Faith Forward Leadership

$11BN ESOP focused on trauma-informed leadership, service-driven culture, and growth (Rusty Bland, KeHE)

“You need to be a Fear-Not Leader.” -Rusty Bland, president of KeHE Cares Foundation; "Performance and abiding are congruous." // Rusty Bland shares his 20+ year journey at KeHE, exploring how faith, leadership, and organizational culture intertwine. Discover practical frameworks for integrating faith at work, the importance of wholeness in leadership, and the vision for a kingdom-oriented business community.

From Fortune 200 Exec & “Sunday” Christian to launching US Christian Chamber

“I used to worship my work and now I use my work as worship.” -Krystal Parker, President of the US Christian Chamber of Commerce // Becca Spradlin and Krystal Parker discuss the intersection of faith and business, focusing on the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce. They explore the significance of Christian businesses in the U.S. market and the challenges faced by leaders in the Christian business community. Krystal shares her personal journey of transformation and the importance of rest and abiding in faith. The conversation emphasizes the impact of Christian businesses on society and the future vision for the Christian Chamber movement.

High Impact Business, Stewardship vs. Ownership, Purpose Trusts with Pete Ochs

"Risk wisely. I don't think we take enough risk in our life." // "The start of a high impact life is really to understand we're not the owner, we're the steward. Really get that burned into your soul." // "Work diligently. Live simply. Give generously. Risk wisely. Love unconditionally." - Pete Ochs, Capital III Pete Ochs shares his journey from success and significance to surrender, emphasizing the importance of stewardship, purpose, and faith-driven leadership. Discover practical insights on creating lasting legacy businesses that honor God and truly serve people. Learn about Purpose Trusts and other practices Pete has put in place to help enterprises maintain an enduring impact.

Great businesses, Greater purpose: The rewarding, tiring, and life-changing journey (Mike Sharrow, C12)

“We're never done as leaders. That's the tiring part. You get good, and then you lose sight of things… You’re never done.” // "If ministry and faithfulness only happen when you've got free time and margin, it won't happen.” // “My work was not a distraction or barrier to my intimacy with God. It was actually the context of me working it out.” – Mike Sharrow, CEO of C12 In this episode, Mike Sharrow and Becca Spradlin discuss the integration of faith and business, focusing on the concept of business as a ministry. They explore the challenges and opportunities of living out one's faith in the workplace, the importance of intentional leadership, and the impact of faith-driven business practices on company culture and community. The conversation also touches on the role of C12 Business Forums in supporting Christian business leaders globally.

Success to Significance: Faith, Finances, & Crazy Generosity (Jeff Thomas, CEO of Arkos Global)

“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 wealth management company that integrates biblical principles into financial planning. He discusses the importance of obedience to God's calling, the significance of empowering generosity among clients, and the necessity of documenting plans to prevent mission drift. Jeff emphasizes the role of abiding in faith for decision-making and the growing ecosystem of faith-driven investing, encouraging business owners to listen to God's whisper in decision making.