Data-Driven Leadership: How Facing the Truth About Culture Builds Trust and Strengthens Your Church — Brad Cooper, NewSpring Church

What happens when leaders stop guessing about culture and start listening to what their teams are actually experiencing? In this episode of Called to Flourish , Brad Cooper , Lead Pastor of Culture and Direction at NewSpring Church , shares how honest feedback and engagement surveys helped their leadership team face cultural blind spots, respond to a season of challenge, and build deeper trust across staff. Instead of relying on assumptions, they used data to clarify reality and strengthen alignment across the organization. This conversation offers practical insight for pastors and ministry leaders who want to build healthier teams through transparency, shared ownership, and intentional listening. You'll gain insight into: • Why facing the truth about culture is essential for building trust • How engagement surveys help leaders see what they might otherwise miss • What team-based leadership looks like in a healthy church culture • How consistent listening strengthens staff alignment over time 👉

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Data-Driven Leadership: How Facing the Truth About Culture Builds Trust and Strengthens Your Church — Brad Cooper, NewSpring Church is an episode from The Flourishing Culture Podcast by Best Christian Workplaces.

This episode is 30:06 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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