Mike Mantel, the Chairman and CEO of Living Water International, is all about conversation - first with the Lord, then his wife, and then others. According to Mike, conversation allows him to ask thoughtful questions and learn from the wisdom of others. As the head of a global initiative, Mike’s love for conversation and connection is critical. Living Water International brings together churches, communities, and individuals with extreme diversity both in wealth and geography to solve the water crisis.
Read MoreReverend Dr. Nicole Martin started annually reading through the Bible 20 years ago as a dare from a youth pastor, but it wasn’t until five years ago that she joined the team at American Bible Society. For years God was preparing her heart to love His Word. American Bible Society collaborates with other people and ministries to share the good news of the Gospel with the world! Currently, their goal is to reach 7.8 million people with God’s Word and help 100 million Americans engage with the Gospel!
Read MoreMark Vincent is a leader who loves leaders that love leaders. His 4-year peer-based program, Maestro-level leaders, is all about supporting leaders in the "Third Turn," where they begin to craft their organization's long-term vision, legacy, and future value. After all, no leader can do it by themselves; we all need to learn from others, and the earlier we begin this process in our career, the better we become as leaders. This is the heart of Maestro-level leaders: community!
Read MoreFlipping around the microphones today, Tami Heim and Scott Brown of Christian Leadership Alliance interview your very own Jim and Martha Brangenberg of iWork4Him Ministries. They've been able to highlight the stories of others, see God work mightily in the everyday, and make connections in the Kingdom that have an eternal impact. Learning from others, along with Scripture and prayer, are their keys to growing as leaders. This interview reminds us of the importance of the Tapestry Project – to create and freely offer a database that will increase collaboration between ministries.
Read MoreWe consistently find that great leaders have spiritual disciplines to help them grow. Al Lopus, Co-Founder and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, is no different; he has daily prayer and devotional time, weekly Sabbath, quarterly spiritual days, and annual 3-day retreats to keep him grounded in his faith. His drive for consistency and excellence is mirrored in the mission of Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Plus, his new book was voted Christian Leadership Alliance book of the Year for 2022!
Read MoreThe title “Chief People and Culture Officer” perfectly describes the work that Tom Beck does at Compassion International. With a global workforce in 26 countries, every day Tom tackles the challenge of creating an organizational culture of belonging for staff who live across the world. So, how does he do it? According to Tom, it starts with cultivating the spiritual habit of prayer and listening to the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreMargaret Fitzwater, the Executive Director of Training, Development, and Care for the Navigators, attributes her strong faith and Christ-centered leadership to having good life rhythms. Particularly daily time in the Word – journal and pen in hand. At Navigators, Margaret leads five teams that train over 2,700 staff. Being virtual is a challenge for building a culture of belonging, but her teams have learned to invest the time and effort to make sure that every staff member feels seen and heard.
Read MoreGet ready to be drawn in by the gentle leadership of Beth Guckenberger! Right off the bat, Beth shares with us her keys to Christ-centered leadership: fellowship and accountability. And what do these two things have in common? They are a part of being in community... part of belonging. Beth and her husband have spent years traveling and learning about other cultures, but the Bible’s principles for belonging always apply no matter where they are. Plus, we talk about Beth’s new book, Throw the First Punch!
Read MoreNona Jones wears many leadership hats – from church to business to family – so she knows that thriving leadership requires personal growth. And a leader’s health is oftentimes directly reflected in their team’s health. So, if there’s one thing that she’s been learning lately, it’s the importance of pouring into the lives of her team members. With the last years of added stress and challenge, God has been pointing her towards compassion and sincere care for truly effective leadership.
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