Nonprofit Resources
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E17 – Book Club: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
May 26, 2026 – Join our hosts for a book club discussion of John Mark Comer’s "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" exploring how busyness quietly drains energy, relationships, and vision, and how slowing down can lead to sustainability.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E16 – Finding Your Financial Shepherd: Strategies for Hiring the Ideal Church CFO
May 12, 2026 – Learn from special guests Jen Neal and William Vanderbloemen how you can align values, assess leadership potential, and build a financial foundation that empowers ministry growth when hiring a church CFO.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E15 – No One Wins Alone: What Team Sports Teach Us About Leadership
April 28, 2026 – In this Margin for Mission podcast episode, hosts Ken Tan and Chris Purnell explore what sports can teach us about leadership across ministry, operations, and finance.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E14 – What New Federal Aid Rules Could Mean for Student Cash Flow
April 21, 2026 – In this Margin for Mission podcast episode, CapinCrouse professionals Lisa Saul and Patricia Willhite break down new federal aid rules impacting student cash flow and steps higher education institutions can take to prepare for these changes.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E13 – From Calling to Capacity: Leading the Church Behind the Scenes
Tuesday, April 14 – Listen in as hosts Ken Tan and Chris Purnell are joined by Seacoast Church Administrative Pastor Glenn Wood, who offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead a church.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E12 – Developing Leaders Who Last with Dan Reiland
April 7, 2026 – Listen as host Ken Tan and guest Dan Reiland discuss how to cultivate and maintain healthy church leadership, and how you can align your leadership practices effectively and sustainably.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E11 – Church Leadership: The Challenges and Joys of Ministry
March 31, 2026 – Ben Burdick, Senior Pastor of World Gospel Church, offers a look at the struggles of modern leadership, from growth expectations to the realities of volunteer burnout and personal pressures of ministry in this Margin for Mission Podcast episode.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E10 – A Life Led by Mission: A Pastor’s Journey of Calling, Growth, and Leadership
March 24, 2026 – In this episode of the Margin for Mission podcast, Pastor Steve Browning of First City Church explores the real-world complexities of high-level ministry leadership and breaks down the lessons gathered from expanding a ministry and managing the intricate needs of a diverse faith community.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E9 – From Confusion to Clarity: The Truth About Church Audits That No One Tells You
March 17, 2026 – Learn the different levels of financial review, uncover the common pitfalls that lead to confusion, and gain the insights you need to turn a daunting requirement into a strategic advantage.
Margin for Mission Podcast S1:E8 – Well-Read, Well-Led: Books Shaping Our Leadership this Year
March 10, 2026 – In this episode, join Ken Tan and Chris Purnell for a candid conversation about the books that have most profoundly influenced how we lead and live. These aren't your typical strategy manuals; these are the stories and philosophies that have challenged our assumptions, deepened our self-awareness, and reframed our understanding of purpose and calling.