Outcomes Audio

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 Leadership for the Way of Jesus (NavPress, Oct. 7, 2025). He has been married to Ronda for more than 35 years, and together they love creating spontaneous family fun for their two grown children, Jordie and Michael. Lyle Wells is a member of the Christian Leadership Alliance board.

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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 to see biblical truth inform the way we go about raising resources for kingdom impact. Nathan resides in Littleton, CO with his wife Libby, and four sons. He is a member of the Christian Leadership Alliance Board of Directors.

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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. Learn more about Al at www.allopus.org. Al Lopus serves on Christian Leadership Alliance’s Advisory Council.

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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 operational excellence through disciplined innovation. With 25 years of experience in MarTech and OPEX, Stewart consults with nonprofits to maximize their kingdom impact. Connect with him at [email protected]

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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, helping organizations develop the “head, heart, and hands” to lead people well.

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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 lifelong learner and enjoys spending time with her husband, Corey, her 6 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

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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. He is passionate about helping ministries innovate while staying mission-focused. Jon enjoys gardening, chess, running, and Peloton. He and his wife, Courtney, have two children. Learn more at gopjm.com and connect with Jon on LinkedIn.

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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 event hosting. He has authored 10 books. Learn more at www.refuelinginflight.com or contact him at [email protected]. (For a free copy of the full Prayer, please go to www.refuelininginflight.com.)

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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 Yourstorylab.org.

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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 exemplary education that produces global Christian leaders. Dr. Jaquez holds a Bachelor of Business Administration/Marketing from West Texas A&M University, a Master of Divinity with biblical languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Jaquez serves on the Christian Leadership Alliance board. To learn more, visit www.bua.edu or contact him at [email protected].

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