Posts Tagged ‘CLA’
4 Sound Instructions for a Steward Leader by Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D.
By Gary G. Hoag, Ph.D. In 1 Timothy 6:3, the “sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ” are set in contrast to false teaching linked to money. In other words, bad teaching related to handling riches was present in the community of faith and Paul wanted Timothy to teach only what was “sound” or…
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 MoreDonor Fatigue? by Dr. Zenet Maramara
By Dr. Zenet Maramara That God owns everything and that we are only stewards of all resources is a biblical truth which Christians believe, but not as popularly practiced. I teach my fundraising-students that these two basic principles of divine ownership and human stewardship should guide their ministry. To believe that God is the owner…
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 MoreHigh-Impact Investment of Time and Talents
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance ~ Proverbs 1:5 We each have something to give and receive in this life. Engaging in a mentoring relationship is a biblical way for you to do both. Wondering if you’re truly ready to take that next step? What follows…
Read MoreLeading a March of Fools by R. Scott Rodin, Ph.D.
By R. Scott Rodin, Ph.D. The mood in the meeting tent was thick with anger, disbelief and frustration. Ten trained leaders were ready for action. Ten warriors were prepared for battle. Forty years of frustration was ready to be appeased and four decades of struggle and suffering was about to be assuaged. And now, this.…
Read MoreQuenching the Universal Thirst for Christ by Kimm Carr
By Kimm Carr A common thread has been woven through my life. It is the power of the Word of God. I experienced the power of God’s Word from the time I grew up in church through the time of my coming to saving knowledge of Christ as a college student. It buoyed me from…
Read MoreThe Word in Every Language by Dal Anderson
By Dal Anderson Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. – Matt. 28:19-20a After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no…
Read MoreThe Steward Leader: A Transformation of Roles by Howard Rich
By Howard Rich The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 teaches the principle of stewardship, and the inescapable fact nothing belongs to a person that has not been entrusted to him by the rightful owner. God is the originator of everything in existence, He grants access to His resources at His discretion, and He…
Read MoreThe Three Phrases Great Leaders Use by Jeremy Kingsley
By Jeremy Kingsley Here are some phrases that can pose difficulties to many of us when our ego gets in the way. Great leaders, however, understand their importance and master them early on. 1. “I was wrong” Whether you’ve made an outright error or had a failure of judgment, there are few things more difficult…
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