Creating Cultures of Belonging, Beth Birmingham
Creating Cultures of Belonging, Beth Birmingham
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Creating Cultures of Belonging
Cultivating Organizations Where Women and Men Thrive

Author: Beth Birmingham, Eeva Sallinen Simard

Narrator: Emma Faye

Unabridged: 7 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/31/2023


Synopsis

With increasing interest from donors and board members to see faith-based, missional organizations reflect the diversity of God's kingdom, these organizations desire to have women in positions of leadership. However, this proves difficult when the organizational culture is one that silences and even penalizes the unique giftings that women bring to the table.

Many organizations still lack the ability to embody a new culture–what Beth Birmingham and Eeva Simard call a belonging culture. Such a culture is one where all employees are secure and recognized, where leaders seek productivity and connectivity, and where the organization is committed to supporting a diverse community of employees.

Creating Cultures of Belonging offers solutions for leadership teams, board members, and managers that reshape organizational culture in ways that invite and celebrate gender equity. With practical steps to enhance mentorship opportunities, human resources practices, and management tactics, Beth and Eeva point a way forward by identifying the changes that need to be made to create a belonging culture.

About Beth Birmingham

Beth Birmingham is an NGO leadership and organizational consultant, development researcher, trainer, and former tenured professor (Eastern University). She is cofounder of BE Development Partners, a consulting firm that trains organizations to develop belonging cultures. Beth holds a PhD in leadership and change and an MBA in economic development, and she currently serves as a member of Wheaton's Consortium on Gender, Development, and Christianity.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lori on December 10, 2022

Such a helpful resource for leaders on a vital topic. I believe many have good intentions to have cultures that exhibit equality, but often don't really know HOW. The authors have given us a way forward for lasting and thriving organizations that honor women and men working together.......more

Goodreads review by Beth on January 08, 2023

At times I wanted a little more practical information but the testimonials, research, and advice in this book make it a must read for anyone in ministry leadership today. If you are a director, CEO, or a board member, you need to read this book.......more

Goodreads review by Catarina on December 22, 2022

As someone who spent most of their childhood in the church, it was nice to read and be told that I am valuable and a part of God's work when it feels like I have been told the opposite by the church. Being given scripture that specifically points to how and why women are a vital part of society and......more

Goodreads review by Laura on June 19, 2024

Starting with both the theological and the statistical reasons to create organizations where women, too, can thrive, these authors write from their experiences in missionary organizations to explain the practical steps required to change organizational culture. They recognize the ways that racial di......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on December 13, 2022

One of the top two best books I’ve read this year! It’s compelling, well researched, organized, and practical. I highly recommend it to anyone working in a Christian organization (including churches).......more