The CLA Center for Online Learning
Learning experiences for a Christian nonprofit professional like you!
Discover the experiences that build mission-critical competency, increase leadership capacity, and teach how to apply the biblical principles that fuel operating excellence.
Leadership
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Relationship
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Registration for Winter Term 2026 is Open!
Enroll now through January 11, 2027
Courses begin on January 18, 2027
CCNL 1 | Leadership | Personal and Executive Leadership, and Board Governance
The course provides nonprofit leaders with an executive-level view of what God-honoring personal, organizational, and board leadership requires. This module creates a roadmap that elevates a leader's thinking about the role of executive Leadership and how senior leaders influence others, the organization, the board, and those the organization exists to serve. This course is required for all CCNL program participants and earns 20 points.
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TLS 105 | Thriving Leader Series | Leadership From a Shepherd's Perspective
Leadership from the Shepherd's Perspective explores the biblical concept of shepherd leadership and the belief that the timeless shepherd model—and God's Word—applies wherever you influence and impact others. Shepherding is imperative for effectively influencing, affecting, and leading from a fully biblically based perspective, from the boardroom to on-site Indigenous team members and volunteers, from the office to the field, and from first-world to third-world countries.
The shepherd leadership principle rests on three pivotal elements: Provision, Protection, and Presence. Participants will explore a shepherd's responsibilities for leading literal sheep during this course. They will also examine their personal leadership experiences, use Scripture to translate biblical principles into immediately applicable and practical behaviors, and create a customized Shepherd's Operating Manual.
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The What, Who, and Why of CCNL Experience!
Earning your Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader distinction will build your confidence and strengthen you via online courses in three key areas:
Leadership: Hone your personal and executive leadership skills and learn the keys to excellent nonprofit board governance.
Stewardship: Strengthen your nonprofit financial management expertise, hone your ability to manage and care for your team, and recognize key legal issues.
Relationship: Grow your skills and knowledge in resource development, marketing, and communications, as well as today's Internet and technology.
So, what's the value of CCNL?
It's a credential employers and peers will recognize as a mark of Christian excellence.
Who benefits from earning a CCNL?
You do, and through you, your ministry, your team, and ultimately the kingdom of Christ.
Why should you start your CCNL journey today?
You can earn your CCNL credential in as little as one calendar year!
Contact Cyndi Marcy with any questions: [email protected].
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Alliance Insights Modules
Focused | On-Demand | Self-Paced
These Digital Alliance Insights Modules (AIM) allow you to experience and apply cutting-edge thought leadership targeted to your organizational and leadership development needs as a Christian nonprofit leader.
To Learn More and Enroll, Click on the AIM Module Title | Course fee: $97 | Duration: 2.5 -3.5 hours
Leadership: AIM Modules
Resilient, Adaptive, and Influential Leadership
Caring for Your Soul as a Leader
Stewardship: AIM Modules
Create a Thriving Workplace
Employee Development: Equipping Your Team
3Rs: Recruiting, Recognizing, and Retaining Employees
Relationship: AIM Modules
Fundraising and Your Board
Mastering Donor Development
Sustainer Giving Strategies
Capitalizing on Capital Campaigns
Digital Donor Development and Fundraising Insights
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