In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten are joined by Jeff Dalrymple who serves as the Executive Director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP). In this episode, they discuss the importance of coaching and leading a team toward a shared mission, vision, and values. He shares his experiences in identifying gaps in knowledge and management surrounding child safety in the evangelical community and the challenges of leading a dispersed team during the startup phase of an organization. Jeff also emphasizes the importance of balancing work and family life and provides insights into his leadership approach in his home.

BEST QUOTES

"Advancing the mission and making things happen is important, but don't forget to care for and invest in the people around you." – Jeff Dalrymple

"Shared experiences create relational deposits that are valuable in the life of a child and family." – Jeff Dalrymple

"The mission is important, but how you go about accomplishing that mission is just as important." – Jeff Dalrymple

"Constant communication and support with team members is necessary for successful leadership." – Jeff Dalrymple

"God is calling us to a mission and a calling, but it's important to remember the relationships along the way." – Jeff Dalrymple

"Modeling Christ's likeness and good leadership through presence and intentional words is important in the home." – Jeff Dalrymple

"The key to leadership is coaching and leading a team towards the same mission, vision, and values." – Jeff Dalrymple

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters by Dr. Albert Mohler

TRUST: The Firm Foundation for Kingdom Fruitfulness by Dan Busby

This vs. That Podcast by Anchored Hope

Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention