Posts Tagged ‘Stewardship’
Stewarding Family Relationships By Zenet Maramara
The Gift of Family Relationships All of a sudden, we find ourselves thrown together and experience different family dynamics at work. In this time of the Covid 19 quarantine, we are forced to stay with each at home. Some are learning how to relate anew with spouse, children, and other relatives. I like to offer…
Read MoreA Cosmic Lifeguard By Jon Lewis
A Cosmic Lifeguard and a Lesson from Genesis The hot sun glistens off the water of the busy community swimming pool as the lifeguard, high up in his elevated chair, scans the summer bathers with a trained eye. Suddenly, he blows his whistle and points to a cluster of young boys engaged in some energetic…
Read MoreThe Stewardship of Power By Howard Rich
The Stewardship of Power and Position Have you ever known someone who let power or position go to his or her head? I’ll bet it was hard for you to follow or respect that leader. Power is an essential force in human relations that can be used for good or evil, but to be a…
Read MoreIn the Beginning – Steward Partners By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
Partners in stewardship was the original plan! Adam and Eve, male and female, were created together as stewards, not as solitary agents. Together, they create a model of true stewardship, which is a mutual, collaborative partnership. God’s calling of stewards in the Garden is not a singular, individual calling – it is communal, inclusive and…
Read MorePrayer: The Practice of Stewardship By Andrea Leigh Capuyan
How is prayer a practice of stewardship? When thinking about cultivating a deeper commitment to stewardship in life, often the practice of generosity directs growth and forward movement. Generosity does cultivate stewardship. Yet, the practice of generosity and selflessness is not enough. There is more for a steward’s daily life and practice. Generosity and hospitality…
Read MoreIncrease SEO Value By DJ Chuang
Six Steps To Increase SEO Value Of Your Nonprofit Website A lot has changed for the internet and search engine optimization (SEO), but there are some tried and true ways to increase your site’s rankings and bring you the traffic you need to grow. Here are six industry-proven steps you can incorporate today. Use…
Read MoreNew Year and a Better You
A New Year is the perfect time to invest in becoming a better you! A New Year represents a new beginning and a renewed commitment to becoming a better you. As a nonprofit leader, this is an excellent time to strengthen your leadership and improve your overall effectiveness. It has been seen through time that…
Read MoreFinancial Stewardship By Dr. Sid Yeomans
Why should Christ-Centered leaders care about financial stewardship? I’m a stewardship nut. It’s God’s call on my life. 40 years ago as a kid growing up on a farm in Iowa I purchased, raised, and sold cattle, budgeted my earnings, and found joy in the impact of generosity. Then I went on to serve in…
Read MoreWhy is budgeting important? By Greg Henson
Why is budgeting important for Christians? If you want a snapshot of where you are in your walk with Christ, pull out your budget and walk through it with a spiritual director, your pastor, and a fellow Christian who is not part of your family together, at the same time, in the same room.…
Read MoreSimple Living By Mark L. Vincent
Simple Living Executive Director – CEO Style Simple living can be a significant challenge for a leader. Whether you are a Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director or even interim CEO, you are responsible for the whole of the organization. Nobody else shares the responsibility for the complexity of the whole at the level you do,…
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