Behind the Seal: Recent Episodes
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ECFA's blue seal has been a symbol of trust and accountability for over four decades, but what does that mean? Is it the seal alone that inspires confidence, or is it the nonprofits and churches behind the seal?
Listen in to these conversations between ECFA's President and CEO, Michael Martin, and prominent leaders as we bring you stories from behind the seal of these Christ-centered ministries and churches and discover how trust is the foundation of it all.
What do job interviews reveal about the current character of a candidate? William Vanderbloemen and his search firm have a unique knowledge of the staff at many Christian organizations and churches, because they interviewed and recruited many of them! What do they look for when talking to a potential church or ministry leader? Ownership, transparency, excuses. No one is perfect and how we approach our past failures defines how we aim to not repeat them.
Learn more about Vanderbloemen at https://www.vanderbloemen.com/
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Mark Yarbrough was a student, professor, and now President of Dallas Theological Seminary. For 100 years, DTS has held the word on God high in training young men and women to go into ministry and shepherd flocks around the world. What's next for Pastors? How does cultural influences challenge private seminaries? How does a seminary take on the challenge of teaching integrity for future leaders?
Raised as a Pastor's kid, then going in the ministry himself for over 35 years, Sam Chand has seen the changes in the church firsthand. His book, Leadership Pains, dials into the challenges that have resulted in failure among pastors. He's come alongside leaders as a first responder after a fall. There's no salvaging a ministry or church; the person and the family need restoring.
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Become Accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
The Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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Church and Nonprofit PULSE Email: http://eepurl.com/lekpf
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Best Christian Workplaces Founder and President Al Lopus has seen it all. Anonymous surveys reveal the heart of health in organizations. He shares telling signs of unhealth and examples of leaders who took it head on, even as they were the problem.
Ministry Lead Brian Kreeger worked hard. He was doing the Lord's work at all costs. Listen to his reflections from The Courageous Ask, a book considering how a leader finds support from his board, friends, and fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Connect with Brian
https://www.briankreeger.com/
ECFA's Lessons from the Boardroom
https://www.ecfa.org/lessonsnonprofitboardroom/Default.aspx
Gary Hoag sees and hears about the global church everyday. As CEO of Global Trust Partners, birthed from the heartbeat of ECFA, Gary witnesses how ministry work is done around the world and how different cultures and governments perceive financial integrity, good governance, and leadership. Biblically, Gary has spent time as a New Testament scholar considering the Jerusalem council and it's leadership structure.
The three books Gary mentions from ECFA Press:
http://www.thechoicebook.org/
http://www.sowerbook.org/
http://www.ecfa.org/TheCouncil/
Edgar Sandoval's amazing story of hardship, hard work, and surrender is filled with God's continued work in each of us and this world! As CEO of World Vision, a large, tenured Christian Humanitarian Aid Organization, Edgar discusses the organization's willingness to respond to dangerous situations because of soft hearts, calling it the "right kind of dangerous". As generations change, Edgar describes focusing on holding the values that started World Vision, as he says, "the fruits are in the roots, and our roots are in the church, we were started by a youth pastor." From his personal story to pursuing diversity to how leadership sets the tone for stewardship - you won't want to miss this one.
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World Vision: https://www.worldvision.org/
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: NCF, National Christian Foundation, Giving Strategy, eternity, eternal impact, leadership, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
When David Wills was growing up, every time he took a spiritual gift test he always seemed to score lowest in "generosity," but that didn't stop the Lord from working in his heart.
Listen in as Michael Martin sits down with the President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation, which serves as a global generosity movement, and discusses his passions around generosity and eternity.
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National Christian Foundation (NCF): https://www.ncfgiving.com
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountability
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- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: NCF, National Christian Foundation, Giving Strategy, eternity, eternal impact, leadership, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
Being accountable to someone doesn't mean you'll achieve perfection. Accountability, particularly in a Christian organization, looks like a relationship built on trust with "course correcting" conversations happening regularly.
Sit down with Michael Martin and Jake Lapp as they dig in to what accountability looks like with ECFA accredited members.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA
Board Responsibilities Checklist: https://www.ecfa.org/PDF/Gov_Board_Responsibilities_Checklist_2021_FINAL.pdf
Share A Concern: https://www.ecfa.org/ComplianceConcern.aspx
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountability
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evangelical-council-for-financial-accountability/
- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: leadership, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
"Trust is the bedrock. Out of good trust comes productive conflict management, clarity on goals and objectives, people feel like they can speak into something, and you begin to see outcomes. Outcomes that really are transforming a leader. Transforming your organization. Transforming communities. And now we're even witnessing how it's transforming nations."
Michael goes "Behind the Seal" with Tami Heim, President/CEO of the Christian Leadership Alliance, to discuss the pivotal connection between Christ-centered leadership and trust.
CLA Outcomes Conference: https://outcomesconference.org
Christian Leadership Alliance: https://christianleadershipalliance.org
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: leadership, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
Does the name "evangelical" do more harm than good in today’s culture? What role is "deconstruction" playing in the Christian community? Do Christian ministries have a trust problem, and how do we respond?
Join the conversation as Michael Martin sits down with Walter Kim, the President of the National Association of Evangelicals, as they work through these questions together.
NAE's For the Health of the Nation: https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation/
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Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA
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Table of Contents:
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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Walter stepping into the role as President of the NAE
07:25 - United as evangelicals in polarizing times
16:29 - The word "evangelical" historically
31:16 - Ex-vangelicals and deconstruction
44:46 - Do evangelicals have a trust problem?
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ECFA Links:
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountability
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- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: deconstruction, exvangelical, evangelical, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
Nonprofits and churches were experiencing a “crisis of confidence” in the late 1970s. Scandal after scandal highlighted the great need for standards and accountability, and from it, the ECFA seal was born to help regain and enhance trust.
In episode one, Michael Martin unpacks a little of the seal's history and gives a taste of the conversations coming over the next few weeks.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA
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Table of Contents:
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02:41 – Michael’s inspiration for the podcast and what to expect!
06:33 – History of ECFA and the origin of the Seal. Inspiring credibility and confidence.
14:03 – Integrity does not mean perfection!
17:32 – What’s behind the seal? Trust.
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ECFA Links:
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- ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx
- Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx
- Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx
- About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx
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- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountability
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- Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast
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Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Video Topics: church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust
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