Outcomes Audio

Thriving leaders don’t start by fixing problems or casting a bigger vision. They start by attending to the soul. They start by paying attention, taking notice, acting with intention, and helping others do the same. Mindy Caliguire  is founder and president of  Soul Care , a spiritual formation ministry working to increase soul health in the body of Christ. She is a speaker, consultant, and author...

Spiritual attunement cultivates the rootedness that helps teams flourish even in seasons of drought or storm. Any team can grow in attunement. It takes courage and intention but bears fruit quickly. Tracy Mathews  is the founder and Executive Director of  Attune . Through facilitated workshops, Attune offers tools and training to help teams slow down, listen deeply, and tap into more of God’s guid...

When we act based on feelings and fillers, rather than facts, misunderstandings multiply. But when we take the time to process these layers, we move from reaction to response. That is a shift that makes all the difference. Ramona Davis  serves as the CEO of a ministry outreach to women and families in Denton, Texas. She offers coaching to emerging leaders and small nonprofits, specializing in lead...

Our prayer and hope are that every Christian leader will thrive. We trust God will use Christian Leadership Alliance learning experiences, resources, and its community to accelerate the journey for you. Tami Heim  is the President and CEO of  Christian Leadership Alliance . She is deeply grateful to the collaboration of Alliance Advisory Council members  Margaret Fitzwater ,  Tracy Mathews ,  Vonn...

In a culture that celebrates hustle and hacks, thriving is often mistaken for doing more. But I believe God’s design for us looks less like a sprint and more like slow, rooted growth.

 Mike Lenda  is Chief Services Officer at  5by5 Agency , a strategic full-service marketing agency for changemakers. He leads a team focused on driving growth for purpose-driven organizations through research, strat...

As we know, toxic work cultures tear people down, demoralize them and leave a lasting negative imprint on the human spirit... Curative culture seeks to remove the wall between our work and our value as people made in the image of God. Douglas K. Shaw  is the Chairman/CEO of  Douglas Shaw & Associates , a nationally recognized direct-response fundraising firm. A graduate of both Simpson Univers...

Psalm 25 was written by David, though the exact time is unknown. It reflects David’s prayer and desire to seek and know God deeper by walking in his truth and wisdom amidst trials and opposition. Gina Holm  is the Director of  Navigators  Life and Leadership Coaching. Gina’s passion is to encourage ministry leaders to embrace their identity in Christ and take their next step in their journey with...

Leading yourself well is the foundational aspect of great leadership. It begins with self-care. As the adage goes, you cannot serve anyone else well if you are not caring for yourself. Rev. Lettie Moses Carr , Esq., CCNL, serves as an Associate Pastor of  First Baptist Church of Glenarden , International, Maryland. She is the Director of the Women Connecting with Christ Ministries which hosts a we...

What we need most as leaders is not to be managed – but mentored. Mentors don’t just shape what you do – they shape who you become. Their impact multiplies long after they’re gone. Lyle Wells  is the president of  Integrus Leadership , senior pastor of First Baptist Franklin, Texas, an elite executive coach to hundreds of kingdom-minded leaders, and the author of  Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Lea...

Do you believe God’s storehouse contains more than enough to cover the needs of every ministry and organization? Do a quick search throughout Scripture, and you will see how many times the idea of “more than enough” surfaces... Nathan Jones  currently serves as President of the  Youth For Christ Foundation , Partner with  Seed Fundraisers , and Associate with  The Slingshot Group . His passion is...

In that quiet space, I recognized something important: I was out of alignment with one of the three pillars that support a flourishing Christian leader. Al Lopus  is the co-founder of  Best Christian Workplaces  and the author of  Road to Flourishing.  For over two decades, he has been equipping leaders in Christian nonprofits to build vibrant workplace cultures where people and purpose thrive. Le...

For Christian nonprofits, innovation begins with stewardship. Disciplined innovation invites us to think critically about unmet needs, explore creative solutions, and evaluate their impact – all while seeking God’s wisdom and guidance. Stewart Severino , a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Head of Innovation at  Navigators , he empowers ministries to achieve sustainable growth and operat...

Middle managers exist at all levels between front-line supervisors and top executives. A middle leader is a middle manager who demonstrates leadership competencies that influence their teams’ thinking, behavior, and performance. Dr. Julie Armstrong  is Director of Operations and EOS Integrator at  Moody Global Media , as well as Founder and Principal Consultant for  3H Leadership Consulting, LLC ,...

As leaders we are often called to work on the vineyards of our ministries, churches and the lives of our people, without properly taking stock of the state of our own vineyard. Sheila Bennett  is a licensed and ordained minister who has worked in ministry for the last 20 years. She currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer & CFO at  Rhema Christian Center  in Columbus, Ohio. She is a li...

In 1952, they established River Valley Ranch, a Western-themed summer camp... Two Scottish pastors starting a cowboy camp… in Maryland. Not exactly logical. But they weren’t following logic, they were following the Lord’s direction. Jon Bisset  leads  Peter & John Ministries  (PJM), where BRIGHT-FM broadcasts hope, and River Valley Ranch (RVR) ignites faith through life-changing experiences. H...

To help boards tap into the wisdom, strength, and resources God provides and to center themselves on doing God’s work in God-honoring ways, A Board Prayer leads board along a guided pathway of prayer. Dan Bolin  retired from his role as CEO of Christian Camping International in 2018. He now serves as president of Refueling in Flight Ministries, a nonprofit that supports his writing, speaking, and...

What if the key to transformative leadership isn’t having all the answers but asking the right questions? Thoughtful questions create spaces for people to think, engage, and connect. Andrew Earnshaw  is the Senior Director of Ministry Engagement at  Bible League International . He also consults leaders on engaging employees through organizational storytelling. For more information, visit  Yourstor...

Being in alignment with the kingdom of God means prioritizing God’s will and understanding that his purposes matter most. This principle has not only defined our leadership but has also led us to remarkable moments of divine provision. Dr. Abraham Jaquez , Ed. D., is the eighth President/CEO of  Baptist University of the Américas . The mission of Baptist University of the Américas is to provide an...

If we knew in advance what was going to happen, we would typically try to avoid the difficulties of life. The likely result would be missing out on the tremendous blessings that come as a result of those challenges. Vonna Laue  was managing partner of a national CPA firm and in executive leadership at ECFA. She currently serves as a leader in TEAM and does additional consulting. She is a frequent...

Success according to the culture is determined by having more. More accomplishments, more money, more fill in the blank. In the kingdom however, success is defined as doing the will of God. Karen McNary , SPHR, is the Chief People Officer with  Bible Study Fellowship, Intl . She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Purdue University, and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Development from...

“Take my yoke upon you." I – we – always have a yoke. We might put one on ourselves. We might accept yokes from the world around us. Or we might take on Christ’s yoke, entrust ourselves to him, and then find true rest. Michael Martin , is President and CEO of  ECFA  (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). In his roles as an executive, attorney, CPA, and communicator, Michael is pa...

There is one trend in fundraising – one bright spot in particular that instead of anxiety, gives me hope and optimism for the future – and that is the rise of sustainable, recurring giving. Dave Raley  is the author of the new book  The Rise of Sustainable Giving , (Imago Productions, Feb. 4, 2025). Raley is the founder of  Imago Consulting , an advisory firm that helps organizations create growth...

Christian Leadership Alliance  President and CEO  Tami Heim  recently interviewed  Dr. Albert L. Reyes , President & CEO of  Buckner International . Reyes is the sixth president and CEO of Buckner International and has worked for Buckner since 2007. He previously served as president of Buckner Children and Family Services. Dr. Reyes reflects on his leadership journey. Learn more about  Outcome...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is transforming our world at a remarkable pace, creating new avenues for innovation and connection across generations.

Through our journey, we identified three pillars that help us walk together: ask questions, honor others’ questions, and share our authentic selves... These three pillars foster the kind of mentor relationships longed for by the next generation.