Transforming Work Through Faith: Joy Dahl
Dr. Joy Dahl shares her transformative journey from a successful corporate career to integrating her faith with her work. She discusses the importance of understanding one's purpose, creating healthy work-life rhythms, and the impact of faith in the workplace. Dr. Dahl emphasizes the need for leaders to bring their whole selves to work and to mentor the next generation of leaders, encouraging them to find community and support in their journeys. As an ambassador of Christ in the workplace, Joy works bi-vocationally. She provides expertise as a Fractional Chief Financial Officer for mainstream companies and faith-based organizations. She also serves as a speaker, teacher, author, and dedicated advocate for faith+work integration, with a special focus on emerging women leaders around the world.
Joy began her work journey with Price Waterhouse in New York City and Washington, DC. She then spent most of her career working with start-up and high-growth companies in various industries, including international telecom. At age 33, Joy became Chief Financial Officer of a regional broadcasting company in New York.
The trajectory of Joy’s life transition when a co-worker gave her a book which prompted her to go to church–where she met Jesus. With the Lord’s help, she navigated the transition from her life “before Christ” to “with Christ” in the C-suite. She went on to establish her own CFO consulting practice which thrived for over 10 years with clients in Washington, DC, New York, NY, and Dallas, TX.
As Joy began writing and teaching Bible studies, God called
her to get better equipped to handle His Word with care. She gave up her lucrative career to attend seminary, where she first heard about Theology of Work. She earned three degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary: Master of Christian Education, Master of Biblical Studies, and Doctor of Ministry with an emphasis on Theology of Work.
Today, Joy integrates her faith and work by providing expertise as an executive leader developing effective organizational strategies and removing barriers for growth, expansion, and transition. Joy sits on the Board of Directors of Made to Flourish which empowers pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities. She loves mentoring next-generation professionals growing in their leadership, and senior leaders seeking to expand impact in their broad circles of influence. Joy’s passion for collaboration and expanding Kingdom impact helped launch the BOLDLY Conference: the first-of-its-kind Faith+Work for Women conference.
Joy and her husband, Gordon, live in Dallas, TX with their beloved rescue pups. Her favorite things include: God’s Word, international adventure, horses, flowers, big dogs, dark chocolate, and beach getaways.
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