In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Brad Meuli, executive director of the Denver Rescue Mission, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless. Listen in to find out how the Mission is as much a ministry to its employees as it is to those they serve. By investing in their workplace culture, the Mission's people find truly inspiring, life-giving work as they bind together for their cause. Find the full show notes at http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/episode-27-brad-meuli-denver-rescue-mission.

How does a ministry build a flourishing staff culture in the midst of rapid growth? In today's episode, BCWI President Al Lopus is speaking with Jesse Casler and David Wasik of HOPE International, a microfinance institution focused on serving the poorest areas in the world.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• How growth is an outcome of Christ-centeredness, excellence and quality
• Maintaining a sense of mission as your organization grows
• How the BCWI Employee Engagement Survey acts as a guide to "speak truth in love" 
• Translating both positive and negative feedback into an action plan
• Developing top talent, succession planning and promoting from within
• Rewarding top performers with more authority and decision-making 
• How admitting and engaging mistakes can pay dividends with your team and donors
• Resolving challenges and improving communication between the field and central office