Posts Tagged ‘Executive Leadership’
Leading 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…
Read MoreLead by Waiting for God’s Timing…And Live Like Jesus By R, Scott Rodin
Today concludes this series on the five surefire ways to lose your reputation as a leader…and live like Jesus. For everyone in leadership who wants to follow Jesus, I suggested on Monday that the best place to start is Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon…
Read MoreDefy Success…And Live Like Jesus By R. Scott Rodin
This week, I am breaking down the five surefire ways you can lose your reputation as a leader…and live like Jesus. Fail to live up to other’s expectations Tell the truth Don’t defend yourself Defy success Lead by waiting for God’s timing in everything Today, I review the fourth way of leading in obedience to…
Read MoreDon’t Defend Yourself…And Live Like Jesus By R. Scott Rodin
Are you ready to lead in a selfless, sacrificial way? This week, I explore the five surefire ways to lose your reputation as a leader…and live like Jesus. Fail to live up to other’s expectations Tell the truth Don’t defend yourself Defy success Lead by waiting for God’s timing in everything Today, I unpack number…
Read MoreTell the Truth…And Live Like Jesus By R. Scott Rodin
Are you ready to lead in a selfless, sacrificial way? This week, I explore the five surefire ways to lose your reputation as a leader…and live like Jesus. Here’s the list: Fail to live up to other’s expectations Tell the truth Don’t defend yourself Defy success Lead by waiting for God’s timing in everything Today,…
Read MoreFail to Live Up to Other’s Expectations By R. Scott Rodin
Learning to lead like Jesus For everyone in leadership who wants to follow Jesus, I would suggest the best place to start is Philippians 2:7, where Paul tells us that Jesus “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant.” It does not say Jesus became a man of immoral…
Read MoreThe Stages of Stewardship By Ken R. Wilson
A Historical Look Stewardship has not always had the same meaning throughout history. Excellent studies have been done on the development of stewardship in the history of the Christian church by Luther Powell and Robert Lynn Wood. In their analyses, one can see the roots of modern definitions and stewardship misconceptions that arose from the…
Read MoreThe Stewardship of Your Intellect By Mark L. Vincent
If a steward leader is a steward of all the assets entrusted to them, then they are a steward of their 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…
Read More