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A Strong Church Reputation Can Hide Staff Culture Problems — Tim McConnell, First Presbyterian Church

You Say You Want Innovation. Your Culture May Want Excellence — Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian Workplaces

From "Barely Healthy" to One of America's Fastest-Growing Churches — Greg Anderson, Traders Point Christian Church

Your Leadership Can Look Healthy and Still Be Running on Empty — Mindy Caliguire, Soul Care

Toxic Culture Doesn't Mean Bad People — It Means Nobody's Watering the Garden — Phil EuBank, Menlo Church

Your Staff Is Already Using AI. Do You Have a Policy? — Dustin W. Stout, Magai

He Didn't Ask for a 360. He Chose What to Do With It. — David Corry, Liberty University

Women Aren't Leaving Over Pay — They're Leaving Because No One's Listening — Joanna Meyer, Denver Institute for Faith & Work

The Leaders Who Stay Stuck Already Know Their Blind Spots — Amy Clark, Growth Minded Leadership

Your People Aren't Burned Out—Their Work May Be Draining the Life Out of Them — Jay Bransford, Best Christian Workplaces

The Strongest Ministries Don't Ignore the People Closest to Them — Michael Martin, ECFA

You Can't Build External Trust on Internal Instability — Dr. Rob McKenna, WiLD Leaders

Engagement Hit a 15-Year High. So Why Are 39% Still Disengaged? — Dr. Doug Waldo, Best Christian Workplaces

Diversity Isn't the Problem—Disconnection Is — Dr. James Borishade, Circle Urban Ministries

Ask for Feedback Before the Decision: How DiscipleMakers Built a 100th Percentile Ministry Culture — Peter Krol and Tom Hallman, DiscipleMakers

Data-Driven Leadership: How Facing the Truth About Culture Builds Trust and Strengthens Your Church — Brad Cooper, NewSpring Church

Forgiveness in the Workplace: How Leaders Build Trust and Heal Culture — Tara VanderSande, Best Christian Workplaces

Fantastic Teams: Why Flourishing Is a "We," Not a "Me" — Jay Bransford, Best Christian Workplaces

Becoming the Kind of Leader People Want to Follow — Jim Brown, OrgHealth

How ACSI Built a High-Trust Culture That People Want to Stay In — Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI

Is Your Business Also Your Ministry? Kingdom Leadership at Work — Barry Slauenwhite, Best Christian Workplaces

Called to Flourish: God's Original Design for Fruitful Life and Leadership — Jay Bransford, Best Christian Workplaces

Called to Flourish — A Fresh Podcast for Leaders Seeking Healthy, Christ-Centered Cultures

458: How Is It with Your Soul? Strengthening Leadership from the Inside Out // Ruth Haley Barton, Transforming Center

457: Moving Through the Tunnel: A Harvard Expert's Guide to Difficult Conversations // Sheila Heen, Triad Consulting Group

456: How to Move Your Team from 63% to 81% Engaged in 12 Months // Brian Mosley, RightNow Media

455: From Crisis to Culture Change: How Prairie College Reversed a Downward Spiral // Mark Maxwell, Prairie College

454: How Sustainable Strategy Unlocked a Thriving Workplace Culture at 4KIDS // Kevin Enders, 4KIDS

453: Stories of Culture Transformation: From Courage to Flourishing // Cary Humphries, Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian Workplaces

452: How One Company's Culture Transformation Drove Engagement and Revenue // Troy Meachum, ACR Supply

451: 3 Keys to Developing a Rewarding Compensation Program // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation Services

450: Eight Drivers of a Flourishing Workplace Culture // Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian Workplaces

449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian Workplaces

448: Thank God It's Monday: Building a Ministry Culture Employees Love // Doug Mazza, Joni and Friends

447: Thriving Leaders Start Within: How Self-Leadership Shapes Organizations // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance

446: Hiring with Purpose: A Predictive Model for Building Flourishing Teams // Chad Carter

445: Culture That Flourishes, Leaders Who Last // Peter Greer, HOPE International

444: Boards That Shepherd, Not Just Oversee // Michael Martin, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)

443: Becoming a Redemptive Leader: Surrender, Suffering, and Trusting God's Timing // Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Soulfire International Ministries

442: Ministry on the Edge: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call // Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr., New Life in Christ Church

441: How Leaders Can Thrive in the Unknown // Dr. Tod Bolsinger, AE Sloan Leadership, Inc.

440: 4 Reasons Christian Leaders Should Build Biblically Faithful and Welcoming Cultures // David Bailey, Arrabon

439: Inside the 2024 Certified Best Christian Workplaces: Encouragement, Excellence, and Engagement // Tara VanderSande, Doug Waldo, and Cary Humphries, Best Christian Workplaces

438: From Feedback to Flourishing: Building a Unified Team Around Mission and Culture // Dr. Jeff Myers and Jeff Wood, Summit Ministries

437: Healing Workplace Hurt: Restoring Trust and Flourishing Again // Dr. Meryl Herr, Good Works Group, LLC

436: Why Staff Engagement is the Key to a Thriving Camp & Retreat Ministry // John MacDonald, T Bar M Camps

435: Essential Traits of a Thriving Church Community // Steve Macchia, Leadership Transformations, Inc.

434: How Investing in Faculty and Staff Led to Record Enrollment and Giving // Michael Lindsay, Taylor University

433: Building a High-Performance Culture: The Role of Leadership and Engagement // Mark Miller

432: 5 Key Salary and Compensation Trends in Large Churches and Ministries // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation Services

431 : How a Top 100 Church Transformed Its Culture from Unhealthy to Flourishing // Jesse DeYoung, Flatirons Community Church

430: Grit and Grace: Building a Thriving Mission Culture That Lasts // Scott Chin, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission

429: 5 Must-Know Principles for Effective Leadership Transitions // Steve Woodworth, Masterworks

428: 3 Reasons Why Leading with Peace Has Greater Impact Than Anxiety // Gem and Alan Fadling, Unhurried Living

427: How Flourishing Culture Powers Biblically Responsible Investing // Cassie Laymon, Beacon Wealth Consultants

426: Servant Leadership That Overflows: Creating a Culture of Impact // Gilbert Montez, Christian Community Action

425: Leading Like Christ: A Key to a Flourishing Business and Kingdom Impact // Mike Sharrow, C12

424: 7 Workplace Trends Christian Leaders Need to Watch in 2025 // Al Lopus, Jay Bransford, Robert Wachter, Best Christian Workplaces

423: Values that Guide: Building a Healthy and Christ-Centered Nonprofit Culture // Kevin East, Mentoring Alliance

422: Christmas Isn't Perfect, and That's the Point: Finding Joy in the Mess // Elisa Morgan, Our Daily Bread Ministries

421: How Men and Women Lead Better Together for Kingdom Impact // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance

420: A Leader's Complete Guide to Building Trust at Every Level // Dr. Rob McKenna, WiLD Leaders

419: How to Stop Employee Disengagement with Clear Goals and Purpose // Kendra VanderMeulen, National Christian Foundation

418: Building a Flourishing Church Culture Through Trust and Transparency // Ashley Wooldridge, Jeff Osborne, Christ's Church of the Valley

417: 5 Keys to a Healthy, Engaged, and Purpose-Driven Team // Brad Carr, SonicAire

416: Listening to Lead: How Surveys Enhance Culture in Christian Higher Education // Robert Wachter, Cary Humphries, Best Christian Workplaces

415: Beyond the Expected: Leadership Lessons on Trust and Change // Vonna Laue, TEAM

414: Mission-Focused Leadership: Insights for Keeping Your Organization on Track // Becca Spradlin, On Mission

413: How Core Values and Leadership Development Strengthen Teams in Christian Schools // Dr. Jason Rachels, Calvary Christian Academy

412: The 5 Critical Leadership Moves You're Probably Ignoring // Dr. Steve Graves, Cornerstone

411: Building Trust Through Accountability: Lessons from a Global Workforce // Jos Snoep, Bible League International

410: 3 Essential Values for Impactful Leadership: Surrender, Humility, and Love // Rich Stearns

409: A Leader's Guide to Sustaining Success: Clarity, Trust, and Balance // Brian Mosley, RightNow Media

408: 5 Essentials for Building God's Kingdom Through Higher Education // Greg Christy, Northwestern University

407: Leading a Foster Care Ministry That Uplifts Families and Employees // / Ryan Stanton, Compass

406: Leadership Essentials for Building Trust in Multicultural Communities // Dr. Gabriel Salguero, National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC)

405: How to Make a Culture Comeback: Leadership Lessons in Moving from Toxic to Healthy Culture // Jon T. Locklear, Lumbee River EMC

404: The Critical Link Between Financial Accountability and Organizational Success // Michael Martin, ECFA

403: The Feedback Loop: How Churches Can Build Trust and Develop Staff Through Effective Surveys // Danny de Armas, First Baptist Orlando

402: Kingdom Impact Across 100 Nations: ICM's Blueprint for a Flourishing Culture // Janice Rosser Allen, ICM

401: Hope and Strategic Vision: The Future of Christian Higher Education // Dr. Michael Lindsay, Taylor University

400: Leadership and Trust: Key Factors for a Successful Christian School / Dr. Jason Rachels, Calvary Christian Academy

399: Board Leadership: Guiding Organizational Culture for Greater Church Impact // Victoria Mupwaya, Miracle Life Family Church and Rhema Bible Training Center

398: Boosting Business Success and Revenue through a Flourishing Workplace Culture // Brad Carr, Jordan Newton, SonicAire

397: Strategies for Building a Flourishing Church Through Engagement and Trust // Ashley Wooldridge, Jeff Osborne, Christ's Church of the Valley

396: Leadership Insights with Dr. Gene Habecker: Soft Skills, Trust, and Employee Development

395: Building a Legacy: Workplace Culture and Fundraising in Higher Education // Mark Maxwell, Prairie College

394: Faith, Fun, and Flourishing: Inside SAMBICA's Culture of Growth and Leadership // Matt Wimmer, SAMBICA

393: Adaptive Leadership and Building Trust: Lessons in Leading Off the Map // Tod Bolsinger, AE Sloan Leadership, De Pree Center for Church Leadership Institute

392: Why Goal Focus and Strategic Clarity are Leadership Game Changers // April Chapman, Generous Giving

391: How to Sustain a Flourishing Workplace While Balancing Growth and Employee Well-being // Robert Bortins, Jr., Classical Conversations

390: Every Leader's Responsibility: Establishing Clarity, Navigating Feedback, and Resisting Complacency // Ezra Benjamin, Jewish Voice

389: Leadership Lessons from the Military to Liberty University (LU): Dr. Dondi Costin's Journey // Dr. Dondi Costin, Liberty University

388: Keys to Effective Christian Leadership: Leading Yourself, Teams, Culture, and Communication // Dr. Justin Irving, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

387: 5 Keys to Successful Leadership Transitions // Steve Woodworth, Masterworks

386: Strategies for Building a Flourishing Remote Workforce in Higher Education // Dr. John Reynolds, Los Angeles Pacific University

385: How to Cultivate Collaboration and Goal Alignment in Rescue Missions // Ryan Duerk, Miracle Hill Ministries

384: Flourish Together: Elevating Christian Education for Generations to Come // Sadie Elliott, Herzog Foundation, Dr. Doug Waldo, Best Christian Workplaces

383: The Role of Praying Leaders in Unlocking Miraculous Outcomes // Peter Greer, HOPE International

382: Transforming Lives: How Organizational Health Shapes the Christian Higher Ed Experience // Dr. Steve Mason, LeTourneau University