The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has recently updated its Leadership Standard, emphasizing ethical integrity, accountability, and the spiritual well-being of leaders within Christian organizations. This standard underscores the importance of leadership that not only manages organizational resources wisely but also prioritizes the mental and spiritual health of its leaders.

Training and Consulting

Josh Spurlock, founder of MyCounselor.Online and a seasoned professional in Christian counseling, stands at the forefront of integrating these standards into the fabric of Christian organizations. With his extensive background in Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC), Josh offers tailored training sessions for boards and organizational CEOs, focusing on understanding and implementing the requirements of the new ECFA Leadership Standard.

Training Focus Areas

1. Understanding the ECFA Standard: Comprehensive workshops that detail the nuances of the new standards and what they mean for Christian organizations.
2. Building Compliance Plans: Josh assists organizations in developing actionable strategies to align with these standards, ensuring that leadership actions reflect both organizational goals and ethical commitments.
3. Proactive Self-Care and Soul Care for Leaders: Josh’s approach emphasizes leader well-being. Training sessions include modules on self-care and soul care, essential for preventing burnout and maintaining spiritual and emotional health, ensuring leaders not only comply with external standards but thrive personally and spiritually.
4. Ongoing Support and Consultation: Beyond initial training, Josh offers continued consulting to help organizations maintain compliance and adapt to evolving standards.

Why Engage with Josh Spurlock?

Engaging with Josh for ECFA Leadership Standard compliance training offers several benefits:

• Expertise in Christian Counseling: Josh’s expertise ensures that training goes beyond mere compliance, fostering a culture of genuine spiritual depth and psychological health within leadership.
• Tailored Training Solutions: Recognizing that each organization is unique, Josh offers customized training that respects the specific needs and context of your organization.
• Integration of Spiritual and Psychological Principles: Training sessions are not only about following rules but about fostering a leadership culture that is both psychologically sound and spiritually robust.

To explore how your organization can benefit from Josh Spurlock’s expertise in ECFA Leadership Standard compliance and to start building a healthier, compliant leadership culture, schedule a consultation with Josh today. Transform your organization’s approach to leadership by integrating deep spiritual insights with the best practices in Christian counseling and organizational management.

Schedule your time with Josh Spurlock to discuss how to tailor the training to meet your organization’s specific needs and begin your journey towards full compliance and enhanced leadership well-being.

REFERENCES

1. New ECFA Leadership Standard Executive Summary
2. Draft ECFA Leadership Standard announced March 4, 2024
3. ECFA’s New Leadership Standard Q&A
4. Board Resource: Raising the Standard of Care for Leaders
5. Board Resource: Guarding Your CEO's Soul
6. Empower Your Ministry with Training from Josh Spurlock