Posts Tagged ‘The Outcomes Conference’
Engaging Volunteers By Ashley Hurley
Engaging Volunteers: How we’re innovating to serve nonprofits By Ashley Hurley ~ I was working as a young professional in the oil and gas industry. I managed teams, strategized and implemented plans to achieve tough targets. I realized I wanted to use this expertise to assist the nonprofits. I kept asking questions and discovered that…
Read More5 Tips for Marriages in Ministry By Gary and Jenni Hoag
Five Important Tips for Marriages in Ministry By Gary and Jenni Hoag – This next summer we will celebrate 25 years of marriage while actively engaging in ministry. Over that timeframe our marriage has been filled with highs and lows, much like one of our favorite couples in the Scriptures, Priscilla and Aquila. Priscilla and…
Read MoreThe Winning Combination By Dan Busby
The winning combination for fulfilling kingdom purposes is integrity and skillful hands. By Dan Busby ~ While far from perfect, King David is one of the first ones we think of when the discussion turns to integrity. Asaph, the royal court composer, said David shepherded them with “the integrity of his heart and guided them…
Read MoreA Post-Election Agenda By Scott Rodin
A Post-Election Agenda for Steward Leaders By Scott Rodin ~ This is one of the hardest blogs I have ever written. Today is Sunday, November 6th and you will be reading this on Wednesday, November 9th. I have no way of knowing what you will be feeling as you ponder the election results. Your candidate…
Read MoreMinistry Financial Trends: An Interview with Vonna Laue
Vonna Laue shares her perspective on ministry financial trends. CLA President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Vonna Laue, CPA, managing partner for CapinCrouse, LLP, a national CPA and consulting services firm that since 1972 has provided support in key areas of financial integrity and security for mission-focused nonprofit organizations, churches and higher education institutions..…
Read MoreA Spectacle of Glory By Joni Eareckson Tada
A Spectacle of Glory: God’s Light Shining through Me Every Day By Joni Eareckson Tada – As leaders in the kingdom, you and I are on stage. Others are watching. We can do our part well, building up the entire audience. Or, when trials assault us, we can ad-lib by acting out our resentments, bringing…
Read MorePreserving Culture By Jeff Jernigan
Preserving Culture in Faith-Based Organizations By Jeff Jernigan ~ A culture is only as good as its leadership. Programs, mission integration, and other methods of establishing and growing a distinct culture are important, but only if the desired traits for the organization are being demonstrated on a day-to-day basis by people in leadership roles. A…
Read MoreEmpowered Momentum By Tami Heim
Holy Spirit Empowered Momentum By Tami Heim~ In the book of Acts, we see God at work in powerful ways. We feel the incredible momentum of the gospel of Jesus Christ advancing through the work of the Apostles. Despite adversity, the Holy Spirit empowered the momentum of the early church and Christ’s great work in…
Read MoreTop 10 Questions By Dingman and Kidd
TOP 10 QUESTIONS EMPLOYERS WISH THEY HAD ASKED By Bruce Dingman and Rich Kidd~ Everyone has regrets, but after a bad hire, those “should have asked” questions pile up quickly! While typically an employer thinks ahead of time what questions they want to ask someone in the interview process for a leadership role, hindsight can…
Read MoreAn Ethical Recruiter By Dingman and Kidd
An Ethical Recruiter: Ethics and the Executive Search Process By Bruce Dingman and Rich Kidd~ Almost every organization wants to operate with high ethics, be professional and treat people well. But many people are unfamiliar with the executive search process and are unclear what they should do and what their search consultant should do. To…
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