Christian Leaders Achieve Excellence
Christian leaders are in need of training and refinement, just like any other professional. The body is strengthened when influencers are equipped and effective, maximizing Kingdom impact.
In a recent Future.Bible podcast, our co-host DJ Chuang talked with Tami Heim, President and CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance, which influences the thinking, behavior and professional development of over 150,000 Christ-centered leaders each year.
Training or Faith?
In the ‘70s, the CEO of World Vision International (WVI) wanted to better steward the financial resources afforded to the ministry. Ted Engstrom hired two accountants who developed financial systems and reporting methods that transformed the organization. These changes made WVI more compelling to major donors and investors, fueling the ministry for its work around the globe.
Systems and training aren’t a lack of faith, they’re an outpouring of our faith, presenting ourselves as responsible stewards of our resources and gifts!
Professional Development
The Alliance creates space for wisdom, insights and best practices to be exchanged for the good of all. Leaders can choose from several professional development experiences, all detailed on Leadership.Bible. About the annual conference, Tami says:
“For those three days, people leave their egos and their logos at the door and they say, ‘We’re going to give the best of what we know open-handedly, just to strengthen the kingdom impact of the whole body’, because we recognize not one ministry can do all and accomplish all the need that is in the world.”
The Alliance recognizes distinctions in how business is done in ministry versus business in the general marketplace. Based on Paul’s writing in I Corinthians, believers know their unique gifts are given, not just for our personal benefit, but for the whole body.
Outcomes Conference 2019
This year's annual Outcomes Conference hosted by the Christian Leadership Alliance will be in Dallas on April 16-18, 2019. Make plans to attend for the best in professional development, learning experiences, and rooted spiritually. Get more info and register at outcomesconference.org.
Competency Gap
The Alliance has learned that:
“Every year or two, about 2,400 nonprofits that will cease to exist. And we think it’s not that they don’t have a big vision, they just don’t have the competency...So there’s enormous competency gap among all of these, but you have leaders that are hungry to make a difference.”
These hungry, visionary leaders don’t have to lead without support or knowledge of the best practices in their industry. The members of the Alliance learn from one another!
Pursue Excellence
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