Posts Tagged ‘The Outcomes Conference’
5 Unexpected Benefits of a Ministry Rebrand by Shannon Litton
By Shannon Litton ~ Did you know there are 5 unexpected benefits of a ministry rebrand? Perhaps you have gone through a ministry rebrand before. At the time, you knew the importance of getting the look and feel of your organization up to date to keep constituents happy and proud. On a deeper level, you…
Read MoreLead Like Daniel By W. Scott Brown
By W. Scott Brown ~ Lately, I have thought often of Old Testament prophet Daniel and what it would mean to lead like Daniel. My pastor recently led a fascinating sermon series on the book of Daniel, and several books I read in recent months focused on Daniel and his life in Babylon. Like Daniel,…
Read MoreSpiritual Warfare By Johnny Hunt
In a new Christian film, The Young Messiah – set to release on March 11, 2016, the reality of spiritual warfare is brought to light. Remaining true to the character of Jesus revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah is an inspirational story about the childhood of the Savior. It follows the young Messiah as he and…
Read MoreThe Owner Leader By R. Scott Rodin
By R. Scott Rodin ~ There are countless temptations that face us as leaders and three in particular create a perfect storm that can trap us into the bondage of the owner leader. How do you react when people who are seeking to raise funds ask to have access to ‘your people’? Your answer is…
Read MoreIdolatry By Joshua M. Spaulding
By Joshua M. Spaulding ~ The sin of idolatry is one of the most subtle of all sins. While many consider idolatry to be exclusive to the worship of graven images, it goes far beyond that. Most of us in the ministry know this. We know that smart phones, careers, and even personal relationships can…
Read MoreOrganizational Unity By Vicki Harris
By Vicki Harris~ Success happens if you have organizational unity and everyone is working towards the same mission and goals. It is the true essence of Christianity and a dynamic example of how unity and humility will bring continued blessings. Creating and maintaining unity takes a great deal of effort. We are committed to do all…
Read MoreReligious Freedom By W. Scott Brown
By W. Scott Brown ~ With the recent death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a consistent defender of the religious liberty protections ensured by the U.S. Constitution, upholding religious freedom is a growing topic of national discussion and import. In recent years, our culture has shifted on this topic. Increasingly religious freedom is…
Read MoreSpiritual Transformation By Jeff Jones
By Jeff Jones ~ The role of the ministry workplace includes the spiritual transformation of those who serve the ministry. Maybe you have heard a colleague say something like: “This isn’t the place for my spiritual growth; that’s for my church life.” While I understand this argument, I believe it is shortsighted. The ministry workplace…
Read MoreOn Mission: An Interview with Samuel Chiang
An Interview with Samuel Chiang Reverend Samuel Chiang, president and chief executive officer of The Seed Company, is on mission. In this interview with Christian Leadership Alliance president and chief executive officer, Tam Heim, Reverend Chaing shares his perspective on the opportunity we have before us to bring God’s Word to the world. This is…
Read MoreAre You An Authentic Replica? By Billy Burnett
By Billy Burnett ~ If your life could be an authentic replica of someone great, who would it be? Around 30 years ago there was a television commercial in which a popular singer was used to produce a certain pitch that would shatter a fine glass. then a voice-over would ask: “Is it live, or…
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