The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast

This is what a flourishing workplace culture looks and feels like. Listen to inspiring stories told by actual Best Christian Workplace leaders and other experts. Each week, you will discover how you can build a flourishing workplace and a thriving organization. Hosted weekly by Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair of Best Christian Workplaces. Learn more at www.workplaces.org.

455: From Crisis to Culture Change: How Prairie College Reversed a Downward Spiral // Mark Maxwell, Prairie College 08/11/2025

454: How Sustainable Strategy Unlocked a Thriving Workplace Culture at 4KIDS // Kevin Enders, 4KIDS 08/04/2025

453: Stories of Culture Transformation: From Courage to Flourishing // Cary Humphries, Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian Workplaces 07/28/2025

452: How One Company’s Culture Transformation Drove Engagement and Revenue // Troy Meachum, ACR Supply 07/21/2025

451: 3 Keys to Developing a Rewarding Compensation Program // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation Services 07/14/2025

450: Eight Drivers of a Flourishing Workplace Culture // Giselle Jenkins, Best Christian Workplaces 07/07/2025

449: Why Flourishing Workplaces Still Matter: A Final Word from Al Lopus // Al Lopus, Best Christian Workplaces 06/30/2025

448: Thank God It’s Monday: Building a Ministry Culture Employees Love // Doug Mazza, Joni and Friends 06/23/2025

447: Thriving Leaders Start Within: How Self-Leadership Shapes Organizations // Tami Heim, Christian Leadership Alliance 06/16/2025

446: Hiring with Purpose: A Predictive Model for Building Flourishing Teams // Chad Carter 06/09/2025

445: Culture That Flourishes, Leaders Who Last // Peter Greer, HOPE International 06/02/2025

444: Boards That Shepherd, Not Just Oversee // Michael Martin, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) 05/26/2025

443: Becoming a Redemptive Leader: Surrender, Suffering, and Trusting God’s Timing // Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Soulfire International Ministries 05/19/2025

442: Ministry on the Edge: A Mental Health Wake-Up Call // Bishop Geoffrey V. Dudley Sr., New Life in Christ Church 05/12/2025

441: How Leaders Can Thrive in the Unknown // Dr. Tod Bolsinger, AE Sloan Leadership, Inc. 05/05/2025

440: 4 Reasons Christian Leaders Should Build Biblically Faithful and Welcoming Cultures // David Bailey, Arrabon 04/28/2025

439: Inside the 2024 Certified Best Christian Workplaces: Encouragement, Excellence, and Engagement // Tara VanderSande, Doug Waldo, and Cary Humphries, Best Christian Workplaces 04/21/2025

438: From Feedback to Flourishing: Building a Unified Team Around Mission and Culture // Dr. Jeff Myers and Jeff Wood, Summit Ministries 04/14/2025

437: Healing Workplace Hurt: Restoring Trust and Flourishing Again // Dr. Meryl Herr, Good Works Group, LLC 04/07/2025

436: Why Staff Engagement is the Key to a Thriving Camp & Retreat Ministry // John MacDonald, T Bar M Camps 03/31/2025

435: Essential Traits of a Thriving Church Community // Steve Macchia, Leadership Transformations, Inc. 03/24/2025

434: How Investing in Faculty and Staff Led to Record Enrollment and Giving // Michael Lindsay, Taylor University 03/17/2025

433: Building a High-Performance Culture: The Role of Leadership and Engagement // Mark Miller 03/10/2025

432: 5 Key Salary and Compensation Trends in Large Churches and Ministries // Susan Griffith Byers, Church Compensation Services 03/03/2025

431 : How a Top 100 Church Transformed Its Culture from Unhealthy to Flourishing // Jesse DeYoung, Flatirons Community Church 02/24/2025

430: Grit and Grace: Building a Thriving Mission Culture That Lasts // Scott Chin, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission 02/17/2025

429: 5 Must-Know Principles for Effective Leadership Transitions // Steve Woodworth, Masterworks 02/10/2025

428: 3 Reasons Why Leading with Peace Has Greater Impact Than Anxiety // Gem and Alan Fadling, Unhurried Living 02/03/2025

427: How Flourishing Culture Powers Biblically Responsible Investing // Cassie Laymon, Beacon Wealth Consultants 01/27/2025

426: Servant Leadership That Overflows: Creating a Culture of Impact // Gilbert Montez, Christian Community Action 01/20/2025