FREE FOR MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERS
Tools and Workshops for the
Vision-to-Execution Gap.
Upcoming Events.
Workshops, retreats, and gatherings designed to strengthen mission-driven leaders.
JUL
TBD
2026
Arkansas Christian Educators Network — Inaugural Gathering
Little Rock, Arkansas · Free · Christian school educators & administrators
Join Dr. Jones for the launch of the Arkansas Christian Educators Network — a free networking community offering classes, workshops, and connection for Christian school educators across the state.
Built for the Educators Building the Next Generation.
The Arkansas Christian Educators Network — founded by Dr. Jones — is a free statewide community for teachers, administrators, and board members at Christian schools. Monthly classes, workshops, and peers who know what you're carrying because they're carrying it too.
Who it's for: Heads of school · Teachers · Administrators · Board members at Arkansas Christian schools
Cost: Free to join.
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Free Tools for
Mission-Driven Leaders
GUIDE · 12 PAGES
5 Questions Every Leadership Team Should Be Asking
Diagnostic checklist for boards entering a new year.
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WORKSHEET
Strategic Planning Pre-Work Template
The same pre-work Dr. Jones uses with every strategic planning client.
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CHECKLIST
Executive Director / Head of School Onboarding Checklist
The first 90 days, week by week.
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From The Blog
Practical perspective on Christian school leadership, ministry operations, and the long game of building organizations that last.
ARTICLE · 6 MIN READ
Why Most Strategic Plans Fail (And the Three Patterns They All Share)
The data behind a hard reality — and the three operational patterns leaders can learn to spot early.
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ARTICLE · 8 MIN READ
What a Healthy Board Actually Does
Most boards confuse activity with effectiveness. Here's how to tell the difference.
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ARTICLE · 5 MIN READ
The Fractional COO: A Solution for Mission-Driven Organizations Not Ready for a Full-Time Hire
What a Fractional COO does, what they don't, and how to know if your organization is ready for one.
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Where Dr. Jones Has Been Featured
Conversations on leadership, governance, and mission-driven operations — across Christian education and the nonprofit world.
PODCAST EPISODE
[ Podcast Name ] — Episode title
What separates Christian schools and nonprofits that grow from the ones that quietly close.
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CONFERENCE TALK
ANSAA Emerging Leaders Academy
Christ-centered strategic leadership for the next generation.
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INTERVIEW
[ Publication / Show Name ]
On building organizations that outlast the leader.
Read interview →
The Forward Letter.
A short monthly email for leaders of schools, ministries, and faith-based nonprofits. One practical insight, one resource, and one question worth taking to your next leadership meeting.
No spam. Easy to unsubscribe. ~2-minute read.
Ready for More Than a Resource?
If reading the guide or attending a workshop made you realize you need a partner — not just a download — let's talk.