12 thoughtful books on generations, influence and Christian leadership

BOOKS and MORE!

1. Transforming Friendship: Investing in the next generation, lessons from John Stott & others
By John Wyatt (IVP, Jan. 16, 2024)
Book Overview  2. Are you Coachable? The science of a growth mindset.
By Dr. Chuck Coker (HAWKEYE.PRO, LLC, Aug. 29, 2024)
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Dr. Chuck Coker will serve as faculty at The Outcomes Conference 2025. 

3. generations: The real differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents – and what they mean for America’s future.
By Dr. Jean M. Twenge (Atria Books, April 25, 2023)
Book Overview 4. Lead on Mission: Advance faith at work. Avoid mission drift. Build a legacy of eternal impact.
By Becca Spradlin (Eternity Publications, Oct. 26, 2024)
Book Overview

Becca Spradlin will serve as faculty at The Outcomes Conference 2025. 

Hear Becca Spradlin discuss “Mission Focused Leadership” on Best Christian Workplaces’ Flourishing Culture podcast. Listen >>

5. Culture Matters: A framework for helping your team grow, thrive and be unstoppable
By Jenni Catron (Maxwell Leadership, Feb. 11, 2025)
Book Overview

Jenni Catron will serve as faculty at The Outcomes Conference 2025.

6. Nailing It: Why successful leadership demands suffering & surrender
By Dr. Nicole Massie Martin (IVP, April 8, 2025)
Book Overview

Hear Dr. Nicole Massie Martin discuss “Listening to Lead” on the Alliance’s Outcomes Conference Podcast. Listen >>

7. Healthy Calling: From toxic burnout to sustainable work
By Arianna Molloy (IVP, Jan. 7, 2025)
Book Overview 8. Future-Focused Church: Leading through change. Engaging the next generation & building a more diverse tomorrow
By Kara Powell, Jake Mulder and Raymond Change (Baker Books, March 25, 2025)
Book Overview

Dr. Kara Powell will serve as faculty at The Outcomes Conference 2025. 

9. Not a Hopeless Case: 6 vital questions from young adults for a church in crisis
By Dr. Halee Gray Scott (Zondervan, April 25, 2023)
Book Overview 10. Dare to Fail: Next generation leadership
By James Hwang (Self-published, May 25, 2024)
Book Overview 11. One Generation to the Next: A guide to forming your faith and finding your way
By Jim McKenzie (Self-published, May 23, 2024)
Book Overview 12. The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation
By Kevin DeYoung (Crossway, 2024)
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Outcomes Conference 2025

We hope you will join us for The Outcomes Conference 2025, April 29 – May 1 in Dallas! This event is led by Christian Leadership Alliance which for nearly 50 years has equipped and united leaders who are transforming our world for Christ.

Learning Experiences

Many of the authors in this edition of Outcomes magazine will be teaching courses at this event. The Outcomes Conference is the premier training event for today’s Christian nonprofit leaders, offering more than 100 workshops, intensives, a CEO Forum, main stage presentations and much more. See our dynamic Learning Experiences HERE.

We offer training in nine core tracks: 1) Personal Leadership, 2) Executive Leadership, 3) Resource Development, 4) Financial Management, 5) People Management and Care, 6) Communications and Marketing, 7) Internet and Technology, 8) Board Governance, and 9) Legal and Risk Management.

The time-proven thought leaders teaching these classes understand the world of Christian nonprofits, and they offer frontline expertise and practical ideas that will have an immediate impact.

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