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Diversity and Trust
Three keys to building a trustworthy culture
Diversity is an opportunity to innovate, learn, grow and succeed in your organization in ways you simply cannot accomplish by yourself... As we embrace diversity, how do we create a culture of personal and organizational trust?Diversity is an opportunity to innovate, learn, grow and succeed in your organization in ways you simply cannot accomplish by yourself... As we embrace diversity, how do we create a culture of personal and organizational trust?
By Dr. Chuck Coker
Talking Leadership
Empowered to Lead
An interview with ABS’ Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact for American Bible Society (ABS) on how we can empower others to lead with excellence.Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin, Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact for American Bible Society (ABS) on how we can empower others to lead with excellence.
By Outcomes Magazine
Thought Leader
Welcoming the Wave
How can your organization embrace our growing Hispanic/Latino population?
In many ways, due to an influx in the Hispanic/Latino population, we are experiencing a tsunami of historic proportions... As this cultural tidal wave continues to move throughout our society, it begs the question: How should organizations respond?In many ways, due to an influx in the Hispanic/Latino population, we are experiencing a tsunami of historic proportions... As this cultural tidal wave continues to move throughout our society, it begs the question: How should organizations respond?
By Dr. Abe Jaquez
Biblically Speaking
The Beautiful Community
Unity in diversity as a gospel imperative
The destiny of those who come to God through faith in Jesus Christ is pictured as the best marriage imaginable... God himself promises to make us the beautiful community, people from every tribe, tongue, and nation united in perfect harmony.The destiny of those who come to God through faith in Jesus Christ is pictured as the best marriage imaginable... God himself promises to make us the beautiful community, people from every tribe, tongue, and nation united in perfect harmony.
By Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince, Jr.
Lead Story
Reflecting God’s Kingdom
Five steps for successful diversity and inclusion efforts
As leaders of Christian organizations, our path forward must be rooted in relationships and dialog with Christ at the center. Any diversity and inclusion work must be in service to our unity in Christ while also facilitated with good practice.As leaders of Christian organizations, our path forward must be rooted in relationships and dialog with Christ at the center. Any diversity and inclusion work must be in service to our unity in Christ while also facilitated with good practice.
By Christine Talbot
Feature
Moving Beyond Diversity
Insights from Barna’s “Beyond Diversity” study
Together with a host of researchers, we undertook the largest study of racial dynamics in U.S. Christianity to date, including focus groups with Christians, interviews of leaders, and two large-scale surveys on perceptions around diversity.Together with a host of researchers, we undertook the largest study of racial dynamics in U.S. Christianity to date, including focus groups with Christians, interviews of leaders, and two large-scale surveys on perceptions around diversity.
By Brooke Hempell
Feature
What if Diversity isn’t the Solution?
Making our workplaces environments of belonging
I would suggest that diversity efforts, even when combined with equity and inclusion initiatives, stop short of fully addressing the root question that marginal people groups within our communities are asking: Do I belong here?I would suggest that diversity efforts, even when combined with equity and inclusion initiatives, stop short of fully addressing the root question that marginal people groups within our communities are asking: Do I belong here?
By Dr. Arthur L. Satterwhite III
First Person
Toward Reconciliation
Three principles offering a pathway forward
I’ve worked for racial reconciliation for 30 years, and I’m convinced of three principles that move a practicing Christian beyond diversity and toward reconciliation.I’ve worked for racial reconciliation for 30 years, and I’m convinced of three principles that move a practicing Christian beyond diversity and toward reconciliation.
By Dr. Alvin Sanders
Power Source
Diversifying Volunteer Programs
A foundational principle for faith-based organizations
Many organizations find it difficult to build diverse and inclusive volunteer programs, and Christian nonprofits are no different. Why does it seem so hard to attract a diverse base of volunteers?Many organizations find it difficult to build diverse and inclusive volunteer programs, and Christian nonprofits are no different. Why does it seem so hard to attract a diverse base of volunteers?
By Karen Rathman
Foundations
Ambassadors of Hope
Leaning into diversity, living out biblically-based unity
ACSI’s objective is to equip Christian schools, educators, and parents to understand and live out the Bible’s definition of unity... We are committed to training students on how God defines diversity, justice, inclusion, and restoration.ACSI’s objective is to equip Christian schools, educators, and parents to understand and live out the Bible’s definition of unity... We are committed to training students on how God defines diversity, justice, inclusion, and restoration.
By Dr. Larry Taylor
Raising the Bar
Shifting the Paradigm
Embracing diversity as an expression of God’s love
To lead a diverse and inclusive organization, try shifting the paradigm. Instead of working toward defining who your neighbors are, simply be a good neighbor. This requires the adoption of embrace as the overriding theme...To lead a diverse and inclusive organization, try shifting the paradigm. Instead of working toward defining who your neighbors are, simply be a good neighbor. This requires the adoption of embrace as the overriding theme...
By Dr. Blason Taon and Meghan Burns
Empowering People
Women as Philanthropists
A time-honored heritage that’s vital today
The philanthropic ministry has been a consistent pathway for women's Christian service throughout the centuries. It is an ancient craft. Women often leveraged philanthropy to serve God and advance the gospel by giving to the poor, relief work...The philanthropic ministry has been a consistent pathway for women's Christian service throughout the centuries. It is an ancient craft. Women often leveraged philanthropy to serve God and advance the gospel by giving to the poor, relief work...
By Jen Ilchishin
Sources & Resources
Books for Fall 2021
12 inspiring books on Christian unity, diversity, leadership and culture
In this edition, we feature insightful books related to the "Diversity" theme of this edition of Outcomes, as well as thought-provoking books addressing additional topics related to living and leading well as Christians in today's world.In this edition, we feature insightful books related to the "Diversity" theme of this edition of Outcomes, as well as thought-provoking books addressing additional topics related to living and leading well as Christians in today's world.
By W. Scott Brown
Outcomes Magazine
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