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The AI Bubble: If you lead a mission-driven organization, the stakes for adopting AI feel high. And they are. But your goal isn’t to win the AI arms race, it’s to discern how this technology can serve your people, your process, and your purpose. Stewart Severino  is the Head of Innovation for  The Navigators  a global disciple-making ministry, where he architects cross-functional initiatives to sc...

By viewing cybersecurity as a strategic investment, organizations can reduce their risk and help ensure continuity, even in the face of evolving threats. Allison Ward  is a partner at  CapinCrouse  (Capin Crouse, LLC and CRI Capin Crouse Advisors, LLC) and CRI Advisors, LLC. Allison provides information security assessment and consulting services for nonprofit organizations, financial institutions...

For nonprofit organizations, especially Christian ones, the effectiveness gained by technology can mean the difference between ministry success or irrelevance. Jonathan Smith  is the President of  MBS  and the Director of Technology at  Faith Ministries  in Lafayette, IN. He is an author and frequent conference speaker. You can reach Jonathan at  jonathans@mbsinc.com  and follow him on X  @Jonatha...

As the divide between secular and Christian worldviews sharpens in the face of AI advancements, discussions around Scripture, ethics, and the nature of intelligence will become increasingly prominent within ministry groups. Tad Brockway  is the Chief Technology Officer for  Bible Study Fellowship  (BSF). BSF’s mission is global, in-depth Bible studies producing passionate commitment to Christ, his...

Strong SEO, valuable content, and a few relevant backlinks used to be enough to bring in steady web traffic. But what if your site ranks number one and people still don’t click? That’s exactly what many organizations are discovering. Dave Offord  is Digital Campaign Specialist for  Infinity Concepts , an award-winning Christian strategic communications firm serving ministries and nonprofits. He he...

Where is your ministry going, and how are you going to get there? Technology is a mission multiplier that unlocks exponential growth. The payoff is too great to ignore. Andre South  is the Principal of  South Software Solutions . He helps Christian nonprofits use technology to multiply their impact, advancing the kingdom. Andre serves as the Internet and Technology Community Catalyst in  Christian...

Stack these two emerging trends in both technology and finance—and you arrive at a precarious crossroads. The same “roads” that allow us to communicate instantly and move money in minutes can just as easily become choke points when systems fail, regulations tighten, or currencies swing. Aeron Sullivan  and  Brian Divine  are co-founders of  Pangea , a financial technology platform serving mission-...

My own gifts: knowledge and teaching, have always pulled me toward learning tools that help people and organizations become more efficient. Artificial intelligence is simply the latest one. Michelle Beckham-Corbin , MBA, is a nonprofit MarCom strategist focused on faith-based organizations. She helps leaders adopt human-in-the-loop AI practices. Former  AHG  Marketing Director, she consults, write...

In recent years, there has been a growing trend for ministries to collaborate for greater effectiveness. A technology project is a safe starting point for collaboration because technology is expensive and complex. Joseph Vijayam  will lead a  workshop  entitled  “Outsourcing Technology Development & Support”  at  The Outcomes Conference 2026  in Dallas, Texas (April 28-30). Please join us for...

AI offers unprecedented potential to accelerate mission impact, streamline operations, and amplify outreach. Yet, without intentional governance, it will introduce risks... Dr. Jeff Collins  serves as the Senior Director of Architecture, Data and Analytics, and Platforms at  Compassion International . He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University. With decades of military experience in technol...

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Kenny Jahng, Founder & CEO of Big Click Syndicate and AIforMinistryLeaders.com. Kenny Jahng is an entrepreneur, pastor, and strategic advisor. Kenny Jahng  will lead the NEW  AI Summit  at  The Outcomes Conference 2026  in Dallas, Texas (April 28-30). Please join us for this transformational event for Christian nonp...

The Forgotten Gold Mine Why reactivating lapsed donors should be your priority. I discovered that some of our most promising prospects were hiding in plain sight. Former donors who already believed in our mission had simply drifted away. By Jeremy Reis

The Generosity Gap Bridging belief and giving for Gen Z and Millennials. Gen Z and Millennials may give differently than their parents, but that doesn’t mean they’re less generous. In fact, they’re often more eager to give – when they understand the purpose behind it. By Paige Whitaker

The Missing Piece Answering new donor questions to lift revenue A great amount of effort at most nonprofits goes into making sure the right creative gets in front of the right donors at the right time, and that’s good! But there’s a frequently forgotten piece that can minimize the effectiveness of those efforts—it’s the new donor welcome. By Aubrey Hoeppner and Amy Sewell

Brand for Impact How a clear brand grows giving and advances your mission. When done well, branding becomes a powerful ministry tool, cultivating trust, growing awareness, and fueling generosity. A clear, compelling brand acts like a magnet, drawing the right people to your mission and making it easy for them to say “yes” to generosity. By Justin Eklund

Gospel-Centered Fundraising Does fundraising need a rescue? If the gospel truly changes everything, that truth applies not only to my heart but also to how I lead, work and serve as a development officer.  As the gospel changes each of us, we move toward God and his work, and ultimately, we join him in the renewal of all things. By Doug Thorson

Growing Giving God’s Way Is your “grow giving” goal; “give no more”? Following God’s path is key to growing giving because then the outcome will be what Exodus 36:6-7 notes when the people were restrained from bringing anymore, “because what they already had was more than enough to do all the work.” By Dr. Wesley K. Willmer

Video that Inspires How to activate donors with video We’re living in a media-first world. Messages that might have once reached supporters through direct-mail newsletters or press releases now compete with a constant stream of digital content. Video cuts through that noise. By David Coonradt

Mastering Sustained Giving It’s about acquisition, retention and serving. Relying solely on single gifts can be risky, which is why sustained giving is essential for all charitable organizations, and regular monthly giving is the most popular form. By Kim Richardson

Joining God’s Global Mission TEAM’s Justin Burkholder on our call to be obedient stewards Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Justin Burkholder, International Director, TEAM. For more than 130 years, TEAM has existed to send the called, plant seeds of the gospel, and invest resources effectively for the glory of God. By Outcomes Magazine

Cultivating Social Media Relationships Joni and Friends’ focus on the ministry of social media We must make relational deposits with our audience before we earn the right to make an ask. At Joni and Friends, we don’t engage with our audiences simply as a revenue stream. We care for them and add value to their social scroll through our content ... By Amy Hurtado and Hallie Gilmore

Why vision starts in the heart (and why giving follows.) You can lead with strategy. You can lead with skill. And, you can track metrics and optimize campaigns. But if there’s no light, if there’s no lampstand in your heart, your mission eventually drifts. Or dies.

Grow your giving by reaching the heart of your champion. How do we grow generous people whose giving flows from the heart of God and advances his kingdom? At Mission Increase (Mi), we believe growing giving isn’t primarily a tactical problem to solve but a spiritual opportunity to steward.

Shepherding well takes focused intentionality and determination. The leader must value what it means to provide for a team’s needs. Holly Culhane  is Founder & President/CEO of  Presence Point , a ministry that equips leaders to live into their calling as shepherds in the lives of those they lead and partners with multipliers who wish to do the same within their sphere of influence. She can be...

I am inspired by the words of William Booth who as he approached the end of his life said, “While women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight. While little children go hungry, as they do now, I’ll fight. While men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll fight. While there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without t...