The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast (Al Lopus)

Dr. Steve Mason, president of LeTourneau University, shares about how to navigate cultural challenges while staying true to your mission, fostering trust in leadership, and cultivating a workplace that thrives with engaged employees.

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Have you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader.

One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know innovative leaders that are making a difference for the kingdom.  One of those leaders is Jeff Lockyer, the Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario in the Niagara Region. 

Jeff has just published a very thoughtful book called Finding Our Way: Reclaiming the First-Century Church in the Twenty-First Century.  It’s a fascinating story of how a church transformed for the next generation.  I particularly like the way Jeff walks his readers through the underlying theology behind some of their decisions, including their focus on workplace culture.  Whether you are a church leader, a leader of a Christian non-profit, or a Christian business leader, you'll find our discussion inspirational.   

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s631jefflockyer

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In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Jon T. Locklear, CEO of Lumbee River Electric Member Cooperative, who turned around a struggling organization by fostering leadership cohesion and building trust. Discover the key practices he implemented to create a thriving workplace culture and develop emerging leaders with character and competence.

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There's a new generation of leadership serving today's ministry organizations, churches and Christian-owned businesses. I'm talking about the men and women of the Millennial generation born between 1981 and 1997.

Who are these Millennials? What do they bring to the table and what could be their lasting imprint on God's Kingdom work in the world—including your church, organization, or business?

Our guest today is ready to speak directly to this question.

We have the pleasure of visiting with Bill Robinson, President Emeritus of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. Author of two books: Leading People from the Middle: The Universal Mission of Mind and Heart and Incarnate Leadership. Today, Chairman of the Board of Princeton Theological Seminary.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e3-the-importance-of-millennials-in-your-organization-bill-robinson

How can you make significant changes in your workplace culture? Action planning and follow up is one key element.

One action planning strategy is to designate individuals – called Engagement Champions – who can take ownership for your culture at the departmental level. This is where the rubber really meets the road if you’re serious about building a healthy, flourishing culture.

But not too serious, as today's podcast is not only informative but fun too. First, we're going to introduce the Engagement Champion concept and listen in as Sue Hood from Willow Creek Community Church explains their approach to it. Then we'll hear from Jenn Repaci at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale as she introduces seven rules and tools to equip and empower Engagement Champions.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e21-jenn-repaci-calvary-chapel-fort-lauderdale. 

Every leader leaves a wake behind them. Whether the wake is positive or negative depends on their integrity. Today's episode is for Christian leaders who hope to live and finish strong. What are the secrets that are creating an integrity gap in your life, today? To learn about the common pitfalls and anecdotes that will help you flourish, stay tuned!

If you’re a leader, or if you work alongside a leader, or you aspire to be a leader, get ready. We’re going to talk about one of the biggest trouble spots leaders face. Something we’ve never talked about here on the podcast. Here’s the trouble spot: 

Leaders who preach one set of values yet live by another are not just harming themselves. A leader’s lack of integrity may generate immense internal guilt and shame, but it also limits the effectiveness of any organization he or she leads.  

Jeff and Terra Mattson are the married co-founders of Living Wholehearted and the Courageous Girls Movement. They coach leaders in a variety of settings, from corporate offices to leadership retreats and individual counseling. Their professional experience and research have formed their unique perspective on the relationship between leadership and integrity.  

Their new book is called Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live. Jeff & Terra know this issue inside and out—and they’ve got some insightful, practical answers you can use. Jeff & Terra, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.  

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Leadership blindspots are the specific areas where a leader, even a very successful leader, is missing something. A blind spot can be a lack of attention to a certain area or part of your skillset that really has never been developed. And of course, you don't know what your blind spots are. But, we know how to find them. Listen in, as we talk with a leader about tools that helped him and his team grow to be even more effective in their leadership.

Welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. I’m Cary Humphries, Senior Consultant with the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, and for this episode, I’m sitting in for Al Lopus as your guest host.

I want you to see the real advantage and benefit of the 360. To do this, I want to bring in Todd Ervin, Executive Pastor of Ministry Support, and CFO of The Summit Church, in Raleigh Durham North Carolina. Todd, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. We’ve had the privilege of working with The Summit Church for 5 years, with full Staff Engagement Surveys, and “a bunch of” 360 reviews –something like 40. Find full show notes here http://bit.ly/toddervinsummitchurch

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Do you wonder as a leader what are a few of the specific actions that I can take to improve my team's culture? What can I do to reduce relationship conflicts, or turnover, disorder, and challenges brought on by the worldwide pandemic? Listen in as today's guests discuss how they have developed an innovative flourishing culture while serving the world's poor whose lives are even more desperate as a result of the pandemic.

My two guests today are Rachel Spier Weaver, HR Manager for  HOPE International, a worldwide ministry organization based in Lancaster, PA. With Rachel is her colleague Laura Beirne, Recruitment & International HR Manager for HOPE International. Laura, Rachel, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. 

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, shares his insights on fostering a culture of trust to propel leadership success. We'll explore practical strategies for building trust, navigating leadership transitions, and the importance of continuous learning.

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In this episode, Dr. Jason Rachels, president of Calvary Christian Academy, shares his insights on leading a thriving Christian educational institution while staying true to core values. From leadership development to fostering a vibrant spiritual life, Jason offers practical wisdom for leaders looking to make a lasting impact in their organizations.

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We are excited to announce the relaunch of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Nathan Salsbery from CapinCrouse, a national full-service CPA and consulting firm devoted to serving mission-focused not-for-profit organizations, churches, and higher education institutions.

From 2007 to 2015, CapinCrouse doubled its staff from 80 to 160 and tripled its number of offices from 5 to 15, coast-to-coast. What was driving their rapid growth? In part, it was their investment in developing their staff and leadership. Listen in as Nathan shares actionable strategies that made a measurable difference in their culture.

In this episode, Nathan shares about:

• Mentorship: Every employee has a mentor-like champion and development coach in the firm
• Accountability: Quarterly check-ins offer the opportunity for affirmation and needed course correction.
• Leadership: “What’s the tone of leadership at the top of our firm?”
• Enrichment: Every other year, CapinCrouse underwrites the cost of a mission trip, marriage retreat or other event designed to personally enrich the heart, mind and soul of an employee.

View the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/episode-24-leadership-development-fuels-growth-nathan-salsbery-capincrouse. 

Learn how to sharpen your approach as a leader and as an organization, in the times we're living in now. If that's your hope and desire then you don't want to miss what's ahead for you, next.

It’s a real pleasure to welcome in Steve Moore, Executive Director of M. J. Murdock Trust Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Washington. Great to speak with you, Steve. 

Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/sharpen-approach-leader/

Today I’m reminded of “It’s a Wonderful Life", a trend-setting film, way ahead of its time. When it comes to trends, I appreciate what Director Frank Capra said, “Don’t follow trends, start trends.” 

 In the next few minutes I want to give you seven workplace trends that organizations are likely to start in 2019.  

To help me with this, I’ve asked Mark Cutshall, our writer on the Flourishing Culture Podcast, to join me as our guest host. Welcome, Mark.

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e59-workplace-trends-2019/

In this episode, Al has the great pleasure of talking with longtime friend, colleague and board and leadership consultant John Pearson. Join us for this fun and far-reaching conversation that covers everything from great leadership books, to board governance best practices, and even how to infuse fun (or as John likes to call it, "hoopla") into your workplace culture.

John's fingerprints are all over the founding of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Yet, he’s known for so much more than that. For 25 combined years, he led Christian Camping International/USA (now Christian Camp and Conference Association), the Willow Creek Association, and Christian Management Association (now Christian Leadership Alliance). Today, he’s a management and board governance consultant whose clients read like a who’s who of respected ministry organizations.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e26-john-pearson. 

In order to effectively lead an organization, senior leaders need a management framework and practical tools to keep the organization moving forward. Employees are looking to senior leaders to bring them together for a common purpose. Wise leaders have learned how to implement systems that support the growth of their organizations. What steps can you take to increase your effectiveness as a leader and position your organization for growth? We’ll address these issues on today’s podcast. 

I’m delighted to welcome Doug Hall, whose consulting firm, Resources for CEOs, equips leaders to more effectively run their businesses and position themselves for growth.   

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If you'd like to discover how to move from a toxic to a healthy culture while facing extraordinary challenges then you need to listen to this interview. Our guest today is Steve Anderson, superintendent of Grace International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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Today, we’re going to look at Rewarding Compensation, the fifth of the eight drivers that can take the health of your workplace culture to the next level.

Rewarding Compensation is one of the eight proven drivers of a healthy, flouring workplace culture. What my guest is going to share will help you step back and revisit your organization’s current compensation plan so you can see what’s working and where you can improve.

With that, I want to welcome in my guest, Tara VanderSande, Senior Consultant for the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Tara, I’m so glad you can join us here as part of our new, ongoing series on “The Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture.”

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4e23-tara-vandersande/

In this episode, we dive into the crucial role of leadership in fostering unity while embracing cultural diversity. Join us as Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero shares practical insights on building trust, navigating multicultural dynamics, and his vision for the future of the multicultural church.

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As a leader, what’s the best way to handle a mistake you or your team has made? As an individual, how do you reconcile damaged relationships that result from a mistake? Today, we will look at what makes a meaningful, effective apology when – as the book title says – “sorry isn’t enough.”

Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Thomas, who along with New York Times best-selling author Gary Chapman, has co-authored the book, When Sorry Isn’t Enough: Making Things Right with Those You Love.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e5-dr-jennifer-thomas. 

Leadership transitions are inevitable—but will yours set your organization up for lasting success or unexpected challenges? In this episode, Steve Woodworth, CEO of Masterworks, shares key insights from his book Lost in Transition, offering practical steps for boards, CEOs, and senior leaders to navigate succession with wisdom and clarity.

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Have you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader.

One of the things I enjoy most about my job is getting to know innovative leaders that are making a difference for the kingdom.  One of those leaders is Jeff Lockyer, the Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario in the Niagara Region. 

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s631jefflockyer

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For many organizations having a majority of your employees work from home is a new challenge. This new environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has challenged leaders to learn new ways of leading their virtual workplaces. Today we learn from the CEO of a growing, Christian company with 70 percent of their employees who have been working from home remotely for years. I know that you'll benefit from this great advice.

It’s my pleasure to welcome back to the Flourishing Culture Podcast Robert Bortins, Jr., CEO of Classical Conversations, in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Robert, good to be with you again.

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Many Christian organizations are working to build their workplace culture to keep our best talent from leaving. Part of the challenge has to do with employees working remotely. In today's episode, we focus on how Alpha USA has built a flourishing workplace culture while having a one hundred percent remote staff. Listen in!

As a leader, you need to recruit and retain a high-quality team to help your organization achieve its mission. Having the right people on your team is always important to a thriving organization. But now there are some trends that make recruiting and retaining employees even more challenging. We will address these issues today in our conversation.

I’m delighted to welcome Craig Springer. He is the Executive Director of Alpha USA.  

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/craigspringerbesttalent

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How can your organization thrive in the rapidly evolving workplace of 2025? In this episode, Al Lopus (Cofounder & Board Chair), Jay Bransford (President and CEO), and Rob Wachter (Global Marketing Director) of Best Christian Workplaces explore seven key trends shaping the future of Christian-led organizations, offering practical strategies to build flourishing workplaces rooted in faith and resilience.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/4247trends2025

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Listen in as Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair, and Jay Branford President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces highlight workplace trends that they're anticipating for Christian-led workplaces in 2023.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/s8e01workplacetrends2021

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Today we talk with a leader of an organization that will bring new hope and a better life to people who might otherwise have nowhere to turn. It's a one-of-a-kind story that you need to hear. So listen in, as he highlights the thing that is mission essential for his organization's success.

I’m so grateful to have with me Mike Johnson, CEO of the Yakima Union Gospel Mission in Yakima, Washington. Mike, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. 

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Great workplace culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s shaped by leaders who are intentional about fostering an environment where people can thrive. In this episode, leadership expert Mark Miller, and author of Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage, shares insights on building a high-performance culture, communicating vision, and handling challenges with clarity and purpose.

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When a new leader comes into an organization and finds that the culture is not so healthy, what do they do? In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Dace Starkweather from Glen Eyrie, a Tudor-style castle that houses a renowned retreat and conference center as part of The Navigators in Colorado Springs.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

1. Restoring a sense of missional purpose to what team members are doing at every level
2. Using the BCWI Employee Engagement Survey as a thermometer of your culture
3. Making intentional strides using both positive and negative feedback
4. Inspiring character and competence in your leadership
5. Developing your people spiritually and professionally
6. Living out your core values as an organization
7. Creating meaningful employment for your team

View the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/episode-25-dace-starkweather-glen-eyrie.

In today's episode, we're uncovering the power of mission-driven leadership with Greg Christy, president of Northwestern College, as he shares how clear communication and intentional culture-building have transformed his institution.

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As we're beginning to think about returning to the workplace after COVID-19, how should we think about men and women working together in Christian-led workplaces? What does it look like when women and men reflect the glory of God as they work together in our organizations? Discover how, next!

My guest today is Christine Talbot, Senior Vice President, Human Resources for World Vision US, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.

Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/men-and-women-work-together/

Happy New Year and thanks for joining us! Today, we highlight what we see as the seven trends of workplace culture in 2021! Listen in to see if you agree with this about what you see coming in the new year.

Most of us are really happy 2020 is over! As we look at 2021, what can we look forward to as we lead our organizations, or as the Bible suggests, shepherd the flock that God has entrusted to us?

Now for the past several years, we have outlined the trends we project for the next year. These have become some of the most-read blog posts and downloaded podcast episodes. In fact, last January, the first trend I predicted was "the virtual workplace is poised for even more growth as tech-savvy employees work remotely!" I never dreamed that COVID would be the thing that would cause this to be so true!

So, this year we plan to ask, what are the seven leading trends likely to shape the vitality and future of your culture, your organization's workplace, in 2021? So let's go.

Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/workplace-trends…y-bransford-bcwi/

You're really going to love today's podcast episode. Listen to one of the most recognized Christian leaders of this generation. He challenges us to lead like it matters to God. Stay tuned as Rich Stearns talks about his new book. I'm delighted to welcome one of the most outstanding Christian leaders of our generation. Rich Stearns is President Emeritus of World Vision, and author of the soon-to-be-published book, Lead Like it Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World. These are two mileposts of a tremendous career filled with lessons, insights, and influence that continues to advance God’s work on earth.  Rich, so glad to have you here on the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/why-god-cares-about-values-driven-leadership-rich-stearns/

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Are you ready to discover the keys to leadership that can elevate your organization? In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Jos Snoep, CEO of Bible League International, who shares how integrating core values and building trust can create a flourishing workplace culture in a global workforce.

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David Bailey, founder of Arrabon, explores the biblical perspective on racial reconciliation and offers practical insights for fostering long-term healing in communities and workplaces.

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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of intentional leader development with Dr. Rob McKenna, the visionary CEO of WiLD Leaders. Join us as we delve into the essential practices and attitudes that empower leaders to navigate high-pressure situations, particularly when occupying the leadership hot seat.

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Is your organization in a position where it needs to hire a new senior leader? Is your recruiting and selection approach proven to select the best candidate for the role? Well, listen in to today's episode, as we discuss an innovative approach where our guest describes how his organization conducted an internally led, professionally supported senior leader selection process.

I’m delighted to welcome in Bob Smith, Pastor of Church Planting and Expansion of 2|42 Church, with 7 locations in Southeastern Michigan. 

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As we approach the Christmas season, are you looking to recharge your faith? Listen as Jeff Lockyer, the lead pastor of Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario inspires us to be the incarnational presence of Christ in our workplace.

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Our podcast is on hiatus for a few weeks as we prepare to launch Season 2 in September. Today, we have one of the most popular episodes from our archives to share with you. Enjoy this listener favorite!

As Christian leaders, how can we most effectively achieve our organizations’ calling and purpose in these rapidly changing times? Today, Al is talking with Tami Heim, the President and CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance. Prior to CLA, Tami held key executive positions in Christian publishing after nearly 20 years as a Retail Industry executive, including a stint as the President of Borders. Listen in as Al and Tami cover a wide range of topics facing Christian leaders today.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/encore-tami-heim-christian-leadership-alliance.

What is the role of the Board of Directors when it comes to stewarding the health of a Christian non-profit’s employee culture? To help us with this question, our guest today is board governance expert Bob Andringa.

A respected leader in Christian higher education, Bob was president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities for 12 years and had a significant impact on governance in Christian higher ed. CCCU is the association of 175 distinctly Christian colleges and universities in 24 nations.

Some would say he retired 10 years ago, but Bob says he has “refired” as he coaches nonprofit CEOs and their boards. Adding to his “refired” life, he has also founded a new organization called Network Life, which is fueled by his passion that Christian students in secular universities to live and learn together as Christ-followers.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/49-bob-andringa. 

360 Degree Feedback for Pastors and Christian leaders is something we are asked about frequently. Today we have the pleasure of visiting with Joel Engle, Pastor of Preaching and Vision of ChangePoint Church in Anchorage, Alaska. Joel and his leadership team recently experienced a 360 process that was quite eye opening.

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e53-joel-engle/

Discover how you can build a workplace culture where your revenues quadruple in five years, your employees flourish, and you have a very low turnover in a highly competitive labor market. Learn more from Dow Smith, founder and visionary of Dow Smith Contracting, a design-build firm that specializes in churches, healthcare, commercial construction, and other projects. 

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/363dowsmith

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Self-awareness is important for a leader who claims to be a Christ follower. But how do you build self-awareness? Learn more from Jeff Crosby, an accomplished Christian leader and the author of The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts. Jeff is President and the CEO of ECPA, the trade association of Christian publishing. 

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We’re often asked, are their better times than others to start measuring the health of your staff culture? We believe one of the best times is when there is a transition to a new top leader. Today we will find out if that’s true, even if your father was the previous leader!

Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina, is known as one of the most innovative churches around and is often credited with being the first multisite church in the country.

Greg Suratt is Seacoast’s Founding Pastor and is now leading the Association of Related Churches known as (ARC).

Today we have the pleasure to talking with Greg’s son, Josh Surratt, who is Lead Pastor atSeacoast Church. And with Josh is his wife, Lisa Surratt, who serves as Seacoast’s Director of Culture.

Josh, Lisa, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast!

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3-e32-josh-and-lisa-surratt/

Do you wish you could make your staff feel more truly appreciated, reduce staff turnover, increase loyalty, even reduce cynicism, and make a more positive work environment? If so, then today's episode is for you.

Dr. Paul White, Ph.D., is co-author, along with Gary Chapman, of the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. The book is based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages which has sold 9 million copies, worldwide.  

Dr. White is a psychologist, speaker, consultant, and author whose passion is "making work relationships work." For over 20 years, he has assisted businesses, government agencies, schools, and non-profit agencies to build positive work cultures by discovering how to overcome the most common obstacles faced. 

Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/could-you-improv…-dr-paul-white-2/

I’d like to dedicate today’s entire podcast to you, our listener, and your leadership.  Who you are and who you desire to become as a follower of Jesus, and as a leader serving in his name, matters deeply to God.  When it comes to leadership, what you’re about to hear from our guest, could… I believe, be life-shaping, even life changing, for you.  

My guest, is Phyllis Hennecy Hendry. For the past 16 years, Phyllis has served as President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus, which brings leaders face-to-face with Jesus for transformation that impacts individuals, organizations, and nations. 

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e48-phyllis-hennecy-hendry/

Are you receiving feedback that will help you develop the leadership necessary to meet tomorrow's challenges? Some leaders are resistant to receiving 360 feedback. But in this episode, we have a leader who's been open to 360 feedback for the last ten years and has flourished. Keith Speaks is our guest and he's the senior pastor of Hales Corners Lutheran Church in Wisconsin.

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Get ready for an inspiring transformation story! Join us as Brad Carr, President and Founder of SonicAire, and Jordan Newton, COO, share how their company turned an unhealthy culture into a flourishing one, proving that investing in leadership, strategy, and development benefits both employees and businesses.

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When it comes to transforming an organization’s culture, there are inspirational stories, unique comeback stories and memorable stories. The story you’re going to hear over these next few minutes is ALL of these things—inspirational, unique, memorable—and more.

Today, we have the pleasure of visiting with Gary Lausch, Vice President of Human Resources at ELIC – English Language Institute of China. ELIC is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since 1981, ELIC has trained English teachers to work with educational partners in more than 16 countries.

Find full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3-e8-3-workplace-desires-that-transform-culture-gary-lausch-elic

How does a privately-owned architecture and construction firm, focused solely on serving churches, build a healthy employee culture?

Brad Eisenmann, President of Aspen Group, can speak to this question as well as anyone. Aspen specializes in designing and building innovative church spaces, but it's more than just a business. With a mission to create space for ministry impact, it really is a ministry to churches and the people they serve. Their team rallies around this laser-sharp mission statement, which has become the basis for both their flourishing culture and thriving business. The lessons Brad has learned about building a healthy culture can benefit your organization today and for years to come.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/episode-34-brad-eisenmann-aspen-group.

What if the secret to lasting organizational success isn’t just strategy but a flourishing workplace culture? In this episode, Dr. Michael Lindsay, president of Taylor University, shares how faith-driven leadership, values-based decision-making, and investing in people have led to remarkable growth in both employee engagement and institutional impact.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/434drmichaellindsay

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Few churches have made a long-term impact on New York City, like Redeemer Presbyterian Church under the leadership of Tim Keller. As Redeemer had begun to prepare for Tim Keller’s transition from Senior Pastor, they have embarked on a journey to improve the health of their organizational culture to better position them for the future. 

Today we have the pleasure of visiting with Brian Stanton, Chief Financial Officer, and Chris Dolan, co-chair of the culture team and also Director of Information Services. 

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2e33-chris-dolan-brian-stanton-redeemer-presbyterian-church. 

What is the antidote of what many are calling the great resignation? Simply it's a healthy, even flourishing workplace culture where employees are emotionally connected to their jobs and organizations. Listen in today as we discuss the eight keys that boost employee engagement. 

Well, let’s get started. I want to welcome in my colleague, BCWI Director for Consulting Services, Giselle Jenkins. Giselle and I are going to unlock each of the “Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture.” 

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4e1-giselle-jenkins/

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Here's a question for you, how is it with your soul today? Has the current crisis preoccupied you to the point of clouding your relationship with God? Well, today I talk with an experienced spiritual, leadership coach, who will tell you exactly why nourishing your soul matters to your current and future leadership. Coming up, next!

I’m very pleased to welcome in one of our most popular guests here, Steve Macchia, the Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc. Based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Leadership Transformations is all about increasing the "attentiveness quotient" within individuals and their teams, helping them to become more aware of God's presence and direction as he forms them more into the likeness of His son Jesus, who gives them discernment for the path ahead, and renews their strength as only He can.

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Are you clear on what God has called you to be and to do? Are your team members in jobs that reflect their special calling? In today's episode, we discuss how you can understand your unique calling so that you can experience a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life.

As a leader, how do you equip the people on your team to thrive? Helping people understand how they are uniquely designed by God is part of the process. Then you want to match people’s abilities to the needs within your organization. Getting the right people in the right places is key to flourishing! Today I’m delighted to welcome Kelly Kannwischer. She is the CEO of Younique and Co-Founder of Future Church Co.

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Today we have the pleasure of talking with Miles McPherson, Lead Pastor, of The Rock Church, a multi-site congregation with five campuses in San Diego. 

Hi Miles, and welcome to our podcast, today.   

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You only have one chance to make a good first impression. And nowhere is that more true and relevant than in onboarding new employees.

Research has proven that an employee’s first impression of an organization has a significant impact on their future engagement and commitment to that organization. In addition, it’s important to the organization’s performance to get new hires up to speed in their job as soon as possible.

Our guest today knows this by heart. Today we have the pleasure of visiting with Cate Given, Vice President of Human Resource Services at Joni and Friends in Agoura Hills, California. Joni and Friends reaches out around the world to people and families affected by disability with the love of Christ and the practical help they need.

Listen in to this conversation to learn Joni and Friends' impressive step-by-step onboarding process.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e28-cate-given-joni-and-friends. 

Cross-cultural mission workers are some of the hardest-working people in the world, facing challenges such as living overseas in a very different culture, often with a family and responsible for raising their own support. And that’s just the start. All of this raises the question, how can we provide the organizational support necessary to help these Kingdom workers and their ministries thrive?

Now, with new research from GMI and BCWI, Ken Harder and James Nelson join us today to discuss simple but powerful leadership practices to overcome these challenges.

James has an extensive background in statistics and analytics, dedicating himself to provide ministries with actionable research. He has also served overseas as a missionary.

Ken is the co-author of the book Help Your Missionaries Thrive: Leadership Practices That Make a Difference. Ken serves as a consultant to leaders in missionary-sending organizations, and he has been the project leader as we customized the BCWI staff survey for cross cultural missionaries. He has served all over the world and lived in Kenya and East Africa for a time.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/50-ken-harder-james-nelson-gmi. 

Our research tells us that spiritual leadership is a key aspect of creating an effective team in churches and Christian organizations.

What are the best practices for leaders to cultivate a vibrant spirituality, both in their personal lives and on their leadership teams? And is your team experiencing a vibrant spirituality?

To help us with this topic today, we have the pleasure of visiting with The Rev. Dr. Steve Macchia:

• Founder and President of Leadership Transformations, Inc.
• Director of the Pierce Center for Disciple-Building at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
• He also teaches “Spiritual Replenishment” as an adjunct faculty member at Phoenix Seminary, which is a Certified Best Christian Workplace.
• Author of several books, including Becoming a Healthy Team and his most recent, Broken and Whole, published by Best Christian Workplace Intervarsity Press

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e23-steve-macchia-leadership-transformations. 

How can you continually develop a staff both professionally and spiritually to better advance the vision and mission of your Christian ministry? Our guest, today, has walked this path and has more than a few practical insights and stories to help you strengthen your people and improve the health of your culture.

Today, we have the pleasure of visiting with Scott Wiggins the Director of Staff at Pinelake Church, a multi-site church in Mississippi. Pinelake has over 125 staff and, today, has a very healthy staff culture. Scott’s role is to train and develop the church staff spiritually and professionally.

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In this episode, we're joined by leader and author Dr. Gene Habecker as he discusses the essential soft skills of leadership from his book. You'll gain insights on building strong marriages, creating sacred spaces, mastering the art of asking good questions, understanding the value of 360 reviews, and learning how to build trust and support employee development.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/396drgenehabecker

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The COVID-19 crisis and the resulting financial crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for ministry and business leaders.  Every ministry has been affected, most drastically.  Nearly everyone is dealing with falling revenues, learning to manage remote teams and significant instability.  How do leaders keep their composure? Find out how, next.

Given the uncertainty of our times because of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus… and the resulting shockwaves to the economy, the pressure on leaders is mounting rapidly.   

Today we have asked our friend, Dr. Rob McKenna, the author of Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure and Founder of WiLD Leaders, Inc. to speak on these topics.

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Today we are going to talk about one of the most dreaded, yet important parts of a leaders job….. addressing performance concerns… with truth and grace.

To help us navigate these treacherous waters — we have the pleasure of talking with Tara VanderSande, a true leader in Talent Development serving, in the current role of Staff Development Director at Willow Creek Community Church in the Chicago area.

Hi Tara and welcome to our podcast!

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e38-tara-vandersande/

Today, we have the pleasure of talking to Mike Cole, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer at  CRISTA Ministries in the Seattle area.  

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s4e3-mike-cole/

I’m often asked two questions: What do we need to do to improve our culture? And how long should it take to improve our organization’s culture? While there's no cut and dry answer for every organization, our guest today can attest that it takes two things: surveying your employees consistently over time, and then taking action on the results.

Today we have the privilege of talking with David Pickering, the Director of Business and Human Resources at Olivet Nazarene University, who has personally seen the improvement of his organization’s culture. For the last 12 years, he has surveyed the faculty and staff each year and helped to facilitate one of the best cultures among Christian higher education institutions. Olivet has been an innovator in the application of our engagement survey, and the results speak for themselves as engagement scores have improved significantly.

Tune into our conversation today to hear Olivet's step-by-step action planning process, which takes their survey results off the page and into action in their workplace.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/55-david-pickering-olivet-nazarene-university. 

Would you like your leadership to be more inspirational? You might be thinking, "yes, but how do I develop it?" Steve Macchia, Founder and President of Leadership Transformations Inc., believes having a discerning life is the key. Listen in as we discuss spiritual principles and practices that will change your life and leadership.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/348stevemacchia

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Employees who are engaged in the workforce don't want a leader who just barks out orders. Leaders who develop a flourishing workplace culture have a very different attitude. This episode features Brad Layland, CEO of The FOCUS Group. Brad is a leader and author who has been very intentional about building a flourishing culture based on deep, long-lasting relationships.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/335bradlayland

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As you look ahead to the next three years, how should you be preparing your team to be fully ready for the uncertainties we face economically, politically, culturally, even spiritually? Laura Gardner, the president of Joni and Friends, addresses how they are sharpening and being sharpened in order to be ready.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/340lauragardner

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Do you wonder how to grow a faith foundation that will sustain you through all the seasons of your life? Discover how Jerry White kept going after experiencing inevitable losses and disappointments. Jerry is the international president emeritus for The Navigators and author of Dangers Men Face: Overcoming the Greatest Threats to Living Life Well.

Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/365jerrywhite

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I think we can all agree that organizational growth is a good thing. Yet, growth can be both a gift and a huge challenge. Today, we’re going to learn how one church has paid attention to the challenges of the continual growth to build a healthier church. By building healthier culture, this church is poised to make a greater overall ministry impact.

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Josh Patterson. Josh is Lead Pastor of Ministry Leadership at The Village Church, which has five campuses in the greater Dallas area. Josh has written a book called, Creature of the Word. It’s a book that lays out the Scripture-based beauty of a Jesus-centered church and how to go about actually forming Jesus-centered church.

Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e14-josh-patterson-the-village-church

Today, we’re going to talk about trends. Trends help us stay cutting-edge in our work and get a glimpse of the future in real time. They help us get a jump on ways to improve our work and sharpen our direction. Knowing trends helps us to be more effective. 

7 Trends for Christian Workplaces in 2017 // Al Lopus, BCWI President

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e13-2017-trends. 

As you slow down to savor this Thanksgiving holiday, take some time to reflect on the heart of your leadership. Enjoy this listener favorite from our archives, as Ruth Haley Barton teaches spiritual disciplines to keep our leadership centered on Christ.

How does a busy Christian leader – with a full plate of responsibilities and activities – maintain an abundant spiritual life so they can effectively lead from that place?

Today, Al is talking with Dr. Ruth Haley Barton, the founder of the Transforming Center located in Wheaton, IL.  Ruth is a seasoned spiritual director, teacher, retreat leader and author of several spiritual formation books and resources.

Tune in to this illuminating, important and deeply rich conversation, as Al and Ruth discuss the dangers of living out of our false, untransformed selves, and how to cultivate spiritual rhythms to draw us into the presence of God.

Read the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/encore-ruth-haley-barton. 

Today, we're joined by Jeremie Kubicek, co-founder of GiANT and author of "The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship, One Conversation at a Time." Jeremie shares insights on healthy communication, emphasizing the importance of care, navigating conflict, and rebuilding trust.

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Today, we’re continuing our new series on the “Eight Ways to Build a Flourishing Workplace Culture.”  

Each week, we’re giving you a close-up look at each of the eight factors that make up we call The FLOURISH Model.  It’s the key to building a healthier workplace culture that leads to greater organizational impact. 

On the podcast, today, we look at the fourth of the eight drivers that make up The FLOURISH Model. We call it Uplifting Growth, and my guest has plenty to share with you about how Uplifting Growth is a critical driver to help improve—and even transform--your workplace culture.    

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Marvin Williams, Lead Pastor of Trinity Church, in Lansing, Michigan. 

Marvin, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. 

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Join us as S. Michael Craven, Vice President of Equipping & Mobilization at the Colson Center, discusses the fallacy of the sacred/secular divide, emphasizes the vital role of business in the Kingdom, and highlights the Colson Center's resources for cultivating a Christian worldview. 

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What is your secret weapon as a leader? Well, today Richard Blackaby shares his timeless truths for effective leadership including effective spiritual leadership. Join us as Richard shares his wisdom and coaches us on the secrets of spiritual leadership.

There are so many important topics in leadership – and voices telling us how to be better leaders. But as Christian leaders, what is distinctive about our leadership? How do we steward God’s agenda for our organizations and develop as a spiritual leader? We’ll address the topic of Spiritual Leadership in our discussion today and focus on moving people onto God’s agenda.

I’m delighted to welcome Richard Blackaby. He is the President of Blackaby Ministries International and has written and co-authored many books, some with his father, Henry Blackaby – including the revised Experiencing God book and Spiritual Leadership - a key leadership book. Spiritual Leadership has been out for a number of years and is still highly influential on this important topic.

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Are you striving to create a workplace where your team is truly inspired and engaged? In this episode, Brad Carr, president and founder of SonicAire, shares practical strategies to elevate your leadership, boost employee motivation, and achieve operational excellence—all while remaining faithful to your Christian values.

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How can embodying the fruit of the Spirit transform your leadership and workplace culture? In this episode, Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12, shares powerful insights on leading with character, building trust, and modeling Christ in daily decisions to inspire Kingdom impact.

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Today we have the pleasure of talking about the recently published  list and what it means to be certified as a best christian workplace and provide some examples of what differentiates these organizations.    

 To help us identify some of the key takeaways, I am being joined by Tara VanderSande.  Many of you know Tara as she is one of our popular guests on the Flourishing Culture Podcast.  But today we are turning the tables and she is going to interview me.

Hi Tara, and welcome to our podcast, today.   

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Welcome to our season finale podcast reflecting on the 8 drivers that create engage employees and a flourishing culture. For the past several months we have listened to dozens of leaders describe how they have helped create healthy workplaces. Listen in on our highlights with two of my esteemed colleagues, Cary Humphries and Giselle Jenkins.

You’ve heard the phrase, “We’ve saved the best for last.” Well, that’s never been more true than right now, because during the next few minutes you’re going to hear some of the very best stories and strategies to equip and inspire you to build a better, healthier workplace culture where your employees love coming to work, feel more engaged, are ever more productive.

There’s so much good stuff here, that I’ve asked two trusted, expert colleagues. I think you’re going to love their insights and put their practical wisdom to work.

With me is Giselle Jenkins, BCWI Culture Consulting Director and Cary Humphries BCWI Regional Director. Welcome, both of you.

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Is the key to transforming your organization's impact hidden within your staff and volunteers? In this episode, Kevin East, president of Mentoring Alliance, shares how clear values, intentional mentoring, and Christ-centered leadership can create thriving workplaces and multiply Kingdom impact. 

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In today's Flourishing Culture Podcast, you'll hear how our guest connects the dots of how listening, conviction, trust, and compensation have helped to build his multisite church's healthy culture.

One of my favorite guests is with us right now. Scott Wiggins is Director of Staff at Pinelake Church, a multisite church in Mississippi. At Pinelake, he focuses on the professional and spiritual development of staff members, leads their human resource team, and works closely with Pinelake’s personnel team and elders. I want to welcome back Scott Wiggins. Scott, thanks for joining us, again, on the Flourishing Culture Podcast.  

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In this Christmas season, how can you gain fresh insight, even encouragement, from the Christmas Story? Listen in as Al talks with Elisa Morgan of Our Daily Bread Ministries about how you can keep growing as a disciple of Jesus, even if you've been celebrating Christmas for many decades.

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Discover how your church can see tremendous growth with a staff that's engaged and thriving. Jeff Cranston, lead pastor of LowCountry Community Church, shares on how to develop a highly flourishing workplace culture. 

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Do you see yourself continuing to flourish as a leader in Christian service to age 84 or beyond? Well, today my conversation is with just such a leader. I hope this episode will challenge you to think about how you steward the gifts and experience God has blessed you with long-term.

What are the habits and practices that you need as a leader to be effective in the long run? One of the keys is self-leadership – taking responsibility for your ongoing growth. As years of leadership stretch into decades of leadership, how can you stay effective and focused? We will address these issues today in our conversation. 

I’m delighted to welcome Dr. Jerry White. He is the International President Emeritus of The Navigators.  

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How can leaders build a culture of trust and open communication? Today, it’s our pleasure to welcome Bob Lonac, President and Chief Executive Officer of CRISTA. The number one strength CRISTA scored on the BCWI Employee Engagement Survey is trust. And right there with trust, CRISTA is also very strong when it comes to healthy communication.

CRISTA is a large group of seven thriving and distinctive ministries, whose mission is “to love God by serving people.” Located in the Seattle area, CRISTA has over 1,000 employees serving people worldwide.  Their ministries include Christian schools, international development, senior living and broadcast media.

Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s2-e11-bob-lonac-crista-ministries. 

Do you believe there's a link between the health of your workplace culture and your organization's success? Today, we talk with the CEO of an organization where nine out of ten employees are fully engaged and how their Christian ministry provides significant economic impact. The full story coming up, next!

My guest today is Pete Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Apartment Life. Pete, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.

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Transforming the workplace culture of a Christian ministry is a challenging proposition. Our guest today knows this for a fact, because he’s been a key part of transforming the employee culture of one of the largest, best known churches in the world.

Listen in on this conversation with Colby Burke, the director of human resources at Willow Creek Community Church.

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Thanks for joining us today as we kick off Season 2! In our listener survey last fall, the number one topic you were interested in hearing about is how to build a trust-based culture.

Today, our Communications Coordinator, Rachel Large, is putting Al in the hot seat to teach us how to create trust in the workplace. He'll share practical tactics you can implement today t0 create a more efficient team and greater ministry impact.

Plus, get a peek behind the curtain and hear from a BCWI employee about what it's really like to work at the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. And hear a recap of our last fiscal year – these are exciting times at BCWI!

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As leaders in Christian organizations, we have the rare opportunity in the midst of this pandemic and social upheaval to influence our workplace culture and the world at large. Listen in as a best-selling author, Philip Yancey encourages us to be different by reaching out and exhibiting grace. Listen in as he encourages us to be healers and bridge builders in our divided world.

Philip Yancey is one of the most popular and revered Christian writers on the planet. His 30 books have sold 15 million copies. His bestsellers, include The Jesus I Never Knew, and Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference? Among his many well-read books is one that speaks to the upheavals and uncertainties of our present time. What my guest, Philip Yancey, has to share with you in the next few minutes will touch you wherever you live and work, and however, you’re seeking to follow Jesus.

How’s that for an intro? Philip Yancey, welcome to the Flourishing Culture podcast.

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Do you feel you're spinning your wheels as a leader? Well, today this guest outlines proven approaches to creating a culture of trust that has made significant momentum in accomplishing the organization's key goals. Listen in as Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University leverages hinge moments to move a team forward.

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Would you like to improve your team's performance by creating a high-trust environment? Today, we have a conversation with an expert in leading and designing thriving groups. Listen in as we talk about five components that create high trust, high-performing groups.

One of the important characteristics of a flourishing workplace is the ability of people to have healthy, authentic trusting relationships with others.   

Today, we are going to have a conversation about tested best practices to build transformational groups in your organization.

I’m delighted to welcome Robby Angle, President of Trueface and the author of a new book “The Cure for Groups.” Trueface equips people to experience authentic relationships.   Robby, it’s great to visit with you. Welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. 

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Embracing change in any environment is never easy. And yet, as church leaders who are inviting others into life-change, it’s critical that our lives are changing too.

Looking at the good and the bad in your workplace culture can reveal that God wants to grow and sanctify us – personally, as teams, as a culture, an organization, and as followers of Christ.

Here to talk with us about this today is Jeff Lockyer, Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario. Southridge has such a healthy culture that they land in the top 1% of churches that have surveyed with the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Let’s find out what they’ve done to embrace change and build a healthy culture.

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Are you wondering if it's possible to integrate your faith and work in a marketplace context? Whatever you do, you can find a purposeful life that honors God and points people towards Jesus. Learn more from Dr. Al Erisman, the board chair of the Theology of Work Project.

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Sitting across from me, today, is one the most gifted, experienced professionals who really understands how to build a healthy organizational culture. In the next few minutes, he’s going to walk us through a proven strategy designed to help you increase the success of every new employee starting out in your organization. Who wouldn’t want that?

I want to welcome in Chad Carter, Senior Director of Human Resources for The Gideons International. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, The Gideons International focuses on telling people about Jesus through associating together for service, sharing personal testimony, and by providing Bibles, New Testaments, or portions in 95 languages through 200 countries. For the past 7 years, Chad has played a huge leadership role in this legendary ministry organization.

Hi Chad, and welcome to our podcast, today.

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How did a family-owned, Christian-led company increase its revenue 7-fold from $4 million to $29 million? Discover the principled strategies that worked for them—and how they can work for you, next!

Troy Meachum is President of ACR Supply Company, which happens to be North Carolina’s leading wholesale distributor for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

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What would happen in your organization if a top leader, as they say, was hit by a bus? Well, today we talk to a leader who was and lived to talk about it. Listen in as we learn how to prepare our organization for the next generation by investing in rising leaders.

Developing future leaders is an important part of any healthy organization and is core to long-term flourishing. Who is engaged in coaching the next generation of leaders for your organization? Does the process include a focus on spiritual maturity as well as leadership principles? We’ll address these topics and also consider fruitfulness in different seasons of life with our guest today. 

 I’m delighted to welcome Alec Hill to the podcast today. Alec is the President Emeritus of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He is a cancer survivor and the author of Living in Bonus Time, as well as Just Business – a book on Christian ethics. Currently, Alec's focus is coaching emerging leaders.   

Welcome, Alec. 

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One of the smartest, most effective ways to value and improve the health of your organizational culture is to think about your culture through the mind of an engineer.

Today, you’re going to hear from a Christian leader—an executive vice president and chief operating officer—who’s been trained as an engineer. Wait till you see what her analytic mind, her sense of teamwork, attention to detail, communication skills, desire to learn, and leadership skills…. can mean for your desire to increase the health of your organizational culture.

Today we have the pleasure of visiting with Deb Limb, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CRISTA Ministries in the greater Seattle area. CRISTA has seven individual ministries and more than 1,200 employees.  The mission of CRISTA is to love God by serving people.

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When it comes to hiring, we believe a person’s character is the most important criteria. But how does an organization help build both character and competence into your people so your organization will flourish in the future? Well, listen in as we have an engaging conversation with a church leader on that very topic.

The character and integrity of leaders are essential for a healthy, thriving church or ministry. We will explore the topics of leadership character, trust, and inspiration in today’s episode. Inspirational leadership is one of the eight drivers of employee engagement that we have identified at Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Our guest today is part of a large multi-site church that exhibits inspirational leadership.  

I’m delighted to welcome Craig Walker. He is the human resources director at NewSpring Church, a thriving multi-site church in South Carolina. NewSpring has been participating in Best Christian Workplaces Institute employee engagement surveys since 2014.  

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If you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you: Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious, unresolved issue in your marriage can eat at you at work and take you out of your game as a leader?

Believe me, I’ve experienced this, and I know I’m not alone. How to build a healthy marriage in ways that can help you become a healthy, better leader in the process is what my guest is all about.

Les Parrott and his wife Leslie have spent the past 30 years same helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University, in Kirkland, Washington, and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University in Anza, California

As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.

Les, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.

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Today, we're diving into practical steps leaders can take to boost employee engagement with insights from Matt Wimmer, CEO and Executive Director of SAMBICA camp in Western Washington. Listen in as we explore the impact of employee engagement surveys, the importance of a fun and focused meeting rhythm, and strategies for developing staff to prepare them for larger roles in the future.

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