Faith in Action: Integrating Biblical Leadership Into Business With Duane Murray

Duane Murray is the Principal Chair of C12, a leading peer advisory forum for Christian CEOs and business owners. Before joining C12, he served as an Executive Pastor at Thompson Station Church, where he led local development, international missions, and church planting efforts. Duane began his career in the healthcare space, serving as the CEO of a 12-physician orthopedic surgery group, driving profitability, expansion, and the development of a physician-owned surgery center. 

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Many Christian entrepreneurs and business leaders are hesitant to integrate faith into the workplace. They fear a faith-based approach may create conflicts, alienate team members, or negatively impact company culture. How can faith-driven leadership strengthen organizations, improve employee well-being, and drive business outcomes?

Faith-driven business advisor Duane Murray explains that integrating faith into business starts with authenticity and a commitment to serving others. Christian-based operational approaches strengthen organizations by fostering a culture of trust, care, and purpose. By embedding faith-oriented values into company mission statements, offering chaplaincy programs, and encouraging open yet respectful discussions about faith, leaders can create workplaces where employees feel valued beyond their job roles. Duane also notes that businesses prioritizing faith-driven leadership often see higher employee retention, as team members are more engaged, supported, and connected to a greater purpose.

In today’s episode of Industry Edge, Danielle Neely sits down with Duane Murray, the Principal Chair of C12, to talk about how business leaders can authentically integrate faith into their workplaces. He discusses how to balance faith with corporate policies, leveraging strategic planning to enhance ministry and business goals, and real-life examples of companies thriving through faith-based leadership.