Talking Leadership

In Word and Deed

NAE’s Dr. Walter Kim shares perspective on Christlike influence.

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim, CCNL, recently interviewed Dr. Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).

By Outcomes Magazine

Thought Leader

Godly Influence

Lessons learned through hardship

As CRISTA humbly stood on the truth of God’s Word, other ministries took note and were encouraged... Through a very challenging time, by God’s grace we influenced many in our region and beyond.

By Jacinta Tegman

Lead Story

Kingdom Influence

How Christians quietly transform culture for good.

What is the story of Christian influence in today’s world? Our world is transformed through humble, often unmarked, efforts of faithful Christians doing “good works, which God prepared.”

By W. Scott Brown

Biblically Speaking

Influential by Nature

Our influence is rooted in who we are in Christ.

Our influence comes first and foremost from who we are in Christ. Loving, listening, and humility are birthed and grown in the soil of that character.

By Margaret Fitzwater

Feature

Influencing Employee Engagement

A three-pronged approach to the road to flourishing

Best Christian Workplaces’ research identifies “Eight Drivers of a Flourishing Culture” that represent the keys to influencing employee engagement and performance.

By Jay Bransford

Leadership Legacy

Creating a Culture of Worthiness

Exerting organizational and personal influence

I believe faith-based leaders have a unique opportunity in this regard. They can utilize their influential power to enhance the “worthiness” of their organizations.

By Bryan C. Taylor

Empowering People

Transformative Influence

A testament of faith and leadership

Throughout history, Christian leaders and organizations have profoundly influenced society, fostering positive change through their unwavering faith and dedication. Today, First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG) continues this legacy...

By Kimberly Robinson

Power Source

Courageous Influence

Empowering leaders to innovate collaboratively

When workplace engagement thrives, leaders are inspired to innovate collaboratively, benefiting those we serve and embracing openness and honesty about our goals and visions.

By Dr. Terry Megli

Foundations

Shepherding Well

It is the greatest way to influence.

Scripture goes beyond the overarching how to influence well, to the perfect symbol of godly influence, that of a shepherd. We see the metaphor used from Genesis to Revelation...

By Holly Culhane

Reflections

A Global Perspective

Embracing new sectors of societal influence

Recently, A3 (formerly Asian Access) unveiled its new name. A3 signifies a monumental shift from a focus on Asia to a global perspective. This marks an expansion beyond geographic and generational boundaries into new sectors of societal influence.

By Dr. Joseph W. Handley, Jr.

Raising the Bar

Servant Followership

A leader’s influence starts with following well.

Did you know Servant Followership is just as needed and as noble as Servant Leadership? Followership is one of the best teaching roles for any leader, since learning to follow with greatness lends to leading with greatness.

By Dr. Kathleen Patterson

First Person

Influence from the Inside Out

Growing by abiding, not by striving

We must remind each other of this: Growth happens from the inside out, not the outside in. And we have new insides. As we abide, we end up loving more and sinning less.

By Robby Angle

Sources & Resources

Books for Fall 2024

12 books to strengthen your influence as a Christian leader

For Fall 2024 Christian Leadership Alliance recommends these books to grow your influence, enhance your leadership and encourage your heart.

By W. Scott Brown

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