Best Christian Workplaces
What if asking for feedback before decisions are finalized could strengthen alignment across your entire team? In this episode, Peter Krol, President, and Tom Hallman, Vice President of DiscipleMakers, share how inviting staff input early helped build one of the most engaged ministry cultures in their sector.
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About This Episode
Healthy cultures don’t happen by accident—they grow where leaders listen well. In this episode, Peter Krol and Tom Hallman explain how DiscipleMakers developed a feedback-rich leadership environment that strengthened trust, alignment, and mission clarity across more than 26 campuses. They describe practical rhythms that help staff speak candidly, contribute meaningfully to decisions, and stay energized even in support-raising roles. Their experience offers a compelling model for ministry leaders who want to scale impact without diluting culture.
Episode Highlights
• 04:57 – Creating a culture where staff feel safe giving candid feedback
• 07:35 – Why inviting input early prevents downstream resistance
• 11:54 – How shared fundraising builds unity across every role
• 19:11 – Using engagement surveys to detect culture drift early
• 24:13 – Growing from 11 to 26 campuses without losing mission focus
Meet the Guest
Peter Krol serves as President of DiscipleMakers, providing strategic direction and spiritual leadership for the ministry’s mission to develop disciple-making students across university campuses.
Tom Hallman serves as Vice President of DiscipleMakers, overseeing staff and student ministry initiatives while helping guide organizational strategy and leadership development across the ministry’s expanding campus network.
Resources Mentioned
• Best Christian Workplaces: Employee Engagement Survey
Episode Transcript:
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Next Steps for Leaders:
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