Faith Forward Leadership

“Be a pipeline, not a storage tank.” // “God may be saying to do something different with your personal finances or with your business than what you thought before. … Pay attention to the whisper and lean into that. Keep asking questions. … Once you have that answer, do not back down. Don't let anybody talk you out of it. Go do it. And there will be blessings that you can't see for you, for your family, for your employees, … and really for eternity.” Jeff Thomas, founder & CEO of Arkos Global Advisors, shares his journey from a successful financial advisor to the founding Arkos, a wealt...

“Faith is force multiplier for good.” – Lisa Nichols, CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners // “AI: Every CIO I know is trying to figure out how much is hype… It’s real and it’s not going away…. The people who learn to leverage AI may replace the people who do not.” // Lisa shares her journey of co-founding Technology Partners with her husband, Greg, and how their faith has been central to their business and family life. Lisa discusses the importance of integrity, community, and leveraging AI responsibly in business. Technology Partners focuses on serving its clients with excellence and giving back to the commun...

“I have a bigger congregation than my pastor with people that I touch. That's a huge difference when you consider the responsibility you have.” // Dom DeLuca, president of New England Temperature Solutions, shares about his journey in integrating faith into his business, including his recent sale of the company. He highlights his experiences with C12, a Christian entrepreneur group, and discusses the importance of abiding in faith while navigating the challenges of business. He emphasizes the significance of listening to God's voice, trusting in His guidance during transitions, and the legacy he hopes to leave for his employees. The conversation high...

“I have seen 150 CEO transitions … about half of them have gone badly.” // “Legacy is in the people and in the values and culture of the organization. The strategy keeps changing.” // Steve Woodworth shares his experience with leadership transitions in both the nonprofit and business sectors. He discusses the challenges and insights that led him to write Lost in Transition, a book that addresses common pitfalls in leadership transitions. Steve’s learning and personal experience transitioning ownership of his own business, Masterworks, illustrate the importance of humility, regular communication, and leadership alignment. To transition well, leaders must focus on the mission and culture...

“Everybody deserves education. We want to create affordability... but we can never lose the heartbeat. We're Christ-centered and we're student-focused.” // In this conversation at Southeastern University, Dr. Kent Ingle and Dr. Michael Steiner discuss the transformative journey of the university over the past 15 years. They delve into the challenges and successes of implementing innovative strategies in Christian Higher Education, focusing on mission-driven growth, accessibility, affordability, and experiential learning. The discussion highlights the importance of staying true to the mission while embracing change and innovation.

“Family is a team. And yet we're raising it in this hyper individualistic culture. So how do you actually keep your team together when you're raising your kids in that individualistic culture?” // In this conversation, Bill High shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming the CEO of Legacy Stone, a ministry focused on helping families thrive generationally. He discusses the importance of faith in guiding leadership and decision-making, the need to reset family theology in a hyper-individualistic culture, and practical strategies for building intentional family practices. Bill emphasizes the significance of communication, trust, and understanding the generational impact of o...

“It wasn't drifting, it was sailing the wrong direction." // Bill Yergin shares his journey leading Correct Craft, a company with a rich history of faith and service. He discusses the challenges faced during his tenure, the importance of company culture, and the impact of service on both employees and the community. Bill emphasizes the significance of learning, hiring for character, and the intentional planning involved in leadership transitions. He also reflects on the legacy he hopes to leave and the importance of chasing impact over rewards in leadership.