Cultivating Goodness

Laura Barringer shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to co-author with her father of "A Church Called Tov" and "Pivot," exploring how biblical goodness transforms Christian communities.• Tov is the Hebrew word for goodness appearing over 700 times in Scripture• Tov cultures are characterized by empathy, grace, truth-telling, and putting people first• Honest assessment requires asking for feedback and being willing to hear uncomfortable truths• Leaders must listen when the Holy Spirit disrupts their plans and ambitions• Healthy leadership uses power as Jesus did—often by giving it away rather than controlling others