How did 16 regional fundraisers from HOPE International, each working from remote offices, increase annual giving by an average of 17 percent? (The answer may surprise you.) These results are the byproduct of creating a culture of healthy communication, one of our 8 factors of a flourishing workplace, and implementing it consistently, clearly and creatively, regardless of…
What do you think happens inside the culture of a church that grows from 2,500 to 5,000 people in just a few short years? Dan Entwistle, managing executive director for programs and ministries at Church of the Resurrection near Kansas City, Missouri, vividly recalls when the outward excitement and mounting staff responsibilities caused tensions to…
Serving a cause that is greater than oneself is one of the top attractions of working in a Christian organization. These survey results show employees in Christian workplaces experience work that is meaningful and life giving. This year’s research conducted by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute concludes there are multiple factors that describe why employees…
In 2011, Craig Warner, Executive Director for The Gideons International, winced at a report confirming the organization’s culture was flat-out toxic. He’ll spare you the gory details in exchange for sharing an even better story. Challenge Astute, aware and involved soon after settling in at the ministry’s international headquarters in Nashville, Warner admitted, “I knew…
True or false: Nothing is more important than your organization’s vision and mission. The answer is “false.” According to Doug Mazza, President and COO of Joni and Friends, your vision and mission statement can be stellar and your ministry will still struggle unless you pay attention to this missing essential. Challenge “Focus solely on mission…
“Of all the places I’ve ever worked, I’ve never experienced a better first day on the job than at Joni and Friends.” Without exception, every new hire at this revered organization feels affirmed, valued and engaged from day one. The secret is a proven strategy any ministry can do to help create a healthy, flourishing…
Two different management strategies: The first believes in getting things done through other people. The second helps people exercise their spiritual gifts and natural abilities. Which one is best for your organization? Insight: Over the past several years, Compassion Canada has experienced 20% annual growth, while giving new promise and purpose to 1.4 million children…
Welcome to our first video Positive Core Series Podcast. In this episode I interview Dr. Tom Bennett the Head of Schools for Santa Fe Christian Schools in Solana Beach, California. Listen, as Tom discusses the steps that led to the transformation of their culture and impact. [vimeo id=”110031812″ height=”320″ width=”574″ marginbottom=”15″] Santa Fe Christian Schools has…
Challenge 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. Sizable debt and red ink had delayed accreditation No leadership team in place, no effective organizational structure and virtually no reporting lines in effect Several open faculty positions Plus, two weeks before the…
Welcome to this edition of our Flourishing Culture Podcast Series titled, Creating the DNA for a Flourishing Culture at Lancaster Bible College. In this episode, join Dr. Peter Teague and I as we discuss how he has led Lancaster Bible College to become a flourishing Best Christian Workplace. Listen to the Audio Share the Love…