FCCI Pathway to Purpose Podcast

"Inspiring people to want to follow Jesus as fervently and joyfully as you are, to be so excited about being a disciple that they're going out and making disciples themselves...that was Jesus' strategy to turn the world upside down."On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is kicking off part one of a message from Dr. Richard Blackaby (President, Blackaby Ministries) on the topic of mentoring next generation leaders.  Richard delivers a compelling story from the life of Elijah, as we come face to face with Elijah's struggle to find the motivation and overcome the obstacles to mentor others.Watch this episode on YouTube HERE.Here is a link to Rick Fisher's book, "From Generation to Generation, Building a Godly Legacy".  Rick serves as the Vice President of Blackaby Ministries International.Register soon for the FCCI International Conference 2024...Richard Blackaby will be speaking and Rick Fisher will be participating the conference as well.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

"Strategic plans are birthed out of vision, but a great number of strategic plans never become reality...because they die on the operating table of people's lack of faith!"On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry.   In part 5 of this series, Chip unpacks the book of Nehemiah and details the practical steps toward an effective, thriving strategic plan.Register for the FCCI International Conference HERE.Here is a link to Chip Ingram's ministry website, Living On The Edge.Watch this episode on YouTube HERE.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

"Once you get desperately dependent, God is going to bring you to a crossroads in your life and He's going to ask you to step out based on His word, and His character, and His promises...and it will scare you to death!"On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry.   In part 4 of this series, Chip explains the need for "A Radical Faith" as a prerequisite to pursuing great things for God.Register for the FCCI International Conference HERE.Here is a link to Chip Ingram's ministry website, Living On The Edge.Watch this episode on YouTube HERE.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

God wants to do something profound IN YOU, before He does anything of consequence THROUGH YOU!On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry.   In part 3 of this series, Chip explains the need for "A Broken Spirit" as a prerequisite to pursuing great things for God.Here is a link to Chip Ingram's ministry website, Living On The Edge.Here is the link to the study notes for "God, As He Longs for You to See Him" from Living On The Edge Ministries.Watch this episode on YouTube HERE.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things for God's glory...how does it happen?  What does it take? On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is continuing a 5-part series with Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry.   Chip digs into the first of four characteristics of those who pursue a Holy Ambition and he calls it "a dislocated heart".Here is a link to Chip Ingram's ministry website, Living On The Edge.Here is a link to the podcast episode on YouTube.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

Are you one of the select group of entrepreneurs and leaders that God wants to bless with the resources of His Kingdom?  Would you like to be? On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast is launching a 5-part series with Chip Ingram, CEO and teaching pastor of Living On The Edge - an international teaching and discipleship ministry.   Chip will provide a biblical framework for understanding true purpose as a Christian business leader and will build his case upon the scriptural stories of King Asa and leadership example of Nehemiah.Here is a link to Chip Ingram's ministry website, Living On The Edge. Here is a link to the podcast episode on YouTube.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

The testimony of Stanley Tam, Founder of US Plastics Corp is truly inspiring - not only growing multiple successful businesses, but also determining early on to surrender all of his efforts to the Lord!  On this episode, podcast host, Ken Powell delivers part two this message out of the FCCI archives.  You'll hear about Stanley's desire to serve God internationally as he helped train and equip Christian business leaders and served to encourage local church ministry leaders.Here is a link to the podcast episode on YouTube.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

Nothing motivates us more than hearing real-life stories of success from those who have been "in the trenches" of business!  On this episode, podcast host, Ken Powell delivers content from the FCCI archives as he shares a 2-part series featuring Stanley Tam, Founder of US Plastics Corp.  You'll hear how Stanley gave his business over to God and how that business flourished under his biblical leadership.Ken mentions the founder of High Tech Prayer Breakfast, Bill leonard (who provided this Stanley Tam recording):  learn more about the High Tech Prayer Breakfast.Here is a link to the podcast episode on YouTube.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

Studies have shown that not feeling appreciated at work is 3 times more likely to predict employee attrition than issues with compensation!Podcast host, Ken Powell welcomes Dr. Paul White as he shares the languages of appreciation and how to transform workplace culture and retain employees through appreciation at work.Here is a link to Dr. Paul White's webinar presentations with FCCI.And a link to the Appreciation at Work website.Learn more about the 2024 FCCI International Conference HERE.Access the FREE 2023 FCCI Conference Video Showcase by registering HERE.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube HERE.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.

When we're called to "love our neighbor", does that apply to our business competitors?  Or is it okay to just love those who help us succeed in business?  How should we define "our neighbor" as a Christian business leader?Podcast host, Ken Powell welcomes Dr. Hannah Stolze, Endowed Chair in supply chain management at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business.  Here is a link to the Wisdom-Based Business, Study CourseAccess the FREE FCCI Conference Video Showcase by registering HERE.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube HERE.Visit the FCCI website to learn more about leadership content, events, conferences, and the free CONNECT app for the Christian business leader community.