Great vision, great idea, great plan...but limited resources? Does that describe a situation you're in now or have found yourself in at some point in your business career? Gideon had limited resources and it wasn't God's plan for him to follow typical methodology in conquering the Midianites. God had a unique plan to leverage limited resources to a…

This is one of the topics that I hear business owners and leaders wrestling with constantly…how do I know if God is really telling me to pursue this initiative or launch this new business endeavor…or hire this key leader…or merge with that strategic business partner? Strategic Faith Planning, part 4 is filled with valuable information that can be a…

Sometimes it's easier to just slap a "Jesus did it" or "God is my co-pilot" sticker on our business outcomes, right? But did He really have any control over those outcomes? Did people see you on your face before God, crying out for help and wisdom along the way? Did you carry yourself with an attitude of humility and faith…or were you pushing and c…

In Part 1 (Episode 84), Dr Bruce Cook spoke about getting our Motion, Motives, and Methods being in right alignment for strategic planning as faith-forward business leaders. He also highlighted the pitfall of Projection Planning (building future plans solely around past results)...and it's worth going back to hear that content if you missed it! AND…

We believe that it is when business owners and leaders live in the tension - welcoming both the necessity to plan and the necessity to live by faith…that we will see Kingdom transformation occurring in our businesses. It's in that tension that we lean into the admonition of James 2 verses 17-18, "so also faith, if it does not have works, is dead be…

We discuss the compassion of Jesus, how He saw the tiredness in the crowds, and His willingness to go beyond comfort to meet their needs. His compassion extended not just to those who understood Him, but also to children and women. Jesus demonstrated the patience and intentionality needed in ministry, showing us how to approach others with empathy …

In this episode, we explore how Jesus entered an imperfect world and experienced the fullness of humanity—our pain, hurt, and struggles. Despite being the Son of God, He was not exempt from the challenges of life and even learned obedience through His experiences. As followers of Christ, we are reminded of our call to be moved by compassion, just a…

It's become exceedingly obvious that honor has evaded many in our nation's top leadership roles and in many of our businesses. On this episode, Ken Powell host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast pulls an International Conference message from the archives that features Colonel Lee Ellis. Colonel Ellis will share about his experience as a fighter p…

In an age where the focus can easily shift to strategies to continually gain new customers (with an expectation of high turnover), Horst Shultze provides a clear and compelling strategy to keep loyal customers engaged for the long haul. In this episode, you'll hear of Horst's "4 Keys to Successful Business", starting with (#1) "keep the current cus…

On this episode you'll hear the background story of Horst Shultze's journey from his teen years, when he came to faith in Jesus Christ, when he formulated his passion for the hotel industry, and his commitment to "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen" (the title of a paper he wrote at the age of 15). AND, Horst delivers some of the cor…

In this episode, we explore the life of Daniel, a man who served four kings—an incredible feat considering most serve only one. What made Daniel so great in his service? Like Jesus, who taught his disciples that greatness comes through serving others, Daniel demonstrated the power of service by understanding the realms of both the kingdom of men an…

How do you expand your productivity as an owner or CEO? Should you hire another executive leader...or is there a better way to get more done and reach greater profitability? Do you know why you're bored in your role? Or maybe you're stressed in your role and facing burn-out? Have you clarified if you're a Designer-Developer OR a Developer-Stabilize…

This episode highlights what made Daniel great and set him apart. Despite his circumstances, Daniel knew when to say "No", rooted in a strong conviction and deep knowledge of God’s purpose for his life. It also talks about how God places us where we are for a reason, and like Daniel, we must remain unwavering in our faith, trusting that God’s favou…

Are you a wired as a DESIGNER, a DEVELOPER, or a STABILIZER? Are you an ORIGINAL CREATIVE or an ADAPTIVE CREATIVE? Are you GOAL oriented, RESULT oriented, or CONTROL oriented? What causes you to approach burnout as a leader? Do you understand these dynamics in each of your key leadership team members...and how those dynamics interplay with one anot…

This episode delves into the story of Daniel and his friends, who were selected to serve in the royal kingdom after their nation was conquered. Despite the abundance he received, Daniel stood firm and did not sway, unlike many who change when things go well. If we are to achieve greatness, we must learn to stay grounded in times of both lack and pr…

Where has the confidence gone? Why am I feeling so out-of-sync with my leadership team? How do I get back on track and find some sort of rhythm in my leadership role? All leaders struggle through these questions periodically...and we all need wisdom to find healthy ways to get back on the right path in our leadership journey. On this episode, Ken P…

Maybe you're facing difficult decisions, swimming in ALL of the possibilities and potential outcomes of those pending decisions? Maybe you're in the early years of a new position and attempting to make changes and need wisdom in that process? We all face unending decisions in business leadership and this podcast episode is for you! On this episode,…

What opportunities are slipping through your fingers that could be used for God? When we hear the founder of a bank in Oklahoma talk about establishing a "what's it" in his office to initiate conversations about his faith, and how he was so intentional with building healthy relationships with employees, and his committed to developing a consistent …

Is the reason our culture is generally not interested in Jesus really about Jesus or more about us, as His representatives in the world? On this episode, Ken Powell host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast pulls an International Conference message from the archives that features Ross Alan Hill, founder of Bank2 (Oklahoma City) where he remained at…

He chose us to deliver His message...to be Psalm 128 leaders...to transform society through leadership that is marked by integrity and biblical stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us. On this episode, Ken Powell host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast pulls an International Conference message from the archives that features Pat Gelsinger…

There aren't many people on the planet today who can make a claim like Pat Gelsinger when it comes to potential impact through his God-given role, talent, and opportunity to influence nearly every person on earth through technology. On this episode, Ken Powell host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast pulls an International Conference message from …

If you're swimming in the turbulent waters of power and greed, obsessed with success - there is hope! God rescued Mark Whitacre - and it came through an incredibly difficult season of life…but Mark wouldn't change anything about the many years he spent in prison, as it led him into a right relationship with Almighty God. On this episode, Ken Powell…

This is one of those messages that is sometimes a little hard to hear - the fact that we might not experience revival…that God might, in fact, intend for our nation to experience extreme hardship for the sake of holiness and a process of purification. Now, none of us want that and hopefully we're all praying that we experience profound blessing fro…

People will lie to you, and you will knowingly deceive other people. Maybe even pastors lie to you at times, because they too are fallible and prone to a scarcity mindset, sometimes lacking trust in God's ability to provide…people will tell you what you want to hear…there can be so much favoritism in the Church - especially for successful business …

There is so much FOMO in our society and an overwhelming sense of pressure to discover our passion (our calling) and not missing out on achieving world-changing success…to the point that we can get stuck and afraid to take any action. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast serves up a message from Liz Bohannon when s…

Can someone launch a business with no business plan, no business experience, and no business education and actually succeed in business...YES! And not only that, through dependence on God, she's become one of the world's leading franchise business owners. Auntie Anne's Pretzels is a business success story of epic proportions. On this episode, Ken P…

How do you define your purpose? How do you define success? Anne Beiler's story is filled with many twists and turns on her journey to what the world would define as success as the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels - one of the most successful franchise operations in the world with over 1,200 stores worldwide. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FC…

A recent report from George Barna and Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center indicates that only 44% of evangelical believers view obedience to God as a best indicator of a successful life. Ronald Blue shares a statement that 95% of believers who face the test of persecution pass it, while 95% who face the test of prosperity fail. …

To live "careless in the care of God"…that phrase should make you stop and think…and maybe wonder where Ronald Blue came up with such a statement…and it comes straight out of Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast kicks off a 2-part series from the FCCI …

On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part 2 of a series from Daniel Harkavy, CEO of Building Champions. Watch this episode on YouTube HERE. Register soon for the FCCI International Conference 2024. Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNEC…

As Christian business leaders, we all want to have a positive impact on our society, our churches, our families, our companies…and in this episode Daniel Harkavy will deliver the core components of achieving those transformational goals…and it begins with taking care of our own leadership growth and personal spiritual health. On this episode, Ken P…

Can people look at your life and see the fingerprint of God - not as a result of success, but as a result of surrender? On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast wraps up a series from Verla Gillmor Wallace entitled, "The Principles of Godly Success". Watch this episode on YouTube HERE. Register soon for the FCCI Intern…

Reflecting, abiding, resting, waiting on God…that often seems to fly in the face of action-oriented leadership. And, sometimes we need a healthy reminder that we must be willing to surrender our agenda and come into a state of trust and dependence on God for His plan to be evident. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podc…

In this episode, we share a powerful message on being disciple-makers and winning souls for the Lord. The sermon emphasises the importance of seeing ourselves as valuable labourers in God’s harvest and the need for quality labourers to step up. Everyone has a part to play, and this message encourages us to recognise the bigger picture—that the harv…

Our society is overloaded with messaging like "the sky's the limit" and "you control your own destiny". And while it is possible to achieve at such a high level and claim that we accomplished that through our own effort - at what cost to our spiritual well-being and the lives of those closest to us? On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathw…

Henry continues to provide a compelling framework to understand the "wake of a leader" as he unpacks the components that comprise a great leader's character that will leave behind a wake of outstanding results and healthy relationships. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part two of a series from D…

In this episode, Pastor Rod emphasizes the importance of having a relationship with God, highlighting how Jesus exemplified His own relationship with the Father and taught us how to cultivate one with Him as well. A relationship with God brings certainty to our actions. Such a relationship requires love, and we should demonstrate this love through …

We often talk about virtue as Christ followers but that can almost feel like there's a juxtaposition against our performance and productivity in business…but as Dr. Cloud will explain, nothing could be further from the truth. Listen as Henry unpacks the meaning of virtue as a force that is defined through productivity, results and god-honoring rela…

In this episode, Pastor Rod delves into Jesus' unwavering faithfulness to the very end, emphasizing the importance of believers remaining true to their word. He underscores that our light cannot shine if we lack consistency, highlighting the value of steadfastness. Pastor Rod emphasizes the need for Christians to build a legacy by remaining faithfu…

You can hear the emotion in Peter's voice as he recalls that moment when the son of one of his employees came to him to thank him for providing life-changing services that had altered the direction of his dad's life. I have to agree with Peter, I can't imagine a greater outcome as the CEO of a company. That's eternal ROI as Peter will explain in th…

In this episode, Pastor Rod talks about the significance of shining our lights in a world yearning for hope and moral excellence. Listen as we discover how to radiate the light of Christ in our everyday lives.

What might it take for God to get your attention? How about bullets spraying through your car from a machine gun...and yet, you walk away unscathed? That's a testimony you'll hear about on this episode, but everyone's journey is unique and God brings circumstances into our lives to guide and direct us into His divine calling for our lives. On this …

Life now is preparation for eternity…and Rick Warren reminds us that we have the example of Jesus' temptations and how he overcame because His eyes were fixed on eternal values and eternal purpose. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast continues with part 2 of a series with world renowned pastor and author, Rick War…

You were made by God and for God - and your life will make so much more sense when you apply that basic principle in all arenas…especially in your business practice. Here at FCCI, we are committed to coming alongside Christian business owners and leaders to inspire and equip transformational leadership activity that will advance the Kingdom through…

How do you differentiate yourself as a business that is operated for Kingdom oriented goals from one that isn't? How will your business actively engage in KPI's with eternal consequence - the Kingdom Performance Indicators - which may reflect the same work effort but be transformative due to your motivation, your "why"? On this episode, Ken Powell,…

Divinely orchestrated goals achieved by divinely authorized means. The methodology that goes to reach the goal should be as godly as the goal you're trying to reach. God wants to be Lord over both means and ends…and as Tony has reminded us, that's how we are salt and light in our world today. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to P…

Are you worth your salt? This episode provides a powerful encouragement for Christian leaders to carefully examine motivations and business orientation to confirm whether there is alignment with redemptive purposes for the sake of Christ and His Kingdom (and a reminder of the etymology of the phrase "he isn't worth his salt"). On this episode, Ken …

In this episode, Pastor Rod talks about the complexities of relationships, focusing on the pursuit of purity and the importance of respecting boundaries. He talks abouthow addressing sexual needs within marriages can prevent seeking fulfillment elsewhere, and drawing insights from biblical principles. He highlights the importance of clear communica…

This episode explores the vital role of strong foundations in facing life's challenges. It talks about how personal backgrounds shape these foundations and emphasize the importance of self-awareness. Pastor Rod encourages us to reflect on our own foundations and consider how to fortify them for resilience and meaningful connections.…

Pruning, none of us really enjoy the process of pruning but as Chris will point out in this podcast episode - it is often through the pruning experience that we learn to surrender everything to God and trust Him for both the provision in this moment and for the future outcome. On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast s…