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December 13, 2024December 5, 2024

Leaders: The Problem Isn’t Power, It’s How We Use It

The misuse of power is rampant today – in nations by political leaders, in companies by businesspeople, even in mega-churches by pastors. Continue reading “Leaders: The Problem Isn’t Power, It’s How We Use It”

June 14, 2022

Digital Leadership Summit – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane this July

cars driving over a pedestrian crossing that has the word IMMINENT on it

by Kim Wilkinson

Take a courageous step towards the future with Imminent Leadership Summit – a one day learning experience on innovation, digital, brand, and engagement.

Join peers and leading practitioners for IMMINENT – a collective learning environment with robust discussions, case studies and practical next steps through the lenses of church, media, social justice, not-for-profits and education.

The focus is both the immediate and future actions needed in the spaces of digital, brand, engagement and innovation.

This one day summit will be held in the following cities:

Brisbane – Monday 11th July – 10am to 4pm

Melbourne – Tuesday 12th July – 10am to 4pm

Sydney – Thursday 14th July – 10am to 4pm

IMMINENT will provide you and your team with a roadmap to be pro-active and innovative, presenting solid answers to these (and more) questions:

How can I lead and cultivate innovation in my context?
What do I need to consider so as to engage with technology wisely?
Who is my brand? (and why does it matter)
Post-lockdowns… what is the future intersection for virtual and face-to-face?
What is Web 3.0? And do I need to engage with NFTs, Blockchain andCrypto?
What are the ethical implications and moral choices likely to arise in aWeb3 world?
What does research tell us about the future for engagement, community development and donor retention?
How have the rules of engagement changed – and how do I play?…. And more.

Find out more and register online now – Imminent Leadership Summit

Speakers

Guest speakers and conversation hosts include:

Nils Smith
Chief Strategist Social Media + Innovation

Richenda Vermeulen
Founder and CEO, ntegrity (Panel – Melbourne only)

Dave Adamson – aka Aussie Dave
Digital Strategist, Author and Speaker

Sam Valich
Senior Director of Global Brand at Compassion

Stuart Cranney
Director of Innovation, CV Global

Joshua Crowther
Executive Director, Dunham+Company Australia

So, bring yourself and your team members as together we’ll seek to provide answers you can start using tomorrow.

Article thanks to Christian Media and Arts Australia

June 2, 2021May 31, 2021

Christian Leader: Are You a Painting Or a Window?

people with hands raised in worship in church

By: Stephen McAlpine

Paul is not a painting we look at and wish we could be like; rather he is a window to the awesome rescuing grace of the Redeemer. Leader pride produces personality cults, while leader humility stimulates worship of God. Continue reading “Christian Leader: Are You a Painting Or a Window?”

March 28, 2021March 24, 2021

Changing My Mind about Women in Church Leadership

woman standing on a stage speaking into a microphone

By: Yvette Cherry

As a devout 12-year-old Christian, I remember thinking the Vicar of Dibley was a woman in sin. How could a woman be clergy? I used to change the channel as soon as the show came on, rolling my eyes at the sacrilege being acted out. Continue reading “Changing My Mind about Women in Church Leadership”

July 6, 2018

What to Do When Your Pastor’s Not Perfect

By: Sabrina Peters

Every so often I think we (yes, me too) need to be reminded that Pastors are just people. Regular, down to earth, flesh and blood human beings. Continue reading “What to Do When Your Pastor’s Not Perfect”