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Financial leaders in ministries are often ill-equipped to address, let alone overcome, the many challenges they face. Too often they pivot from crisis to crisis, running on a tactical treadmill instead of proactively contributing strategic value to their nonprofits. Unfortunately, the full impact of their ministries suffer. It is time for this to change. Now. Paul says in Ephesians 4:12 that God gave leaders “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” God wants to equip us so that we might significantly impact others. This is what this podcast is designed to do. While there are many firms with their corresponding podcasts that provide technical insight on audit, tax, and legal matters, there are few that provide insight on how to lead on a day-to-day basis to reach your nonprofit’s goals. This is what we are going to accomplish at Christian Nonprofit CFO. Come join me on this journey! Explore with me how we can best serve at our m

Latest Episodes:

43 – The Essential Need for Both Financial Expertise and Customer Service Oct 13, 2021

Intro: Welcome to another episode of the Christian Nonprofit CFO podcast. This is the place to enhance your insight as a CFO in order to expand your influence and optimize your ministry’s impact. Content on...

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42 – What to Do When Budgeted Donations and Restricted Donations Conflict Jun 09, 2021

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...

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41 – The CEO and CFO Relationship (Interview with Roy Peterson) Apr 07, 2021

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 has many years of...

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40 – Three Crucial Steps to Take After Every Key Conversation Mar 03, 2021

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...

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39 – The Lost Art of Rumination Feb 03, 2021

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 Jan 13, 2021

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...

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37 – Dealing with Discouragement Dec 09, 2020

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...

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36 – Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible – Part 2 Nov 11, 2020

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...

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35 – Top Leadership Lessons from the Bible – Part 1 Oct 07, 2020

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...

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34 – How to know if your software needs replacing & What to do about it (Interview with Allison Webb) Sep 02, 2020

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...

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33 – Seven Critical Financial Insights the Board Needs from the CFO (Interview with John Pearson) Jul 08, 2020

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...

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32 – Compelling Communication Strategies for Small Groups Jun 03, 2020

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.

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31 – How to Make Data a Diplomat (Interview with Ben Stroup) May 06, 2020

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...

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30 – Seven Ways to Lead your Finance Team through the Corona Crisis Mar 25, 2020

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...

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29 – Compelling Communication Strategies for Large Groups Feb 12, 2020

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.

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28 – Compelling Communication Jan 08, 2020

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...

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27 – Metrics & Dashboards for Nonprofits (Interview with Stan Reiff) Dec 04, 2019

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...

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26 – Outcome-Based Evaluation: What it is & How to do it (Interview with Calvin Edwards) Nov 06, 2019

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...

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25 – Seven Leadership Principles from King David Oct 02, 2019

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) Sep 04, 2019

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...

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23 – Close the Loop: Ensuring Your Ideas Become Reality Aug 07, 2019

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...

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22 – (Part 4 of 4) Beyond the Box: What you need to Become Jun 05, 2019

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”...

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21 – Lessons from Public Accounting (Interview with Nathan Krupke) May 08, 2019

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 Apr 03, 2019

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...

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19 – Redeem Your Time: How to Transfer Information with Accuracy and Efficiency Mar 06, 2019

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...

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18 – What CEOs want from their CFOs (interview with Bob Lipps) Feb 06, 2019

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...

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17 – Numbering our Days Jan 15, 2019

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...

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16 – The Parable of the Good Innkeeper Dec 11, 2018

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...

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15 – How is Your CQ (Curiosity Intelligence)? Nov 13, 2018

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...

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14 – The Art of Networking (Interview with Tim Maxwell) Oct 16, 2018

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 Sep 24, 2018

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 Aug 24, 2018

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...

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11 – The First 90 Days of the CFO Role Jul 20, 2018

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...

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10 – Cause for the Pause Jun 07, 2018

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...

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09 – Offsite Finance Team Meetings May 09, 2018

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.

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08 – (Part 3 of 4) Beyond the Box: What you need to Believe Apr 26, 2016

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 Mar 21, 2016

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...

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06 – CFO: Comprehensive Financial Orchestrator Feb 16, 2016

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...

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05 – Ministry of Epaphroditus Jan 12, 2016

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 Dec 14, 2015

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 Nov 09, 2015

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 Oct 12, 2015

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? Sep 04, 2015

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...

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