Podcasts by Christian Nonprofit CFO

43–The Essential Need for Both Financial Expertise and Customer Service from 2021-10-13T05:00

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 ...

42–What to Do When Budgeted Donations and Restricted Donations Conflict from 2021-06-09T04:09

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 nev...

41–The CEO and CFO Relationship (Interview with Roy Peterson) from 2021-04-07T04:00

Episode Transcript Hello, my friends, and welcome to another episode of the Christian Nonprofit CFO podcast. I’m excited to share with you an interview I recently recorded with Roy Peterson. Roy...

40–Three Crucial Steps to Take After Every Key Conversation from 2021-03-03T04:30

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....

39–The Lost Art of Rumination from 2021-02-03T04:30

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...

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38–Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dick Capin from 2021-01-13T04:00

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...

37–Dealing with Discouragement from 2020-12-09T04:30

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 ...

36 – Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible – Part 2 from 2020-11-11T04:00

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 ...

35–Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible–Part 1 from 2020-10-07T04:07

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 t...

34–How to know if your software needs replacing&What to do about it (Interview with Allison Webb) from 2020-09-02T04:00

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 reso...

33–Seven Critical Financial Insights the Board Needs from the CFO (Interview with John Pearson) from 2020-07-08T04:30

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 governanc...

32–Compelling Communication Strategies for Small Groups from 2020-06-03T04:00

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 o...

31–How to Make Data a Diplomat (Interview with Ben Stroup) from 2020-05-06T04:00

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?List...

30–Seven Ways to Lead your Finance Team through the Corona Crisis from 2020-03-25T03:01

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 yo...

29–Compelling Communication Strategies for Large Groups from 2020-02-12T05:00

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 yo...

28–Compelling Communication from 2020-01-08T05:00

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...

27–Metrics&Dashboards for Nonprofits (Interview with Stan Reiff) from 2019-12-04T05:00

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 f...

26–Outcome-Based Evaluation: What it is&How to do it (Interview with Calvin Edwards) from 2019-11-06T05:00:12

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 Edw...

25–Seven Leadership Principles from King David from 2019-10-02T05:00:59

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...

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24–Need for Adaptability (Interview with Kent Herr from Cru) from 2019-09-04T05:00:14

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), ...

23–Close the Loop: Ensuring Your Ideas Become Reality from 2019-08-07T04:00:39

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 instructi...

22–(Part 4 of 4) Beyond the Box: What you need to Become from 2019-06-05T05:30:59

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”.....

21–Lessons from Public Accounting (Interview with Nathan Krupke) from 2019-05-08T05:00:46

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.

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20–The Stewardship Star: Five Crucial Responsibilities for every CFO from 2019-04-03T04:00:19

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 responsibiliti...

19–Redeem Your Time: How to Transfer Information with Accuracy and Efficiency from 2019-03-06T03:00:21

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...

18–What CEOs want from their CFOs (interview with Bob Lipps) from 2019-02-06T05:00:46

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... Listen

17–Numbering our Days from 2019-01-15T01:13:38

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... Listen

16–The Parable of the Good Innkeeper from 2018-12-11T06:00:15

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 r...

15–How is Your CQ (Curiosity Intelligence)? from 2018-11-13T06:00:21

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 yoursel...

14–The Art of Networking (Interview with Tim Maxwell) from 2018-10-16T07:00:21

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.

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13–Organize Your Life with Microsoft OneNote from 2018-09-24T07:00:36

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...

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12–Five Characteristics of a Healthy Team from 2018-08-24T01:15:25

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 Cohesiv...

11–The First 90 Days of the CFO Role from 2018-07-20T23:20:35

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...<...

10–Cause for the Pause from 2018-06-07T00:42:12

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...

09–Offsite Finance Team Meetings from 2018-05-09T01:38:25

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.

08–(Part 3 of 4) Beyond the Box: What you need to Believe from 2016-04-26T23:01:30

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...

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07–Interview with Dave Cram from 2016-03-21T17:41:08

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....

06–CFO: Comprehensive Financial Orchestrator from 2016-02-16T18:51:55

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 Evaluati...

05–Ministry of Epaphroditus from 2016-01-12T18:20:29

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.

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04–(Part 2 of 4) Beyond the Box: What you need to Build from 2015-12-14T18:32:22

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.

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03–(Part 1 of 4) Beyond the Box: Who you need to Be from 2015-11-09T19:10:42

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...

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02–Beyond the Box: Reimagining the CFO role for Christian Ministries from 2015-10-12T18:16:03

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!

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01–Why the Christian Nonprofit CFO Podcast? from 2015-09-04T03:04:46

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 th...