The Called to Flourish Podcast
Episodes
S2 E17: Why Does Culture Matter? // Gary Schwammlein, Willow Creek Association
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why does having a healthy staff culture matter? Is it really worth the effort? Does it ultimately impact your organization's performance? Today's gues...
S2 E16: How To Align Staff Around Your Mission // Roland Warren, Care Net
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you make sure your entire team is aligned around the same goals and working toward your mission and vision? And why is this important for your...
S2 E15: How To Create a Strategic HR Function // Tyler Hari, Eastview Christian Church
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How does a church that has a very healthy staff culture go about making it even better? There is nothing normal about Eastview Christian Church other ...
S2 E14: How to Define Your Cultural Distinctives // Kelly O'Donnell, Central Christian Church
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can clearly defining your church's distinct culture both transform your team and increase your ministry impact? That's exactly what happened with ...
Episode Encore: How to Be a Servant Leader // Ken Blanchard
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What can leaders learn from "the greatest leadership role model of all time"? Our guest today not only coined that phrase, but is also best known as...
Episode Encore: Secrets to a Lifetime of Leadership // Jerry White, The Navigators
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What are the secrets of leaders who continue to have significant influence over long periods of time, where age doesn't seem to slow them down or see ...
S2 E12: How To Move Culture from Toxic to Flourishing // Craig Warner, The Gideons International
19 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most remarkable cultural transformations we've seen comes from one of the oldest and most revered Chrisitan ministries. In the past 6 years...
S2 E11: How To Build Trust and Open Communication // Bob Lonac, CRISTA Ministries
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S2 E10: How To Transform Your Culture in 1 Year // Scott Evans, Outreach Inc.
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine, for a moment, if you could significantly improve the health of your workplace culture over this coming year and see the growing satisfaction,...
S2 E9: How to Implement a Strategic Planning Process // Greg Hawkins, Oak Hills Church
14 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if there's a strategic planning process that's effective, yet doesn't take months to develop? Today, we're talking with an inno...
S2 E8: How to Focus Your Efforts for Greatest Culture Change // Al Lopus, BCWI President
07 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Changing your workplace culture can be a daunting task. Leaders often wonder where to start. Which areas or initiatives should you focus on to have th...
S2 E6: How To Be An Inspirational Leader // Al Lopus, BCWI President
24 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What is the primary driver that differentiates a flourishing Christian workplace from others? In our research, we have found that Inspirational Leade...
S2 E5: How to Apologize in the Workplace // Dr. Jennifer Thomas
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 resu...
S2 E3: How to Build a Strategic HR Function // Giselle Jenkins, BCWI
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Is your Human Resource department providing you the strategic value it could or should? We are seeing a sea shift in the role Human Resources plays ...
S2 E1: 3 Keys to Building Trust with Your Staff // Al Lopus, BCWI President
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
59: Sustainable Strategy // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
12 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our research indicates that one of the top four drivers of employee engagement is what we call Sustainable Strategy. So the question we're going to e...
Encore Episode: The Process of Culture Transformation // Sue Hood, Willow Creek Community Church
29 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Willow Creek Community Church and their senior pastor Bill Hybels have been an inspirational model for building a healthy, flourishing culture. Bill ...
Encore Episode: Engaging Staff to Achieve Our Calling // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 archi...
58: Staff Care Can Change the World // Peter Greer, HOPE International
15 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What leadership practices in Christian organizations are having a positive, dramatic impact to effectively address a huge global problem? And how does...
57: Strategic Planning Creates Culture // Tom Bennett, Santa Fe Christian Schools
08 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Seven years ago, you probably wouldn't have wanted Tom Bennett's job as Interim Director at Santa Fe Christian Schools in Solana Beach, California. S...
55: Departmental Action Planning // David Pickering, Olivet Nazarene University
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
54: Developing Top Leaders with 360 Reviews // Todd Hubers, Calvin College
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Several studies indicate the use of 360-degree feedback helps improve performance because it provides not just one perspective of a supervisor, but ra...
53: Creating the DNA of a Flourishing Culture // Peter Teague, Lancaster Bible College
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing a siloed culture where fruitful communication between departments is minimal at best? In his 17 years as president of Lancaster ...
51: Fostering an Engaged Faculty // Roger Parrott, Belhaven University
27 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Leading a Christian university has got to be one of the most challenging jobs in our changing society. Innovative and inspirational leadership is cert...
50: Helping Missionaries Thrive // Ken Harder & James Nelson, Global Mapping International
20 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Cross-cultural mission workers are some of the hardest-working people in the world, facing challenges such as living overseas in a very different cult...
49: Building an Excellent Board of Directors // Bob Andringa
13 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
48: Creating a Culture of Leadership Development // Doug Nuenke, The Navigators
06 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do we develop the kind of Christian character that builds a healthy, even flourishing, organizational culture? This is the question we are often a...
45: How to Gain Leadership Influence // Ralph Enlow, Association of Biblical Higher Education
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
John Maxwell says the true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. Have you ever wondered how leaders generate influence –...
44: Millennials in the Christian Workplace // Thom Rainer, LifeWay Christian Resources
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
At more than 78 million strong, the Millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – have surpassed the Boomers as the larger and more influentia...
43: Core Values Create Culture // Vince Burens, Coalition for Christian Outreach
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that a good workplace culture is defined by a set of guiding core values. But how do we take those values off the page and into the action...
42: Building a Trust-Based Culture // Barry Slauenwhite, Compassion Canada
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great." We couldn't agre...
41: Protecting Culture During Growth // Allan Kelsey, Gateway Church
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When the staff of Gateway Church in Dallas grew 25% in one year, there was good reason for excitement—and well-founded concern. As its ministry grew...
40: Leading Deficit-to-Deficit // Elisa Morgan, MOPS International
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Flourishing Culture Podcast! Recently, we asked ministry CEOs and senior pastors what topics they would enjoy and value most on our p...
38: Finding Unity in Restructuring // Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, The Wesleyan Church
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church, was tasked with leading the charge on her denomination's restructuring, she knew...
36: How to Lead Like Jesus // Phyllis Hendry, Lead Like Jesus
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How can learning to model Jesus' leadership serve to develop your own personal leadership? And can it help build an operating framework for your staf...
34: Creating a Mission-Driven Christian Business // Brad Eisenmann, Aspen Group
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How does a privately-owned architecture and construction firm, focused solely on serving churches, build a healthy employee culture? Brad Eisenmann, ...
33: Thriving in the Midst of Change // Bob Fryling, InterVarsity Press
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Flourishing Culture Podcast! Over the last 20 years, the publishing world has radically changed. Amazon, self-publishing, publishing ...
29: Spiritual Leadership Development // Rick Mauderer, Gateway Church
18 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How does a rapidly growing church who says they are "all about people” focus on developing their own leadership? And how does staff development help...
28: The Power of Trust // Dan Busby, ECFA
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're exploring a foundational theme for building and maintaining a flourishing culture: TRUST. BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Dan B...
27: Inspiring Life-Giving Work // Brad Meuli, Denver Rescue Mission
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Brad Meuli, executive director of the Denver Rescue Mission, a non-profit organization d...
26: Maintaining Mission Through Ministry Growth // Jesse Casler & David Wasik, HOPE International
07 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
How does a ministry build a flourishing staff culture in the midst of rapid growth? In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Jesse...
25: Creating Meaningful Employment // Dace Starkweather, Glen Eyrie
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lopu...
24: Leadership Development Fuels Growth // Nathan Salsbery, CapinCrouse
23 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce the relaunch of The Flourishing Culture Podcast! In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Nathan Sals...
21: How NewSpring Church Has Built a Flourishing Culture // Jason Moorhead
26 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this new audio podcast with Jason Moorhead, Central Development Pastor at NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC. In this episode we discuss h...
22: Transparency & Trust Build Culture // Bill Blocker, College of Biblical Studies
26 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Al Lopus interviews Dr. Bill Blocker, President of the College of Biblical Studies in Houston. Challenge: When Bill Blocker became president of Co...
19: 7 Organizational Values that Create Flourishing Culture // Mike Ash, Next Level Church
08 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Next Level Church in Ft. Myers, Florida has some positive explaining to do about how effective leadership works. How, for instance, did its staff, whi...
18: Effective Staff Communication // Brian McGowan, Faith Bridge Church
04 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Brian McGowan of Faith Bridge Church.
16: Planning, Achieving & Celebrating Goals // Priscilla Moore, Upward Sports
22 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Priscilla Moore of Upward Sports.
15: Building a Trust-Based Staff Culture // John Howard, Howard Publishing
24 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews John Howard of Howard Publishing.
14: Beulah Alliance Church's Transformation // Keith Taylor & Rob Chartrand
27 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Keith Taylor and Rob Chartrand of Beulah Alliance Church.
12: Integration // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
28 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Doug Mazza of Joni & Friends.
13: Organizational Values // Richard Biery, Broad Baker Group
28 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Creating organizational values is a key step in building a healthy culture. For any organization, a logical question arises: is there a biblical basis...
11: Birthdays // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
06 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Doug Mazza of Joni & Friends.
10: Benefits // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
20 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Doug Mazza of Joni & Friends.
9: All Staff Meetings // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
18 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Doug Mazza of Joni & Friends.
8: Staff Care // Rick Lukianuk, Christian Heritage Academy
27 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Lukianuk of Christian Heritage Academy shares his approach on staff care.
7: Staff Recognition // Doug Mazza, Joni & Friends
24 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Doug Mazza of Joni & Friends.
6: Church Core Values // Dan Entwistle, Church of the Resurrection
06 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Entwistle of Church of the Resurrection shares his approach on church core values.
5: Caring for Your Staff // Kurt Braun, Charlotte Ewing & Gordon Walls, Southland Christian Church
06 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Kurt Braun, Charlotte Ewing, and Gordon Walls of Southland Christian Church share their approach on staff care.
4: Staff Care // Vince Burens, Coalition for Christian Outreach
06 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Vince Burens of Coalition for Christian Outreach.
2: Church Core Values // Darin Yates, Crossroads Community Church
20 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Flourishing Culture Podcast, BCWI President Al Lopus interviews Darin Yates of Crossroads Community Church.