Christian Nonprofit CFO

Have you thought about the difference between financial expertise and customer service in your role as a financial leader? Though these ideas are related, they are very distinct. Listen to this episode to grow in... The post 43 – The Essential Need for Both Financial Expertise and Customer Service appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

David Beroth: Budgets. Aren't they wonderful financial tools? However, it does not take a long season in financial leadership to quickly realize the budgeted activities and actual activities never coincide. This is normally not a... The post 42 – What to Do When Budgeted Donations and Restricted Donations Conflict appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Would you like to learn more about how you can thrive in your relationship with your CEO? Listen to this interview with Roy Peterson as he shares wisdom from his three decades of experience as... The post 41 – The CEO and CFO Relationship (Interview with Roy Peterson) appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Have you evaluated the steps of action you need to take after every key conversation? This is essential to capture what was discussed, to ensure clarity, and to fully implement what was decided. Listen to... The post 40 – Three Crucial Steps to Take After Every Key Conversation appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Do you maintain such a frantic schedule that you are not able to think deeply about the matters most important to you? It is time for this to stop. Listen to this episode to rediscover... The post 39 – The Lost Art of Rumination appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

On November 25, 2020, Dick Capin went to be with his Lord and Savior after an extraordinary life of love for Him and service to Him. Mr. Capin’s testimony lives on, however, and he would... The post 38 – Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dick Capin appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Life presents many challenges and obstacles which can leave us down, disappointed, and depressed. This year has only accentuated the difficulties for us as individuals and as organizations. How do you appropriately deal with discouragement? Listen... The post 37 – Dealing with Discouragement appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Listen to Part Two of this exploration of leadership lessons from the Scriptures. We will again review the insightful book titled The Top 10 Leadership Conversations in the Bible by Steve Moore and glean wisdom... The post 36 – Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible – Part 2 appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Have you researched the Scriptures to see what lessons the Lord has for us about leadership? Listen to this episode as I review an insightful book titled The Top 10 Leadership Conversations in the Bible... The post 35 – Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible – Part 1 appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Are you struggling with your financial software? Are you unsure if it should be changed or uncertain about the path for a successful transition? Listen to this episode to gain some ideas to resolve these... The post 34 – How to know if your software needs replacing & What to do about it (Interview with Allison Webb) appeared first on Christian Nonprofit CFO.

Have you clearly thought through the key areas in which you should bring value to your Board of Directors? Listen to this interview with John Pearson, an expert and consultant in board governance, as he...

Listen to this episode as we continue our series on compelling communication strategies. Learn how to wisely engage with five small groups in your nonprofit organization ranging from new staff orientation to board committee interaction.

Is the financial information in your organization more illuminating or confusing? Do you find in your interactions with other leaders that data tends to clarify the point or cloud the issue?Listen to this insightful interview...

During these unprecedented times how do you lead your Finance Team through the corona crisis? Listen to this episode to glean seven ideas of how you can navigate these uncharted waters to see your team...

How can you communicate effectively as a financial leader to large groups of people? Listen to this episode to glean tips on how to connect and communicate better with five specific groups in your organization.

Communication skills are critical to be an effective leader. To have compelling communication as a financial leader you need to be both informational and inspirational. Listen to this episode to glean both general Biblical principles...

What are meaningful metrics and dashboards to understand the critical information in your organization? Listen to this interview with Stan Reiff from CapinCrouse as he unpacks relevant metrics for nonprofits and how to capture them...

Is your ministry truly accomplishing its vision and mission? Have you been able to determine this through objective evaluation or is it merely anecdotal? Listen to this interview with Calvin Edwards, an expert in Outcome-Based...

If you were a king over a vast kingdom for 40 years, how would you challenge your son to be the next wise ruler? Listen to this episode to learn about seven principles of leadership...

How do you handle the unique ministry, financial, and personnel needs of your organization? Listen to this interview with Kent Herr, U.S. Controller of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), as he discusses four aspects...

What is your success rate for actually turning your ideas into reality? Listen to this episode to understand three key steps to go from conception to implementation.  By systematically instructing, acting, and reporting you can...

Are you known more as a strategic partner or a financial policeman? Enjoy this episode as we conclude our series on how to function “Beyond the Box”. We will consider “What you need to Become”...

Listen to this episode to glean insights from Nathan’s twenty years of public accounting experience which he brought into his role as CFO of SIM USA.

How do you stay focused on your priorities as a CFO in the midst of a hectic schedule? By focusing on the “stewardship star”! Listen to this episode to understand the five crucial responsibilities that...

It is frustrating to see how much time is wasted by Finance Teams in dealing with erroneous information. Have you considered how to design your processes to intentionally minimize the time spent in follow up...

What do you think? What exactly do CEOs want from their CFOs? Maybe you have asked; maybe you haven’t. Listen to this episode as I interview Bob Lipps who has worked with many ministry CEOs...

Finance Leaders are taught to count our dollars carefully, but do we know how to number our days wisely? Listen to this episode to consider what Moses has for us from Psalm 90:12 “So teach...

Enjoy this episode as we consider the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 from the perspective of the Good Innkeeper. These truths are apropos for financial leaders as they also are required to...

Many leaders are mindful of IQ and EQ, but have you ever considered CQ? Listen to this episode to understand what Curiosity Intelligence is, why it’s important, and how to develop it for yourself and...

Have you considered the value of networking? Listen to this interview with Tim Maxwell to understand how essential this activity is and how to improve your skills in this area.

How do you keep up with all the details of life? Easy – use Microsoft OneNote! Listen to this episode to explore a tool which can help you consolidate all your various notes in one...

How can you know if you have a healthy finance team? Listen to this episode to identify five essential areas in which your team needs to thrive. Christlike character Competencies Clarity Cohesiveness Communication In this...

What does it take to effectively start in your new role as a CFO? This episode will give you specific recommendations and action items to build a solid foundation in your first 90 days. This...

Wondering why there was a two year pause in this podcast? Listen to this episode to hear how the Lord used this platform to open a unique and unanticipated opportunity. I saw the implications of...

Have you ever wondered what you could do for an effective offsite meeting for your Finance Team? Listen for some ideas of how to connect with your team in unique and meaningful ways offsite.

Do you see your role more as counting or calibrating? Move beyond simply asking “what are the numbers” to “what do the numbers mean”. Listen for a few tips on what you need to believe...

Listen to the first podcast interview which is with Dave Cram. Dave previously served as the CFO for both Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL, and he now serves as the SIL Treasurer. He has been...

Recently I was asked to present this financial workshop at the annual MissioNexus conference. Glean some insights from Nehemiah in this podcast and then learn what it takes to implement Evaluation, Exploration, Explanation, and Execution...

Do you have a ministry like Epaphroditus? You may ask – who is that? Listen in and be encouraged as you serve in this type of role.

Have you seriously considered who your “customers” are and what they value? Learn in this podcast how to build effective systems to best meet the needs of those whom you serve.

Listen in more detail to the three key perspectives you need to pursue in order to serve well as a CFO. As I discuss on the podcast, here are the 12 key steps we have...

Listen to an overview of the four key fundamentals you need to embrace to serve as a strategic financial leader for your organization…functioning beyond the box!

Thanks for taking time to check out the Christian Nonprofit CFO Podcast and for listening to this first episode. Learn the reason for the podcast in this episode and what I hope to accomplish through...