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More on the Steward Follower By Dr. Kip Warton
The Steward Follower Owns the Vision Let me introduce you to the idea of being a ‘steward follower.’ A steward follower is an individual who understands and commits to the owner’s vision, mission, and objectives (MOVs). What is God’s vision for your work? Does His mission move you to go to work each day? Perhaps…
Read MoreA NEW Church Compensation Tool By Caitlin Edwards
Church Law & Tax to Launch New Church Compensation Tool For more than 10 years, Church Law & Tax has been creating the Compensation Handbook for Church Staff to help churches better understand fair pay for those serving in ministry. The book has helped countless churches plan compensation packages. But it’s become clear a physical book is…
Read MoreEquipped to Do More – A Special Offer Just for You
Are you ready to be equipped to do more? The Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) program is designed to equip leaders to do more. This special CLA program advances biblical principles and professional standards in Christian nonprofit organizations. Christian nonprofits need leaders who have proven expertise and certified excellence in their professional fields. Perhaps it…
Read MorePart I: Fundraising Staff Challenges By Derric Bakker
Key Challenges with Fundraising Staff Talented people are essential to assuring success in fundraising. Nothing tops talent. Your fundraising personnel are one of your organization’s most valuable assets. For too many nonprofits, however, critically important roles have become a revolving door. Epic Turnover A recent national survey of 250 nonprofit organizations revealed that a whopping…
Read MoreWhat is a Steward Leader? By Howard Rich
What defines a steward leader? I am in a conversation about leadership and begin referring to steward leaders, and the person I am speaking with gets a quizzical look on their face. The scene replays countless times. At a convenient time in the conversation, this person will graciously correct me and point out I am really…
Read MoreA King’s Coin By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
A king’s coin offers us kingdom perspective. In the ancient world Caesar’s coin promised privilege, access. The image of Caesar was stamped on currency. It was his image, which gave a coin its value and weight. Caesar’s coin was an extension of his power. It fortified his empire. It secured his reach. Under Caesar’s rule,…
Read MoreThe Steward's Gift By Mark L. Vincent
It is the steward’s gift to give to others after us. By Mark L. Vincent ~ To be a steward is to know in our bones that what we are responsible for was given to us with intent, and that this gift will be given to others after us. We live in a world where…
Read MoreBoard Trust By Mark Luckey
Trust is fundamental to strengthening board relationships. By Mark Luckey ~ I have found over the years that of all the various ingredients for a positive relationship between CEO and board, the most important is trust. With it, almost any obstacle can be overcome. Without it, even the best of relationships will soon erode. Here…
Read MoreStewards Under Authority By Howard Rich
LEARNING FROM ANOTHER STEWARD UNDER AUTHORITY By Howard Rich ~ Those of us in leadership positions are in and under authority, and can learn a thing or two from another man under authority in Scripture. Matthew 8:5-13 teaches a great lesson on authority, where it comes from, and how to use it. A centurion came…
Read MoreRisk Management By Persuitti, Bushnell, and Rice
Risk Management: It’s vital for your ministry. By Peter A. Persuitti, Phil Bushnell and Dr. James A. Rice ~ Think of risk management as a prudent, informed enabling of the ministry that is the lifeblood of our building Christ’s kingdom on earth. Risk management is “vital”. In fact, the word vital derives from the Latin…
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