The Called to Flourish Podcast

Today, our guest starts with a harsh reality. He says, "We know our world is broken." But what he focuses on and has dedicated his life to is helping Christians build reconciling communities. When there's reconciliation only then can we experience the restoration of relationships. To learn from his experience and to learn how—stay tuned. David Bailey is the Founder and Executive Director of Arrabon, a ministry in Richmond, Virginia, where he and his wife, Joy, call home. Find full show notes here: http://bit.ly/davidbaileyarrabon Share the Love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at [email protected]

Are you looking for a few powerful tips on how to improve the health of your workplace culture? Well, today's show is an interview with a president who has created one of the most Flourishing cultures we've seen in the past few years. All while seeing great ministry growth. Stay tuned to learn how! Every week, 126 new children in Georgia are removed from their homes and placed into the state's foster care system due to abuse, neglect, addictions, violence, and more. Enter FaithBridge Foster Care, in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta. As you're about to hear, this amazing ministry organization is transforming the lives of children who've suffered abuse and neglect. We're so fortunate to have with us Bob Bruder-Mattson, the President and CEO of FaithBridge Foster Care. Bob, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here http://bit.ly/bobbrudermattsonepisode Share the Love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at [email protected]

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/ Share the Love If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 Follow our Host Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at [email protected]

What are the characteristics of a leader who has faced the challenges of a toxic workplace culture and has moved it to Flourishing? In today's episode, you'll witness how this leader faced the challenge with prayer, courage, humility, and perseverance. Stay tuned to hear for yourself. I'm so grateful that my guest is Kevin McKee, Senior Pastor of The Chapel, a growing church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kevin, welcome to The Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/7-steps-to-move-…ture-kevin-mckee/

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. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/how-listening-an…o-the-next-level/

Today, our show highlights and organization that has been on the road to Flourishing. They have worked for several years now on their workplace culture and have moved to the level we call Flourishing. Yes, listen in as Robert Bortins, Jr. gives practical tips on improving Healthy Communication, Sustainable Strategy, and Life-Long Learning; all while building trust, unity, and commitment among his team. I want to begin our visit with a question you might already be asking: How can our organization help ensure the trust, unity, and effectiveness of our people during these uncertain times? I know we all have some thoughts about the answer to this question, but today, we're about to hear a powerful story of how one organization offers you a road map that turns the toughest challenges into success. The man behind this amazing story is Robert Bortins, Jr., CEO of Classical Conversations in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Robert, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/4-keys-to-grow-g…obert-bortins-jr/

Who are the Certified Best Christian Workplaces in 2020? Well today, we highlight just a few of the 157 organizations we are honoring this week. We invite you to join us on today's show, as we discuss some of the practices these organizations do to set the standard as the best, most-effective places to work in the world. Welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Today, I want us to focus on just one question: During this past year, how did some Christian organizations, churches, and Christian-led companies actually create the best, most effective workplaces while facing a grave pandemic and economic uncertainty? Well today, I have the great pleasure of introducing the list of the 2020 Certified Best Christian workplaces. We publish this list each year to highlight organizations that are living our vision. We believe that Christian-led organizations set the standard as the best, most effective workplaces to work on in the world. And to help describe a couple of key organizations that are on our list. I am joined today by BCWI senior leaders: Cary Humphries, Regional Director, and Giselle Jenkins, Culture Consulting Director for BCWI. I've also asked Jay Bransford, our President and Chief Operating Officer to help facilitate the discussion. Thank you, all, for joining me on the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/157-organization…rkplaces-of-2020/

Do you want to see your organization on a rapid path that is sustainable? Listen in to see how today's guest has driven his organization unto the road to a flourishing workplace culture to build momentum for future impact. Trace Thurlby is President of The Global Orphan Project. The Global Orphan Project exists to break the orphan cycle through the power of community, commerce, and the love of Jesus. Trace, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/how-flourishing-…re-trace-thurlby/

Having a team filled with outstanding talent is a game-changer for any organization. Today, we talk with a couple of culture leaders in a large church who have leveraged their culture to be relentlessly selective in creating a staff that is humble, hungry, and healthy. To learn how, listen in! In 2016, Outreach Magazine named Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana as one of the "100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America." Such growth alone is significant. Yet, there's another reason to celebrate. I call it the hidden story of another kind of growth that can inspire churches everywhere. It's a story you need to hear. With me right now are the two best people I know who are ready to reveal this hidden story. Kristen Miller is Culture & Development Director at Traders Point Christian Church. With Kristen is Emily Hoover, Talent Manager at Traders Point. Kristen and Emily, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast.

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/

Today's podcast is a real treat. Do you wonder if workplace culture should be one of your organization's core strategic objectives? Well, learn from today's special guest about treating culture as a strategy for your organization. Whether you work in a church, parachurch organization or company, the struggle to communicate can sometimes leave your culture in a painful, frustrating place. So, What do you do? Today, it's a real pleasure to be talking with Jeff Lockyer, Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Hi Jeff, and welcome to our podcast, today. Find full shownotes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e40-jeff-lockyer-2/

We've all heard the expression from hurried people that they're running from one thing to another as if their hair is on fire. Is this what God wants for your lives? Well, listen in as our guest today talks about practical steps for leaders to live an unhurried life. Sometimes, a quote from a book is all that's needed to stop you in your tracks and say, "Wow." Here's what I mean. Listen to this quote from a book, I've just finished: "Unholy hurry may make me look busy, but too often it keeps me from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants me to be." As I read it again, let the words soak in: "Unholy hurry may make me look busy, but too often it keeps me from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants me to be." These words from a fantastic book titled, An Unhurried Leader: The Lasting Fruit of Daily Influence. The book's author, Alan Fadling, is my guest today. Welcome to our podcast, Alan! Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/uncategorized/s3-e19-alan-fadling-2/

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. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/les-parrott-healthy-marriage/

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/

Today's special guest is none other than the new president and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Enjoy Al's conversation with Jay Bransford. To everyone who's listening, you've got a front-row seat to a very special conversation. On Tuesday, November 3rd, we at BCWI, made a historic announcement that Jay Bransford has been named the new President and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. With more than 20 years of leadership in respected Christian organizations and for-profit companies, Jay was the top choice of an international search that involved 600 candidates. I wondered what the best way would be to tell you about Jay's stellar credentials, character, and deep commitment to Jesus Christ. The best way is to have you meet and get to know him yourself. I'm delighted and grateful to welcome the new President and Chief Operating Officer of the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, Jay Bransford. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/inspirational-wo…y-bransford-bcwi/

Have you been working to identify your blind spots? As a leader, overcoming your blind spots is important in becoming your best true self. Today, we highlight a tool that helps you do just that. If you know anything about the Enneagram—or even if you aren't familiar with the Enneagram—the next few minutes could be tremendously important to you, your relationship with God, and your continuing spiritual growth. My guest is Alice Fryling, who is a seasoned spiritual director, presenter, and the author of nine books, including her very popular book, Mirror for the Soul: A Christian Guide to the Enneagram. Alice, welcome to the Flourishing Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/the-enneagram-as…th-alice-fryling/

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. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/why-exceptional-…nd-terra-mattson/

What are four ways you can improve diverse relationships in your organization? Today's guest brings insights from her life and her book called The Colors of Culture. What if you could look at racism, racial righteousness, and personal identity in a way that didn't threaten you but rather moved you inside to truly love others from the perspective of us having "one blood," because we're all made in the image of Jesus. My guest today is going to show you how and why this tremendous, radical truth speaks to where you live and work and walk with God. It gives me great pleasure to welcome in Dr. MelindaJoy Mingo, author of a timely and significant new book from Intervarsity Press titled, The Colors of Culture: The Beauty of Diverse Friendship. MelindaJoy, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here

This summer we experienced upheaval regarding race in our country and around the world. Do you believe the Christian workplace should be the model for racial healing amid civil unrest? Well, today's episode highlights a multicultural workplace that is doing just that. Listen now to learn how. Normally, I'm joined on the podcast by one guest. Today, I'm honored and grateful to welcome two guests—two tremendous leaders serving one, dynamic multicultural church outside Baltimore, Maryland. In the next few minutes, we're going to talk about a historic challenge and opportunity facing the church in America right now. Their ministry perspective, their stories, their devotion to love, and serve Jesus Christ will inspire you like nothing else. I want to welcome in Frank Eastham, Chief Operating Officer, and Tim Samuel, Chief Financial Officer for Bridgeway Community Church, in the Columbia and Owings Mills regions outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Frank, Tim, thanks for joining me here on the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/going-beyond-div…community-church/

No matter what leadership role we're in, we should be thinking about succession. Listen in as Peter Greer describes the seven practices to navigate mission-critical leadership transitions. It gives me great joy to welcome in one of our most popular guests on the Flourishing Culture Podcast, the President and CEO of HOPE International, Peter Greer. Peter, so good to see you. I'm looking at a fresh copy of the new book you've co-authored with Doug Fagerstrom, who is CEO of Marketplace Chaplains. The title of your book is Succession: Seven Practices to Navigate Mission-Critical Leadership Transitions. Congratulations on the book. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/do-you-have-a-gr…plan-peter-greer/

Do you wonder, "how do I build a culture of trust in my department or organization"? Listen in as an author, Boyd Bailey describes the essential habits of relational leaders. Thanks for joining us. It gives me great pleasure to welcome Boyd Bailey, author of Essential Habit of Relational Leaders: Building a Culture of Trust. Boyd is the president of the Georgia chapter of the National Christian Foundation and the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose daily devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ. He is also co-founder of Ministry Ventures, which has coached more than 1,000 faith-based nonprofits in board development, administration, fundraising, and more. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/skills-relationa…e-to-build-trust/

As we progress through this pandemic, how are you shepherding the employees God has entrusted to you? In today's episode, we hear from the CEO of a large diverse ministry share how they are demonstrating care for their Outstanding Talent. The story my guest is about to share has a huge, potential upside. It's a story that speaks to the #1 challenge every organization, every workplace culture, and every leader is facing right now. For nearly 60 years, Bethesda has been offering faith-based care to seniors and then reinvesting their net revenue to support missionary endeavors around the world. Based in Colorado Springs, Bethesda operates more than 21 senior living facilities in 18 communities throughout the country. Their culture challenges speak to innovative strategies and some remarkable successes. Dana Rasic, CEO of Bethesda Associates—have I set the bar high enough for you? Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/high-level-trust…tment-dana-rasic/

Have you heard "culture eats strategy for breakfast"? Do you believe it? In today's episode, I interview a CEO who has turned three, faith-based organizations around by focusing on workplace culture as the strategy for change. I'm so pleased to have with me is Dusty Rubeck, President of CDF Capital, based in Irvine, California. Dusty, it's really a pleasure to welcome you to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here: https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/culture-accelera…ess-dusty-rubeck/

Does your organization have invisible pillars that will sustain it in troubled times and good times? In this episode, you'll hear about a compelling example that does just that. One of the keys to organizational success is Fantastic Teams that work effectively cross-functionally—and one of the keys to Fantastic Teams is breaking down silos that can needlessly weaken the health of your workplace culture. Here, to share with us how to break down silos—and improve your culture in other clear, practical ways—is Doug Mazza, Former President of Joni and Friends. Hi Doug and welcome to our podcast, today. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/season-3-episode…joni-and-friends/

Do you feel that as Christian leaders our greatest good is cultivating nearness with God? In this episode, we outline three steps to do just that. My guest today is Ruth Haley Barton. A sought-after teacher, author, retreat leader, and trained spiritual director. She's one of the leading Christian voices today, for developing a vibrant inner life for Christian leaders. Her most recent book is titled Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeing God in the Crucible. I can't wait to hear her insights, stories and wisdom that speak to a leader's transformation and how it intersects with an organization's culture. Find the full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e49-ruth-haley-barton/

We hear today's leaders ask, "How can we build spiritual and emotional well being of our employees?" Today's podcast directly answers that question with practical tips that build Life Giving work. Would you care to take a guess of how good it feels to be on the staff of a rescue mission whose culture is in the top ten percent of all rescue missions in the U.S? Would you like your culture to experience the same kind of trust, transparency and unity? Today we have the pleasure of visiting with Vann Ellison, President and CEO of St. Matthew's House in Naples, FL. Hi, Vann, and welcome to our podcast, today. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e43-vann-ellison-2/

Do you wish your organization was growing? Today, we listen to the CEO of a Christian-owned business link revenue growth with the degree that his people are growing. We often receive feedback about the encouragement our listeners feel and the ideas they receive from our podcast. That's why we choose guests that are actually "certified Best Christian Workplaces," and today is no exception. Today, we have the pleasure of talking with Troy Meachum, President of ACR SUPPLY COMPANY, North Carolina's leading HVACR wholesale distributor. Troy is relatively new to our growing BCWI family, and I believe you'll find today's discussion encouraging and practical as you seek to improve the health of your culture. Hi Troy, and welcome to our podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/s3e35-troy-meachum-2/

If you saw a billboard summarizing your workplace culture what would it say? Well, today we talk with a leader who believes in making and investing in workplace culture. Listen to specific ideas that you can implement in your organization today. Today, we have a special treat for you. My guest is Allan Kelsey the Associate Senior Pastor of Gateway Church in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. With 30,000 weekend attendees on several campuses, Gateway is one of the largest and fasting growing churches in the country. I believe Gateway's rapid growth over its 17 years, has been possible because of their healthy culture that Allan has helped to cultivate. Hi Allan, and welcome, again, to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/blog/s3e28-allan-kels…gateway-church-2/

I'm excited about our show today because we are going to hear about a total culture transformation story that gets at the heart of our vision here at the Best Christian Workplaces Institute: We believe Christian-led organizations should set the standard as the best, most effective places to work in the world, and that includes Bible Colleges who prepare workers for Christian ministry. We have the pleasure of talking with Mark Maxwell, President of Prairie College in Three Hills, Alberta Canada. From its founding in 1922, the heartbeat of Prairie College (originally founded by Mark's grandfather as Prairie Bible Institute) has been to know Christ and make Him known. Over the years, Prairie has prepared 17,000 students to serve God in 114 countries around the world. In BCWI's 15-year history and the 900-plus organizations we've had the opportunity to serve, Prairie College has made one of the single greatest before-and-after improvements of its culture. It continues to be an incredible culture transformation. Find full show notes here http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/s3e36-mark-maxwell/

The interruptions in our normal routines caused by the COVID-19 crisis is challenging us to rethink our approach to many things. Yes, it is allowing us to rethink our Christian values and how we apply them in our lives and in our organizations. How do we, as Christian leaders, encourage flourishing families? Especially at the beginning of our children's lives. Listen in to this new and challenging research on how Christian organizations deal with key, family-friendly policies. It's really a pleasure to welcome in Dr. Denise Daniels, Professor of Management at Seattle Pacific University. Denise, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/importance-of-fa…an-organizations/

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. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/philip-yancey-leaders-model-grace/

We consider it a great privilege to serve Christian led organizations making a huge difference in our world. Today we learn from a ministry called Advocates for Community Transformation, known as ACT in Dallas TX. Listen to how they have built a flourishing workplace culture, caring for their employees holistically so they can better serve under-resourced neighborhoods. It's my pleasure to welcome in Anna Bridges, Director of Talent & Culture for ACT Advocates for Community Transformation in Dallas, Texas. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/a-commitment-to-…orkplace-culture/

Imagine being the CE0 of a one hundred and eighty employee children's home in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they are not just surviving, they are thriving. How? Well, listen in as my colleague Cary Humphries talks with their CEO. He's grateful, he's a learner, and he's a world-class trust builder. Listen in now! I'm Cary Humphries, Regional Director for the Best Christian Workplaces Institute, filling in for Al Lopus. I'm delighted to have as our guest, Kevin Hewitt, President and CEO of Christian Children's Home of Ohio. Welcome, Kevin, to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/position-your-or…recedented-times/

As a leader what would you do if you discovered you had an unhealthy workplace culture where there are strong silos between departments, poor communication, and lack of trust between leaders and staff? Well, today's podcast is a great case study of an organization that has seen its culture transformed. And as a result, are better prepared to face today's unique challenges. It's my pleasure to welcome to the microphone Mike Kremnitzer Director of Benefits and Human Resources for the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/healthy-culture-…t-of-uncertainty/

Could you use some encouragement and practical ideas to improve your workplace culture, given the recent challenges we face? BCWI Canadian Director, Barry Slauenwhite, leads a tremendous discussion with two Bible League Canada leaders who offer practical tips that you can implement today! Hi, there! I'm Barry Slauenwhite, BCWI Regional Director for Canada sitting in for Al Lopus. I'm glad to welcome in two very special guests from Bible League Canada—CEO & President Paul Richardson and Marketing Director, Andrew Dorricott. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/faith-over-fear-…le-league-canada/

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. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/caring-for-your-soul-is-essential/

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/

Do you ever feel your direct reports and employees aren't listening to you? Especially in a crisis? If you want people to really take note of what you're saying and build a strong mutual trust and understanding; where things get done, then my next guest has a gift for you. It all starts, now! Pam Marmon is the CEO of Marmon Consulting, a change management consulting firm that provides strategy and execution services to help companies transform. Pam grew up in Bulgaria and moved to the US. It has taught her to be adaptable and resilient to change. Her book is, No One's Listening and It's Your Fault: Get Your Message Heard During Organizational Transformations. Pam, welcome back to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/get-your-message-heard/

If the current COVID-19 crisis has challenged you as a leader, then the next few minutes are for you. In the midst of a crisis, there's a way you can lead through uncertainty. Today's podcast will equip and inspire you to rise up, not shrink back. Learn how, next! It's my pleasure to welcome back one of the most popular guests on the podcast—Jeff Lockyer, Lead Pastor at Southridge Community Church in St. Catharines, Ontario Canada. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/leading-through-uncertainty/

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/

Listen to how this organization's investment in culture over the years, has readied the ship for whatever storm comes. Cary Humphries pursues this conversation about how with leadership commitment, alignment and the use of data, Olivet Nazarene University has built a durable culture, ready for these trying times. It's my pleasure to be with Dr. David Pickering, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Olivet Nazarene University located in Bourbonnais, Illinois. David, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/organization-readied-for-the-storm/

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing all of us to look for some inspiration; to give us some courage as we lead in these challenging times. Listen in today's podcast as we talk with a seasoned entrepreneur about biblically-based foundations, for an organization to flourish in good times and bad. It's my pleasure to welcome Pete Ochs, who is the Founder and Chairman of Capital III, an impact investing enterprise focused on creating economic, social and spiritual capital, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Pete, so glad to have you with us here on the Flourishing Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/stewardship-vs-ownership/

Leaders of Christian organizations are facing the most difficult challenges of their life as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today our podcast highlights two leaders who believe that the health of their culture is more important now than ever. Listen to their source of hope in their voice as they link survival with innovation, that's all made possible by a flourishing culture. It's my pleasure to welcome Executive Director Greg Mengarelli, Chief Operating Officer Joe Zizz of the United Christian Youth Camp, or UCYC, based in Prescott, Arizona. Thank you both for joining us here on the Flourishing Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/employee-engagement-in-a-crisis/

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. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/remote-work-robert-bortins/

The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for Christian leaders. Revenues are going straight down, our teams are working remotely and we're forced to do things differently as we try to keep our families, employees, and communities healthy. It's frightening, exhausting, even disrupting. But today, we want to shed some long term perspective. Listen in to the story of a ministry leader who thrived during his twenty-six years as the CEO. We hope it allows you to regain a healthy, long term perspective on the importance of building a flourishing culture through the ups and downs. It's a pleasure to welcome in BCWI Regional Director for Canada, Barry Slauenwhite. Barry, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/barry-slauenwhit…ourishing-leader/

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. Find full show notes https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/rob-mckenna-lead-under-pressure/

Will a key, new hire catapult your organization forward like a slingshot? Have you wondered how to stop the carousel of continued employee turnover? Well, two top-notch experts give you their answers to these and other questions, that you may be asking; it's all coming up, next! My guests today are Stan Endicott Chief Culture Officer and Co-Founder of the Slingshot Group, and Monty Kelso, President and CEO of the Slingshot Group. Stan, Monty, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/stan-endicott-mo…-slingshot-group/

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. Find full show notes here: http://bit.ly/petekellys5e8

Do you believe your workplace culture is linked to your organization's outcomes? Today we discuss why it is important to keep your culture in focus with five specific steps that Compassion Australia uses to build a healthy workplace. Deborah Adams is Executive Director for Compassion Australia. Through its Child Sponsorship Program, more than 2 million people are currently being released from poverty in Jesus' name. As Executive Director of Ministry Services, Deb is all about managing and guiding Compassion Australia's workplace culture to advance and fulfill Compassion's ministry goals and priorities. Deb, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/deborah-adams-5-steps-culture/

Listen to the practical steps a leader has taken to take his workplace culture from Critical Moment to Flourishing. My guest is Scott Gibson, Superintendent of Toledo Christian Schools, in Toledo, Ohio. Scott, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Scott, what you've done at Toledo Christian Schools is what every Christian leader longs for, and that's to create a workplace culture where people feel energized engaged, unified and excited about coming to work every day I want our listeners to hear this story, because I think they're going to find a piece of their own story and thus benefit greatly from what you have to say. To dive in, when you became superintendent of Toledo Christian Schools, tell us what you noticed about the workplace culture, both the good things and the things that needed attention? Find full show notes here https://www.bcwinstitute.org/podcast/scott-gibson-critical-moment-to-flourishing/