Posts Tagged ‘leadership’
A Courageous Stand By Lee Ellis
How Faith-Filled Leaders Can Take a Courageous Stand in Today’s Culture By Lee Ellis~ Despite the seeming lack of honor and accountability that we see in our culture today, I still choose to believe that most people that I encounter have good character and will operate ethically. Would you agree? Interestingly though, when I was…
Read MoreIntentionality By Mike Bonem
What happens when a leader shifts from wishful thinking to intentionality? By Mike Bonem~ “I’m looking forward to a season when I’m not dealing with personnel issues.” Those words, spoken by the executive pastor of a large church, still ring in my ears, even though that was years ago. I also remember my response: “This…
Read MoreLife is Full of Lessons By Suzy West
Life is full of lessons. Handle them with care. Really! I love a new project – especially one that will utilize my gifts but also challenges me in the process. God knows this. He created me the way I am. But I’m also a sinful creature that can be too self-assured at times. “Tough project,…
Read MoreDecision Making as a Steward By Howard Rich
Define your leadership philosophy and it will guide your decision making as a steward. By Howard Rich ~ While I attempt to lead as a steward within the organization God has placed me, I sometimes find it difficult to practice stewardship in my actions. To combat this, I began looking for ways to intentionally interact…
Read MoreDeveloping an Organization of Stewards By Kent Wilson
Learn a Practical Approach to Developing an Organization of Stewards By Kent R. Wilson, PhD – Stewardship is not just for leaders or organizational executives. Our basic definition of stewardship, the management of resources belonging to another in order to achieve the owner’s objectives, encompasses almost anyone who has been given resources by another to…
Read MoreAwakenings of a Steward By Howard Rich
Defining moments lead to the awakenings of a steward. By Howard Rich~ My faith journey and involvement in the local church has been filled with many defining moments that have shaped my relationship with Christ, especially my understanding of what it means to be His steward. I came to Christ when I was 15, and…
Read MoreRun the Distance
What if you were willing to run the distance? Growth endeavors require commitment and this resolve is essential to press though the pain of change and transformation. So it is true with your personal leadership growth. And when it comes to achieving a level of leadership excellence, well that demands a moment-by-moment commitment to run…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Leadership with Mark Holbrook
A Perspective on the Legacy of Leadership – An Interview with Mark Holbrook Mark G. Holbrook is passionate about the integration of biblical principles into the workplace. He serves as the vice chairman of Christian Leadership Alliance’s (CLA) board of directors, and as the board chair for ECFA. He has served in various leadership roles…
Read MorePerspective of Leadership By John C. Reynolds
By Dr. John C. Reynolds ~ Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) celebrates its 40th anniversary at the Outcomes Conference and the theme for this year is “perspectives.” What sets us apart as “Christian” leaders is that our perspective of leadership, or starting point of view, originates from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As Christians, we…
Read MoreAn Irrelevant Leader By Aimee Minnich
By Aimee Minnich ~ How do you become an irrelevant leader? Would you ever want to? For followers of Jesus, there’s a tension we are constantly working to manage: the impact of what we do can never be the most important thing we seek and yet we’re called to love (through words and actions) those…
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