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Calculated Courage: The Blueprint for a Culture of Care


✨What Does It Take to Build a Thriving Culture?

For Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Senior Pastor of Light of the World Christian Church and National Chaplain of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.®, the answer lies in deliberate courage—the intentional choice to lead with both conviction and care.

 

In this episode of the Lead Boldly™ Podcast, Pastor Janae shares how courageous humility and strategic risk-taking guide her approach to leadership, ministry, and community building. She reminds us that leadership is not about titles or power. It is about the courage to care deeply, the clarity to stay mission-focused, and the compassion to uplift others.


👑 What It Means to Lead Boldly

When asked what Lead Boldly™ means to her, Pastor Janae offered a powerful reflection:

“To walk into the future that God is forming with confidence and with clarity and with reckless abandon, knowing that the same God who has formed you and shaped you and built you and crafted you is the God who is accompanying you into the future that is being formed.”

Her definition reminds us that bold leadership is grounded in courage, confidence, and clarity. Whether leading a congregation or a community-focused organization, the message remains the same. Trust God’s guidance even when the way isn’t completely clear. Proceed with purpose, knowing you’re not leading alone.

 

Effective leadership isn’t just about achieving results; it’s about developing people. When mission-driven leaders invest in cultivating the next generation and intentionally foster a Culture of Care within their organizations, they increase capacity, enhance alignment, and position their teams to succeed in the future they’re working to build.

 

💎 Pastor Janae’s Crowned Leadership Jewels

At the end of our conversation, Pastor Janae shared some of the guiding quotes and resources that influence her as a leader:


Ed Zeiders, former President of United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH:

“Make of yourself the best use to Christ and the Church.”

Fannie Lou Hamer, voting and women's rights activist:

“Whether you have a Ph.D. or no D, we're in this bag together. Whether you graduated from Morehouse or no house, we’re in this bag together.”

Craig Groeschel, Global Leadership Summit:

“Everyone wins when the leader gets better.”

Together, these quotes create a leadership framework rooted in service, growth, and shared humanity. They remind leaders to lead with excellence, service, and integrity; to model unity, humility, and collective progress; and to see leadership development as vital to organizational health.

 

When the leader grows, the community thrives. They embody the spirit of calculated courage — a balance of confidence, compassion, and continuous improvement.

 

🙌🏾🙌🏻 Connect with Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock and Light of the World Christian Church


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📍 4750 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN

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💬 Join the Conversation - We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇🏾👇🏻

 

How are you fostering a Culture of Care within your organization or team? Your insights and experiences can inspire others on their journey.



 

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