA Founder's Council Member: Christian Community Credit Union
Announcing CLA Founder’s Council Member Christian Community Credit Union Christian Leadership Alliance is delighted to introduce and share information with you about one of its newest Founder’s Council members, Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU). A Founder’s Council (Platinum) membership is a firm commitment to the Alliance and its mission. Those at this level care deeply…
Read MoreLeveraging Natural Assets By David Raley
One Highly Effective Habit of a Chief Development Officer – Leveraging Natural Assets By Dave Raley ~ The best development leaders in the world recognize that every organization has what I call “natural assets.” Natural assets are things that are unique to that organization, and with a bit of creative thinking, they can be leveraged…
Read MorePrayer Culture By Solomon Lujan
The Power of a Prayer Culture By Solomon Lujan ~ If you want to ingrain one transformational habit into your company’s culture, may I suggest that none is more important than prayer. Let’s be clear: There is no power in a prayer culture itself. The power is in Jesus. But prayer is the conduit, the…
Read MoreCross-ing Ourselves By Mark L. Vincent
What does cross-ing ourselves reveal about what we believe? By Mark L. Vincent ~ For those of us who observe the church year, Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday. Many of us will receive an imposition of ashes on our foreheads in the sign of the cross, marking our humility and penitence before God.…
Read MoreUnnamed Characters By Gary Hoag
Here is what we learn from three unnamed New Testament characters. By Gary Hoag ~ Lately, in my daily walk with Jesus I am learning a lot from unnamed NT characters. Stewards that pastor churches and administrate ministries often look at named saints in the Scriptures for inspiration and instruction. In this post, I highlight my top…
Read MoreA Culture of Accountability By Mike King
A Culture of Accountability – Being on Mission at Volunteers of America By Mike King ~ In leading an organization that helps the most vulnerable members of our society, a culture of accountability means much more to me than answering to my board of directors or meeting financial benchmarks. Failing in our mission can literally…
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