“One of the most useful things I learned is the need for continuous review and change. I work in sales and at times can get complacent in not searching for the new areas to gain strategic advantage. I believe we are all called to be ambassadors of Christ. Churches and THE Church body in general are also organizations. I believe that part of our calling as Christians is to learn what gifts, talents, and capabilities God has blessed us with in order to advance his kingdom. To do so properly, we need to treat these blessings as strategic advantages that God has given us to use for kingdom purposes. One of my favorite things about this course was watching the pray at the end of every lesson. This will be the first course I have completed through CLI. It was so refreshing and truly inspiring to see someone living out their faith so naturally into their role as a professor. This seemingly small act served as a reminder to me that we can and should glorify God through all aspects of our lives, including our professions.”

“This class has taught me valuable insights into the principles of strategic management that apply not only to business leadership but also to ministry. I've learned how to align organizational goals with a clear mission and vision, vital in church leadership. The emphasis on understanding internal and external environments, setting realistic goals, and executing strategy has given me tools to enhance ministry effectiveness. I appreciated how the course tied business principles to leadership in ministry. The teachings on ethical leadership, organizational structure, and managing change were particularly impactful. The course materials were well-structured and easy to follow, making complex topics more digestible.”

“The most important thing that I will keep in my ministry activities, given to me by this marvelous course, is the ability to analyze any of my undertakings and find a way to develop strategies to take it to new heights. The course taught me to develop wisdom to deal with people, wisdom in any context and wisdom when using any processes in order to improve any enterprise I can be involved in. Professor Michael Earnhardt has provided extensive reading materials that have helped me a lot in my learning process, on top of Ted talks videos and his own book about Strategic Management. I deeply thank him for all of this and for all his prayers at the conclusion of any given lesson. May the Lord take care of him and bless him profusely.”