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Behind the Seal

ECFA•www.ecfa.org
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Business
Non-Profit
ECFA's blue seal has been a symbol of trust and accountability for over four decades, but what does that mean? Is it the seal alone that inspires confidence, or is it the nonprofits and churches behind the seal? Tune in to conversations between ECFA's President and CEO, Michael Martin, and prominent leaders. Together, we'll share stories from behind the scenes of various Christ-centered ministries and churches, highlighting how trust serves as the foundation of it all.
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Avoiding Burnout and Other Integrity Traps | Carey Niewhof

You don't know what you don't know, and those unseen traps can catch any of us. Carey has spoken with thousands of leaders and lived through a burnout period in his own life, so glean the wisdom and warnings for a full life of healthy leadership. On-Demand Courses on Leadership, Productivity, and More from Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast ========================= ECFA Links: ========================= ChurchEXCEL (F...

Mar 16, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 3

Research Insights on Healthy Leadership | David Kinnaman | Barna Group

Change, change is the only constant. That's what thousands of interviews and surveys confirm about Christian culture in the U.S. With access to this data The Barna Group has a finger on the pulse of the big C church and its Pastors. David Kinnaman reveals the trends he sees and how pastors without healthy leadership practices have a higher probability to leave the ministry. David Kinnaman and The Barna Group: https://www.barna.com/ Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/p...

Feb 16, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Leading a Dangerously Soft-hearted Ministry | Edgar Sandoval, World Vision

Edgar Sandoval's amazing story of hardship, hard work, and surrender is filled with God's continued work in each of us and this world! As CEO of World Vision, a large, tenured Christian Humanitarian Aid Organization, Edgar discusses the organization's willingness to respond to dangerous situations because of soft hearts, calling it the "right kind of dangerous". As generations change, Edgar describes focusing on holding the values that started World Vision, as he says, "the fruits are in the roo...

Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Eternal Mindsets Create Generous Hearts | David Wills, NCF

When David Wills was growing up, every time he took a spiritual gift test he always seemed to score lowest in "generosity," but that didn't stop the Lord from working in his heart. Listen in as Michael Martin sits down with the President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation, which serves as a global generosity movement, and discusses his passions around generosity and eternity. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast Watch the video version: https://www.yo...

Apr 21, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Redemption Happens with Accountability | Jake Lapp, ECFA

Being accountable to someone doesn't mean you'll achieve perfection. Accountability, particularly in a Christian organization, looks like a relationship built on trust with "course correcting" conversations happening regularly. Sit down with Michael Martin and Jake Lapp as they dig in to what accountability looks like with ECFA accredited members. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA Board Responsibiliti...

Apr 14, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Trusting Leaders Who Trust God | Tami Heim, CLA

"Trust is the bedrock. Out of good trust comes productive conflict management, clarity on goals and objectives, people feel like they can speak into something, and you begin to see outcomes. Outcomes that really are transforming a leader. Transforming your organization. Transforming communities. And now we're even witnessing how it's transforming nations." Michael goes "Behind the Seal" with Tami Heim, President/CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance, to discuss the pivotal connection between ...

Apr 07, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Do Evangelicals Have A Trust Problem? | Walter Kim, NAE

Does the name "evangelical" do more harm than good in today’s culture? What role is "deconstruction" playing in the Christian community? Do Christian ministries have a trust problem, and how do we respond? Join the conversation as Michael Martin sits down with Walter Kim, the President of the National Association of Evangelicals, as they work through these questions together. NAE's For the Health of the Nation: https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation/ Subscribe wherever you get your pod...

Mar 31, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Going Behind the Seal | Michael Martin

Nonprofits and churches were experiencing a “crisis of confidence” in the late 1970s. Scandal after scandal highlighted the great need for standards and accountability, and from it, the ECFA seal was born to help regain and enhance trust. In episode one, Michael Martin unpacks a little of the seal's history and gives a taste of the conversations coming over the next few weeks. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/...

Mar 24, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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