Christian Leadership Alliance

Reaffirming the High Calling of Management and Administration

"God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well. So if God has given you … administrative ability and put you in charge of the work of others, ...

The Problem with Boards

During the height of attention on the Enron collapse, a review of yet another book on board governance stated, "If the 19th century was the age of the entrepreneur and the 20th century ...

Leadership: What Type Is Needed?

Filling a leadership position is much more than hiring someone with great experience, good education, or even the right management style and values. How ...

More to "The Ask" Than Meets the Eye

So you really want to be successful when you ask for a gift?

Practice makes perfect.

A friend of mine was hiring a national sales ...

Are You Managing Your Assets Properly?

Leaders of nonprofit organizations face difficult choices when trying to determine how best to manage their accumulated institutional assets. Many organizations are comfortable with ...

Maximizing the Consultant's Role

The work of Design Group International™ places us at intersections where business, non profits and ministry organizations meet. Whether our ...

Let Us Inquire of the Lord

There's an obscure little story about David, the warrior, that hardly anybody notices, but it gives wonderful insight into an important truth.

In 1 Samuel 23, we read, "When David was told 'Look, the Philistines are fighting ...

Accurate Self-Perception

Have you ever looked at a picture of yourself and been surprised by what you see? Have you ever been sure a woman wearing low-slung pants didn't see a true reflection ...

An Overview of the United States Copyright Law

What Is A Copyright?

A copyright is the legal right to control specific uses of art, books, music, motion pictures, videotapes, ...

Christian Excellence

Editor's Note: The systems we build in Christian organizations need to reflect excellence. Here are ...

Why Business Models Matter

The Lord hasn't called most of us to do a brand new business model. Our organizations are usually doing many things right. But often something ...

A Letter to Future Leaders

Over a decade ago, Leighton Ford gave a charge to a new generation of young leaders. His words carry great wisdom and relevance for leaders today. CLA appreciates his permission ...