Outcomes Audio

Building leadership capacity in an era of always-on change

Rather than driving change, leaders must absorb and translate it. In this context of “always-on change,” the challenge organizations face is less resistance than depleted capacity.

Dr. Julie Armstrong is a strategic leadership consultant, researcher, and founder of 3H Leadership Consulting. She partners with organizations to build resilient leadership systems, strengthen capacity at all levels, and help leaders navigate complexity and change across nonprofit and faith-based contexts. You can reach Julie at [email protected].

Dr. Julie Armstrong will lead a workshop entitled “Multiply Resilience Amid Always-On Change” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

Escaping the relentless pursuit of productivity

Living from well pleased is where the power to live for Jesus is experienced. It confirms our identity in Christ, the firm foundation upon which we can do anything he asks.

Dr. R. Scott Rodin has taught and consulted with ministries across five continents to improve their effectiveness in leadership, fund development, strategic planning, and board development. His books and articles are translated into over twenty languages. He is Senior Consultant/Chief Strategy Officer for The Focus Group and he blogs regularly at thecsls.org. He and his wife Linda live in Spokane, Washington.

Dr. R. Scott Rodin will lead a workshop entitled “Set Free to Lead” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

Preventing burnout and multiplying lasting ministry impact

Soul care includes practices like diverse prayer forms, gratitude, forgiveness, community, solitude, and Sabbath. These practices reconnect leaders to God’s presence and remind them that ministry was never meant to be sustained by human effort alone.

Kat Landa is the Chief Growth Officer at DickersonBakker, helping ministries and other nonprofits grow through fundraising and talent planning. A CFRE with 22 years of experience, she has supported 100+ organizations in raising $65M. Kat is also a certified Spiritual director and speaks frequently in the industry on faith, leadership, and nonprofit growth, inspiring others to lead with hope and purpose. Contact her at [email protected].

Kat Landa will lead a workshop entitled “Preventing Burnout and Retaining Staff through Soul Care” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim reflects on God's faithfulness.

Christian Leadership Alliance is an expression of what is possible when we gather and how this generous exchange of ideas seeds the minds and hearts of our community. Multiplication and growth follow as ministries begin to put to work what they learn.

To learn more about Christian Leadership Alliance visit: christianleadershipalliance.org

A leader's journey from burnout to balance

We disregard the stewardship of self, trusting that God will somehow bless our efforts as we build organizations for his glory. But consider Jesus. There's a reason Jesus retreated to pray to the Father. A reason he rested.

Dr. Benjamin D. Espinoza serves as lead pastor of Riverstone Church in Avon, New York, and publisher of Aldersgate Press. He is the author of Good News About Self-Care: How Nurturing Your Soul, Your Self, and Your Sanity Honors God (NavPress, 2026). Ben serves on the boards of Houghton University, the Wesleyan Holiness Connection, and Teaching Like Jesus Ministries. You can learn more at benespinoza.com.

Dr. Benjamin D. Espinoza will be the featured speaker at the Men’s Luncheon at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

God multiplies impact through faithful governance.

Great boards multiply organizational impact. But how do we multiply great board members when traditional approaches no longer meet today’s needs?

Caryn Ryan is the Founder and Managing Member, and Nicole Elmes is President of Missionwell LLC, an organization formed out of the belief that nonprofit organizations should benefit from the same efficiency and expertise as the for-profit sector. Missionwell specializes in Finance and Accounting Services, Human Resources and Corporate and Board Services. Learn more at missionwell.com.

Nicole Elmes will lead a workshop entitled “Cultivating a Great Board” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, April 28 – 30. Learn More and Register >>

Understanding generative AI is particularly important for Christian marketers who want to stay at the forefront of effective communication. We can’t afford to be left behind in the dust of irrelevance.

Heather M. Day has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing and ministry and is the author of Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit (Morgan James Faith, Jan. 2025). As director of marketing for Barnabas Foundation, she provides planned giving marketing resources and ongoing support to their more than 200 member ministries.

Heather Day will co-lead a workshop entitled “The Essentials of Planned Giving” at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, Texas (April 28-30). Please join us for this transformational event for Christian nonprofit leaders. Register >>

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 scale both digital and in-person impact. He integrates emerging tools, including AI, to accelerate clarity, alignment, and execution across complex team dynamics. He also advises other mission-driven organizations on growth, marketing, and operational excellence.

Stewart Severino will co-lead a workshop entitled “Stop What’s Broken – Start Building What Matters” and present a FAST TRACK talk on this article’s topic at The Outcomes Conference 2026 in Dallas, Texas (April 28-30). Please join us for this transformational event for Christian nonprofit leaders. Register >>

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, health facilities, educational institutions, and a variety of other organizations.

Lindsey Whinnery is a partner at CapinCrouse (CRI Capin Crouse Advisors, LLC) and CRI Advisors, LLC. Lindsey has 25 years of experience in information technology and information security, as well as significant experience in designing and maintaining robust database structures, ensuring data integrity, and data analytics.

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 [email protected] and follow him on X @JonathanESmith.