Talking Leadership
Opportunity Leadership
Belhaven’s Dr. Roger Parrott shares an innovative planning mindset
Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Roger Parrott, President, Belhaven University. Dr. Parrott is one of America’s most experienced college presidents. He is author of a new book Opportunity Leadership.Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Roger Parrott, President, Belhaven University. Dr. Parrott is one of America’s most experienced college presidents. He is author of a new book Opportunity Leadership.
By Outcomes Magazine
Power Source
Unleashing Innovation
Creating cultures that swiftly adapt to digital change
Innovation leads to relevance and relevance keeps our message in front of those around us. And for the donors who support us financially, being relevant keeps them connected to the life-changing impact their gifts are helping make possible.Innovation leads to relevance and relevance keeps our message in front of those around us. And for the donors who support us financially, being relevant keeps them connected to the life-changing impact their gifts are helping make possible.
By Amy Sewell
Lead Story
Creating a Culture of Innovation
How redefining trust fosters innovation
Creating the right environment that unleashes breakthrough, innovative solutions begins with instilling trust among your entire team. This trust creates a safe and inclusive setting for idea sharing and solution finding.Creating the right environment that unleashes breakthrough, innovative solutions begins with instilling trust among your entire team. This trust creates a safe and inclusive setting for idea sharing and solution finding.
By Michael McCathren
Biblically Speaking
Innovation’s Roots
Lasting lessons from an historic innovator
If I asked you to think of history’s top innovators, Martin Luther might not be the first person who comes to mind. He might not even crack the top ten. But let’s consider the case for Martin Luther as an innovative leader...If I asked you to think of history’s top innovators, Martin Luther might not be the first person who comes to mind. He might not even crack the top ten. But let’s consider the case for Martin Luther as an innovative leader...
By Dave Raley
Feature
Take the Right Next Step
Leading with a compass, not a map
When planning the next big innovation for your church or ministry, do you approach it like a NASA engineer preparing for a moon shot? Or are you more like one of the explorers of the sixteenth or seventeenth century?When planning the next big innovation for your church or ministry, do you approach it like a NASA engineer preparing for a moon shot? Or are you more like one of the explorers of the sixteenth or seventeenth century?
By Mike Bonem
Feature
Mindsets for Innovation
Overcome pitfalls to turn beliefs into disciplined action
Why isn’t innovation commonplace in faith-based organizations? Do we fail to believe God will do what he says? Do we refuse to act on his commands? Many leaders believe and respond but struggle to follow-through.Why isn’t innovation commonplace in faith-based organizations? Do we fail to believe God will do what he says? Do we refuse to act on his commands? Many leaders believe and respond but struggle to follow-through.
By Jon Hirst
Thought Leader
He Gets Us
Sharing Jesus’ radical love with a skeptical culture
A new movement in Christianity is taking shape among a growing cohort of like-minded Jesus followers. He Gets Us is hoping to give this movement a voice.A new movement in Christianity is taking shape among a growing cohort of like-minded Jesus followers. He Gets Us is hoping to give this movement a voice.
By Jon Lee
Raising the Bar
Future-Proof Your Fundraising
Embracing innovation that helps donors give
Changing economies, demographics, and interests all have significant influences on fundraising. So how do we innovate our practices to keep up with the pace of change while maintaining our biblically-centered convictions about generosity...Changing economies, demographics, and interests all have significant influences on fundraising. So how do we innovate our practices to keep up with the pace of change while maintaining our biblically-centered convictions about generosity...
By Caleb Crider and Tracy Nordyke
Reflections
Innovation Begins with a Problem
What problem are you working to solve?
Innovation begins with a problem. Our problem was simple. Local leaders needed to be equipped to set orphans and vulnerable children in their communities free from trauma so that they could come to Jesus.Innovation begins with a problem. Our problem was simple. Local leaders needed to be equipped to set orphans and vulnerable children in their communities free from trauma so that they could come to Jesus.
By Cindy Finley
Foundations
Innovating to New Donors
Better donor communications and multi-channel giving
The key to your fundraising success is innovating ways to find new donors, keeping the ones you have, and re-engaging donors who have stopped giving. Innovation will be a foundation that the next set of thriving nonprofits will build on.The key to your fundraising success is innovating ways to find new donors, keeping the ones you have, and re-engaging donors who have stopped giving. Innovation will be a foundation that the next set of thriving nonprofits will build on.
By Jeremy Reis
First Person
Innovation Is More Than Technology
Knowing your audience is priority one
In this exciting era of constant technological advancement, it’s common to understand innovation to be a function of technology. If you have to choose between technology-driven innovation and audience-driven innovation, you should choose the latter.In this exciting era of constant technological advancement, it’s common to understand innovation to be a function of technology. If you have to choose between technology-driven innovation and audience-driven innovation, you should choose the latter.
By Allen Thornburgh
Empowering People
Empathy-Driven Innovation
Seeing others accurately is the starting point
What if the best innovation was actually motivated and guided by our ability to understand the needs of others? Enter the concept of empathy. An important aspect of empathy is accurately seeing others – their feelings, needs and perspective.What if the best innovation was actually motivated and guided by our ability to understand the needs of others? Enter the concept of empathy. An important aspect of empathy is accurately seeing others – their feelings, needs and perspective.
By Dan Kennedy and Audrey Reeves
Sources & Resources
Books for Fall 2022
12 thoughtful reads on innovation, technology, leadership and change
Christian Leadership Alliance recommends 12 thoughtful reads on innovation, technology, leadership and change. These authors explore how we can embrace vital innovation trends and lead with Christ-honoring excellence.Christian Leadership Alliance recommends 12 thoughtful reads on innovation, technology, leadership and change. These authors explore how we can embrace vital innovation trends and lead with Christ-honoring excellence.
By W. Scott Brown
Outcomes Magazine
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