Outcomes Audio

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 both in the corporate world and in ministry. For the past 32 years she has been a volunteer leader for Bible Study Fellowship serving in a variety of leadership positions including many years as a Teaching Leader in the Atlanta area. For nearly 10 years, Ramona served as the Chief HR Officer for BSF and recently retired from that role. She is currently a Senior Consultant with Hollis Strategies. She serves on the CLA Advisory Council and is CLA’s People Management and Care Community Catalyst.

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 nonprofits, ministries, and schools through leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development. She is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations strengthen communities and create lasting impact for the people they serve.

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 Banning at Trinity Logistics, where they built the leadership development framework that powered Trinity’s rapid growth and award-winning culture.

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 for International Christian Concern. With over 25 years in ministry leadership and trauma counseling, she equips global leaders to serve the persecuted church with character, prayer, and purpose, multiplying Christ-centered ministries that bring hope and transformation around the world. Learn more at persecution.org. Contact Peggy at [email protected].

Dr. Peggy Banks will lead a workshop entitled “Pray. Lead. Multiply.” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

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, and quality. Connect on LinkedIn or [email protected].

Nate Miller will lead a workshop entitled “Effectively Stewarding God’s Resources” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

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 Consulting. His latest book is The Maestro Effect: Future Value, Succession, and Legacy in Business. If you wish to discuss Maestro-level Leaders, he can be reached at [email protected].

Learn more about how you can be a part of the next Christian Leadership Alliance Maestro-level leader cohort!

Dr. Mark L. Vincent will co-lead a workshop entitled “A Transfer of Trust” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

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 senior pastor, church planter, and an executive senior pastor. Lyle is the president of Integrus Leadership™, a published author, and an in-demand speaker and executive coach. Lyle serves on the Christian Leadership Alliance board. To learn more, visit www.integrus.org.

Lyle Wells will lead the full-day CEO Forum at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

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 countries. Dustin holds an MA in Philanthropy and Development. Connect with him at [email protected] or on LinkedIn.

Dustin Manis will lead a workshop entitled “Leadership Bench Press (LBP)” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

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 clarity and eternal impact, she equips clients to tell stories that resonate, invite, and multiply. Learn more at www.infinityconcepts.com.

Caitlin Curry will lead a workshop entitled “Narrative Clarity: Storytelling That Cuts Through” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>