Talking Leadership
Stewarding a Legacy
The Navigators’ Marvin Campbell on equipping gospel ambassadors
Established in 1933, the Navigators has enjoyed a 90-year legacy of equipping everyday people to be confident and contributing gospel ambassadors. We have poured into many Jesus followers who are now scattered next door to everywhere...Established in 1933, the Navigators has enjoyed a 90-year legacy of equipping everyday people to be confident and contributing gospel ambassadors. We have poured into many Jesus followers who are now scattered next door to everywhere...
By Outcomes Magazine
Reflections
The Ministry Drawer
Marking the significance of ministry moments
One day this past Christmas season, I found myself where I often do at that time of year: next to a Salvation Army red kettle at a busy intersection in the heart of a major American city...One day this past Christmas season, I found myself where I often do at that time of year: next to a Salvation Army red kettle at a busy intersection in the heart of a major American city...
By Commissioner Kenneth Hodder
Lead Story
The Priority of Character in Leadership
A gospel-shaped perspective for Christian leaders
As we consider Christian leaders and the centrality of their gospel-identity, I’d like to reflect together on the priority of character, and how character shaped by the gospel relates to leader courage...As we consider Christian leaders and the centrality of their gospel-identity, I’d like to reflect together on the priority of character, and how character shaped by the gospel relates to leader courage...
By Dr. Justin A. Irving
Biblically Speaking
“Therefore” Wisdom from Philippians
Apostle Paul models leading by word and example.
Biblically speaking, the term “therefore” frequently appears throughout Scripture. This article focuses on Paul’s usage of “therefore” as featured in the Book of Philippians.Biblically speaking, the term “therefore” frequently appears throughout Scripture. This article focuses on Paul’s usage of “therefore” as featured in the Book of Philippians.
By Dr. Courtney Veasey
Editor's Insight
Freedom from Fear
Resting in a faithful God during fearful times.
Fear is the currency of today’s world. Living in a state of heightened anxiety hinders our ability to make wise, Christ-honoring, decisions. The good news? There is a better way!Fear is the currency of today’s world. Living in a state of heightened anxiety hinders our ability to make wise, Christ-honoring, decisions. The good news? There is a better way!
By W. Scott Brown
Feature
Responsibly Fearless Leadership
The missing ingredient for long-term growth
While hubris is a common reason why we cease to be boldly creative in our strategies, another reason is fear. Too many Christian leaders avoid bold strategies, becoming complacent and safe in their marketing and fundraising.While hubris is a common reason why we cease to be boldly creative in our strategies, another reason is fear. Too many Christian leaders avoid bold strategies, becoming complacent and safe in their marketing and fundraising.
By Donna Lucas and Allen Thornburgh
Thought Leader
Building a Platform of Trust
We can’t trust a leader we can’t see.
Trust requires us to see one another. To see one another we must know ourselves and our why at a level that runs much deeper than a 30-second slideshow on Instagram.Trust requires us to see one another. To see one another we must know ourselves and our why at a level that runs much deeper than a 30-second slideshow on Instagram.
By Dr. Rob McKenna
Foundations
What’s Your Story?
How using stories strategically can strengthen your ministry.
I found early with ministry that a story would be written for any number of reasons – it seemed like a cool idea, it’s a topic we haven’t covered in a while, it’s a great story so everyone needs to hear it!I found early with ministry that a story would be written for any number of reasons – it seemed like a cool idea, it’s a topic we haven’t covered in a while, it’s a great story so everyone needs to hear it!
By Angel Barrett
Empowering People
Our Greatest Asset
Stewarding individual strength for organizational excellence
As a leader one of our primary roles is to steward not just our resources, but more importantly our greatest asset – our people. Every individual in our organization has a role, a purpose, a job to do.As a leader one of our primary roles is to steward not just our resources, but more importantly our greatest asset – our people. Every individual in our organization has a role, a purpose, a job to do.
By Lauren Vanaman
Raising the Bar
Your Story’s Key Ingredient
Storytelling that creates connection
Let’s explore the art of story, and how to make it work for your organization. We know storytelling is effective – one of our most powerful tools as leaders.Let’s explore the art of story, and how to make it work for your organization. We know storytelling is effective – one of our most powerful tools as leaders.
By Kristin Sukraw
Power Source
The Heart of a Leader Matters
A heart of surrender starts with two key questions
Our hearts are the battleground where either good or bad character is built. It is here where we either succumb to selfishness or surrender to selflessness.Our hearts are the battleground where either good or bad character is built. It is here where we either succumb to selfishness or surrender to selflessness.
By Steve Rubado
Leadership Legacy
Building for Succession
An architectural blueprint for Maestro-level leaders
The Third Turn is that time when an executive knows what they have been building will soon be in the leadership hands of others. A Third Turn leader, what we call a Maestro-level leader, takes the architectural approach...The Third Turn is that time when an executive knows what they have been building will soon be in the leadership hands of others. A Third Turn leader, what we call a Maestro-level leader, takes the architectural approach...
By Dr. Mark L. Vincent
Sources & Resources
Books for Spring 2024
The Outcomes Conference Book of the Year & 11 more great reads
Christian Leadership Alliance presents The Outcomes Conference Book of the Year, and 11 more great books to strengthen you as a Christian leader.Christian Leadership Alliance presents The Outcomes Conference Book of the Year, and 11 more great books to strengthen you as a Christian leader.
By W. Scott Brown
Outcomes Magazine
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