Outcomes Audio

If we knew in advance what was going to happen, we would typically try to avoid the difficulties of life. The likely result would be missing out on the tremendous blessings that come as a result of those challenges.

Vonna Laue was managing partner of a national CPA firm and in executive leadership at ECFA. She currently serves as a leader in TEAM and does additional consulting. She is a frequent conference speaker and serves on multiple boards including chairing the World Vision US board. Check out www.gladididntknow.com.

Success according to the culture is determined by having more. More accomplishments, more money, more fill in the blank. In the kingdom however, success is defined as doing the will of God.

Karen McNary, SPHR, is the Chief People Officer with Bible Study Fellowship, Intl. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Purdue University, and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Development from Webster University. When she’s not spending time with family, you’ll find her uncovering overlooked jewels at the local thrift store.

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“Take my yoke upon you." I – we – always have a yoke. We might put one on ourselves. We might accept yokes from the world around us. Or we might take on Christ’s yoke, entrust ourselves to him, and then find true rest.

Michael Martin, is President and CEO of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). In his roles as an executive, attorney, CPA, and communicator, Michael is passionate about helping churches and Christ-centered ministries maintain high standards of integrity. He and his family live in Winchester, Virginia.

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There is one trend in fundraising – one bright spot in particular that instead of anxiety, gives me hope and optimism for the future – and that is the rise of sustainable, recurring giving.

Dave Raley is the author of the new book The Rise of Sustainable Giving, (Imago Productions, Feb. 4, 2025). Raley is the founder of Imago Consulting, an advisory firm that helps organizations create growth by increasing recurring giving. He writes a weekly innovation and leadership column called The Wave Report to inspire leaders as they seek to grow themselves and their organizations.  

Dave Raley serves on the Christian Leadership Alliance board.

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Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Albert L. Reyes, President & CEO of Buckner International.

Reyes is the sixth president and CEO of Buckner International and has worked for Buckner since 2007. He previously served as president of Buckner Children and Family Services.

Dr. Reyes reflects on his leadership journey.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is transforming our world at a remarkable pace, creating new avenues for innovation and connection across generations.

Through our journey, we identified three pillars that help us walk together: ask questions, honor others’ questions, and share our authentic selves... These three pillars foster the kind of mentor relationships longed for by the next generation.

Christian Leadership Alliance President and CEO Tami Heim recently interviewed Dr. Arthur L. Satterwhite III, Vice President of Diversity, Belonging & Strategy for Young Life.

If we don’t first understand how we are to interact with culture, then our attempts at influencing generations will largely fall flat.

Eventually, the next generation must be ready to take the reins, and it is our responsibility to prepare them for it. But what does this generational transfer look like?