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Equipping All-In Staff Teams The power of being all-in with time, talent, and treasure Equipping staff teams for excellence requires more than tactical training; it demands a cultural shift where generosity becomes the norm. Time, talent, and treasure are the three pillars of this commitment, each reflecting a deeper surrender to Christ. Chris McDaniel  (MBA, Liberty University) is the author of ...

Equipped for the Calling Ahead The role of continuing education in your leadership journey Christian leaders often feel called by God to step into leadership. That calling, however, does not always come with a sense of being fully equipped... For some leaders, this journey of equipping may also include pursuing more formal academic study. Dr. Brittany Kretz  is Director of the  Master of Arts in O...

High-Trust, High-Performing Teams Building a persistent system of trust at Echoing Hills If you are a CEO or a leader weary of the "flavor of the month," I challenge you to stop looking for a quick fix. You cannot microwave trust, and you cannot build a high-performing team on buzzwords alone. You need data, a roadmap, and the courage to start at the top. Tim Neville  is President and CE...

Equip to Flourish Building a culture that attracts and retains exceptional ministry leaders Equipping your team is not ancillary to your mission. It is central to it. When organizations create cultures grounded in faith, servant leadership, recognition, and intentional development, they strengthen not only their teams, but also their long-term ministry impact. Ed Fry  is President/Founder of  Fait...

Staff Discipleship Developing a culture of continuity & succession By imprinting biblical discipleship principles into this leadership responsibility, The Staff Discipleship Model was born. The Staff Discipleship Model offers ministries a sustainable, biblically rooted framework for continuous growth. William (Bill) Tom  is the CEO and Co-Founder of  Ministry Transitions . Bill has served in e...

R.E.S.T. and Rise A sacred contradiction for leaders carrying too much When leaders break, organizations tremble. Families ache. Communities fracture. The fallout spreads far beyond the individual. But maybe there’s another question worth asking: What happens when you R.E.S.T. and rise? Nathan Lagrange  is the Executive Director of  Oasis Rest International . Nathan and Tricia have been married fo...

Equipping Beyond Orientation Building a culture of continuous growth Organizations that thrive are those that intentionally create a culture of continuous growth. At First Baptist Church of Glenarden International (FBCG), we have learned that equipping people is ultimately about stewardship. Kimberly Robinson , CCNL, is Director of Human Resources at  First Baptist Church of Glenarden Internationa...

How are They Wired? Applying The 6 Types of Working Genius for your team. The 6 Types of Working Genius, developed by Patrick Lencioni, gives Christian nonprofit leaders a practical framework for equipping people well. It helps leaders understand how each team member is naturally wired to contribute to work. Aaron Stroman  is a nonprofit consultant with  Stroman & Associates , where he helps C...

Equipped for the Work A biblical call to develop people well In Christian leadership, few responsibilities are as weighty, or as overlooked, as the call to develop people well. Scripture makes this clear. The role of a leader cannot be separated from the requirement to shepherd, equip and develop those God has entrusted to us to lead. Ramona Bishop  has been a HR professional for nearly 30 years b...

The Overflow Effect Living in the overflow The Overflow Effect is the unmistakable presence of God in someone’s life that impacts both the person living in it and everyone around them. Someone may naturally have gifts that attract people, but living in the overflow is much more. Dr. Linda M. Cunning  is the CEO of  New Horizons of Southwest Florida  and has spent more than 30 years serving nonprof...

The greatest leaders are leaders who replicates themselves, multiplying their reach, their impact and their influence. As God calls you to your purpose, make sure you identify those he has called to go with you. Lauren Vanaman , CCNL, Executive Director of the  Aspire Leadership Foundation , helps leaders increase their influence and empower teams to excel. Before Aspire, she worked alongside Jeff...

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO  Tami Heim , recently interviewed  Jay Bransford , President and CEO of  Best Christian Workplaces . This edition of Outcomes explores equipping teams for success. Best Christian Workplaces believes kingdom impact hinges on the well-being of your people and the health of the workplace culture you create. Want to learn more? Visit  workplaces.org.

Fostering lasting impact by aligning with God’s purposes. When our prayer life, character, and daily decisions flow with God’s heart, multiplication becomes a natural overflow instead of a forced result. When leaders pray with alignment, lead with integrity, and invest in others, their ministries reproduce fruit that lasts. Dr. Peggy Banks  serves as the Vice President of Global Field Operations f...

Improving processes to empower people In an operational role, we can take the initiative to evaluate our ministry processes to determine how to better serve people. Start with the heart. Remember that the process exists to serve others. Nate Miller  has served thirty years with  Cru . He now leads Cru’s Transformation Center of Excellence seeking to bring rest to Cru staff by improving time, cost,...

Multiplying legacy across generations Much like a musical Maestro who composes for a future conductor and orchestra, a Maestro-level leader guides, inspires, and harmonizes the diverse talents within an organization to create something extraordinary. Executive Advisor,  Mark L. Vincent ,  PhD, EPC, CCNL, founded Maestro-level Leaders, Design Group International, and the Society for Process Consult...

Three insanely practical ways to accelerate the process For a leader to truly multiply they must do more than simply delegate tasks to those they are choosing to invest in. To truly multiply a leader must go beyond the simple transfer of skills and responsibilities. Lyle Wells  is a trusted advisor and chief encourager, who ignites disciple-makers. Lyle’s ministry experience includes serving as a...

What we are learning at Reaching Souls Making disciples by multiplication is God’s plan to reach the world. We can learn from this strategy in developing leaders in our organizations. Dustin Manis  serves as President & CEO at  Reaching Souls International . Last year, Reaching Souls saw 11,595,430 decisions to follow Christ and planted 4,843 churches through 2,700 National Missionaries in 16...

Multiply your reach by sowing clear and honest stories. When we tell stories clearly and honestly, we are not persuading—we are sowing. Here is how to tell better stories—stories that invite, clarify, and multiply. Caitlin Curry  serves as Client Success Manager at Infinity Concepts, helping faith-based ministries craft compelling, donor-focused communication strategies. With a passion for message...

Building leadership capacity in an era of always-on change Rather than driving change, leaders must absorb and translate it. In this context of “always-on change,” the challenge organizations face is less resistance than depleted capacity. Dr. Julie Armstrong  is a strategic leadership consultant, researcher, and founder of  3H Leadership Consulting . She partners with organizations to build resil...

Escaping the relentless pursuit of productivity Living from well pleased is where the power to live for Jesus is experienced. It confirms our identity in Christ, the firm foundation upon which we can do anything he asks. Dr. R. Scott Rodin  has taught and consulted with ministries across five continents to improve their effectiveness in leadership, fund development, strategic planning, and board d...

Preventing burnout and multiplying lasting ministry impact Soul care includes practices like diverse prayer forms, gratitude, forgiveness, community, solitude, and Sabbath. These practices reconnect leaders to God’s presence and remind them that ministry was never meant to be sustained by human effort alone. Kat Landa  is the Chief Growth Officer at  DickersonBakker , helping ministries and other...

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim reflects on God's faithfulness. Christian Leadership Alliance is an expression of what is possible when we gather and how this generous exchange of ideas seeds the minds and hearts of our community. Multiplication and growth follow as ministries begin to put to work what they learn. To learn more about  Christian Leadership Alliance  vi...

A leader's journey from burnout to balance We disregard the stewardship of self, trusting that God will somehow bless our efforts as we build organizations for his glory. But consider Jesus. There's a reason Jesus retreated to pray to the Father. A reason he rested. Dr. Benjamin D. Espinoza   serves as lead pastor of  Riverstone Church  in Avon, New York, and publisher of Aldersgate Press....

God multiplies impact through faithful governance. Great boards multiply organizational impact. But how do we multiply great board members when traditional approaches no longer meet today’s needs? Caryn Ryan  is the Founder and Managing Member, and  Nicole Elmes  is President of Missionwell LLC, an organization formed out of the belief that nonprofit organizations should benefit from the same effi...

Understanding generative AI is particularly important for Christian marketers who want to stay at the forefront of effective communication. We can’t afford to be left behind in the dust of irrelevance. Heather M. Day  has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing and ministry and is the author of  Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit  (Morgan...