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Fruit That Lasts by Dr. R.Scott Rodin

No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. – John 15: 4 By Dr. R. Scott Rodin ~ A number of years ago, God confronted me with a significant fallacy that I had been living with for most of my…

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We Forget By Heather Day

How quickly we forget and give up a greater joy and purpose. By Heather Day ~ How quickly we forget the Scriptures are filled with stories of times when God provided for His people. And of course we see the subsequent forgetfulness of His people in recalling those provisions. For example, the Gospels of Matthew…

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Measure Success By Dr. R. Scott Rodin

How you measure success in this life will dictate the way you live this life and the legacy you will leave. By Dr. R. Scott Rodin ~ “How do you measure success?’ In my work as a consultant for not-for-profit organizations, I am ask this questions at the start of every consultation.  I have found…

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The Power of the Annual Report By Randon Samelson

The Annual Report is a ministry’s single most important and powerful tool! By Randon Samelson ~ At COUNSEL & CAPTIAL we believe the annual report of  Christian Churches and ministries is the single most important and powerful tool they have to tell their story. To incentivize them to pay closer attention to their reports, we…

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Vocation By Dr. Christina Crenshaw

Understanding Our Vocation By Dr. Christina Crenshaw ~ Understanding our vocation changes the way we lead and serve. One of the most celebrated modern definitions of vocation comes from theologian Frederick Buechner, who wrote, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Throughout church…

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A Compelling Story By Ron Frey

Learn to tell a compelling story! By Ron Frey Every fundraiser knows that a compelling story told extremely well is what makes your cause real to people. Stories help us influence donors to express their love for God and others through generosity. Yet how do you tell the same story over and over without evoking…

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Live a Life Worthy By Steve Douglass

Live a life worthy of the calling you received – Ephesians 4:1 By Steve Douglass ~ Love God and what he says. Abide in Jesus and follow him. Appropriate the power of the Holy Spirit to do these things. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God “with all our heart and with all…

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Non-Traditional Funding By Mark L. Vincent

What is the challenge for the steward leader and non traditional funding? By Mark L Vincent ~ There is a challenge that comes with non-traditional funding. I am not a CFO, nor an accountant. I am a strategist. My life is spent developing organizations and the leaders who serve them. So, any thoughts about the…

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Momentum: Fueled by Sponsors

Momentum: Fueled by Sponsors Sharing a Common Mission There is no questions that the Outcomes Conference is fueled by the commitment of its sponsors. CLA is grateful for all those who work diligently to make this annual leadership training event happen. The team at CLA is blessed by those who come along side with the…

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Conference Networking By Tami Heim

The Outcomes Conference 2017: 10 Tips for Conference Networking We are only one day out from  The Outcomes Conference 2017 and based on past conference surveys, we know networking is an important part of the conference experience.  I am hard pressed to think of an event or conference where it isn’t! Connection and community matters…

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