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The Called to Flourish Podcast - The Strongest Ministries Don't Ignore the People Closest to Them — Michael Martin, ECFA
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Many Christian-led organizations are passionate about serving people externally—but struggle to care for the health of their own teams internally.
In this episode, Michael Martin, President & CEO of ECFA, explains why flourishing cultures require intentional stewardship, leadership rhythms, and a deep commitment to caring for people well. Drawing from ECFA's experience building a 100th-percentile workplace culture, he shares how mission clarity, collaboration, employee voice, and healthy leadership practices strengthen both culture and Kingdom impact.
You'll gain insight into:
• Why ECFA made culture one of its core strategic goals
• How mission clarity creates stronger employee engagement
• What leaders miss when they focus only on external ministry impact
• Practical rhythms that help teams stay healthy and connected
Subscribe to Called to Flourish and share this conversation with a fellow leader. Access full show notes, resources, and transcript at: https://workplaces.org/podcast/the-strongest-ministries-dont-ignore-the-people-closest-to-them