In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, William welcomes Troy Gramling, a pastor from South Florida, to discuss leadership transitions, church growth, and the importance of understanding one's potential. Troy shares his journey from Arkansas to leading Potential Church, and the significance of creating momentum for change. They delve into the themes of generational leadership, the process of writing a book, and the importance of dreaming big for the future.

Willie Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, shares his journey of building the family business while staying true to his faith. He discusses how business leaders can share their beliefs authentically by creating values-driven environments and focusing on kindness and positivity. Willie emphasizes the importance of spreading hope and good news, avoiding negativity, and being patient in seeing the impact of sharing the gospel. He also talks about his book, Gospeler, which teaches how to intentionally share faith, stay mission-focused, and hold onto timeless principles for success. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/willie-robertson?hs_preview=ajSdQOFe-180777858959    

In this episode, William and Carey dive into the key challenges that contribute to the high failure rate of church plants. They discuss the need for an entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of building a strong launch team, and the critical role of raising sufficient funds before starting. The conversation also covers the relationship between church growth and engagement, as well as the growing need for church revitalization. Shifting gears, they explore the topic of pastoral burnout, sharing personal experiences and warning signs to watch for. Carey emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a sustainable pace in ministry, drawing from his own journey through burnout. He highlights the necessity of rest, self-care, and time management through a triage system to prioritize emergencies. Carey also provides practical strategies for avoiding burnout and achieving a healthy work-life balance. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preventing-burnout-fostering-unity-0

Carey Nieuwhof joins William Vanderbloemen for this episode. Carey Nieuwhof, a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership expert, is the founding pastor of Connexus Church and has been actively serving in ministry since 1995. In part one of this conversation, William Vanderblomen and Carey Nieuwhof discuss various topics related to leadership and the current cultural and ideological divide. They explore the issues beneath the issues, the importance of empathy and community, and the role of the church in addressing these challenges. They also touch on the impact of social media, the need for genuine relationships, and the power of identity rooted in Christ. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preventing-burnout-fostering-unity

In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen interviews Daniel Im about his new book, The Discipleship Opportunity. They discuss the challenges of leading a church in a post-everything world and the need to focus on the interested non-Christians and interested Christians. Daniel shares insights from his research on the church growth movement and emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors and showing unity among believers. He also provides practical advice for pastors, including challenging and disrupting consumeristic attitudes and trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of the uninterested.   The conversation explores the importance of reaching interested non-Christians and the need to shift the focus from consumers to those who genuinely want to be part of the church. It emphasizes the power of storytelling and addressing the spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs of people. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of preaching and the need to create tension and curiosity in sermons. The key takeaway is to stop letting consumers hold the church hostage and instead focus on faithfully sharing the truth of the gospel.

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Mark Batterson. Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He is also the lead visionary for The Dream Collective and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark Batterson discusses the importance of agility in leadership and shares his personal experiences of pivoting and adapting in his church and ministry. He emphasizes the need for leaders to stay flexible and open to new ways of doing things, and highlights the role of prayer in discerning God's agenda. Mark also talks about the challenges and rewards of leading a church in the nation's capital and shares practical tips for staying agile and maintaining growth.   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-agile  

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Dave Ramey. Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions, a National bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show. In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen talks Dave Ramsey about the importance of being prepared in managing money and leadership. Dave shares his personal experience of learning the value of preparation and the consequences of not being prepared. They also touch on the importance of having systems and values in place to guide decision-making. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of being prepared in both personal finance and leadership. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-prepared

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Sarah Bragg. Sarah is an author, podcaster, and communicator.  Sarah Bragg talks about her book 'Is Everyone Happier Than Me?' They discuss the pressure to achieve and the fear of not being happy, the role of perfectionism as a defense mechanism, the importance of becoming emotionally literate, and the value of celebrating progress and setting realistic goals. Sarah also shares advice she would give to her 20-something self. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for finding happiness and connection in life. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/is-everyone-happier-than-me-podcast  

In this conversation, Alex, the founder of Worship Ministry Training, discusses how senior leaders can support and empower their worship pastors. He emphasizes the importance of helping worship pastors understand their role as disciple-makers and shepherds in the church. Alex also highlights the need for senior leaders to assist worship pastors in getting organized and developing efficient workflows. Additionally, he stresses the significance of overseeing song choices and resourcing the worship team. Alex encourages senior leaders to invest in their worship leaders through regular meetings, encouragement, and discipleship.  We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/from-musician-to-shepherd

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye is a speaker, author, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.   Wade talks about finding balance in life and leadership. They discuss the importance of rest and rhythm, the need to prioritize relationships, and the value of being present and fully engaged in conversations. Wade shares insights on how to avoid the trap of busyness and the pressure to always be connected. He emphasizes the significance of intentional and meaningful connections and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding balance and prioritizing relationships in order to thrive in life and leadership.   We hope you enjoy the conversation!  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/be-the-unicorn-special-edition-the-connected

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Lauren Settembrini. Lauren is the Executive Director and Coach at 10KFAM. 10KFam is a worship school located in Colorado Springs.  In this conversation, Lauren shares about the founding and purpose of 10KFAM, the structure and format of worship school, the target demographic and church size, the impact of worship school on students, Lauren's personal experience as a student, and the application process and timeline. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/mportance-of-worship-schools

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Adam Erlichman, the founder of Build Groups. He discusses the importance of training small group leaders in the local church. He shares the origin of Build Groups and how it started as a conference for group leaders. This led to the creation of Group Leader Training, a resource that combines best practices, theology, and community building. Adam emphasizes the need for intentional investment in group leaders and the impact it can have on the church. He also shares success stories of churches that have adopted Group Leader Training and seen significant growth in their volunteer base. The main barrier to implementing small groups is trust, but Erlichman encourages churches to take the risk and experience the rewards. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transformation-through-group-leader-training  

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Mary DeMuth. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction, and nonfiction, including her latest book, 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith. In this conversation, Mary DeMuth discusses her 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge, explaining why she decided to create it, plus the benefits of reading the entire Bible in a shorter timeframe. She provides tips for finding time to read and suggests using audio versions of the Bible. Mary also discusses the impact of reading the Bible in its entirety and shares her passion for teaching and speaking. She emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and the power of redemption.  

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Horst Schulze, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder and former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. Schulze is a legendary leader and global titan of business. In this episode, Horst's journey to success is truly remarkable. He shares his personal story and the methods he used to achieve his goals. His experiences are a testament to the fact that with hard work, determination, and a drive for excellence, anyone can achieve their dreams.  We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/why-excellence-always-wins  

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Gregg Matte, is the senior pastor of Houston's First Baptist Church and the founder of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University, one of the largest college Bible studies in the nation. He is the author of numerous books, including Unstoppable Gospel and Difference Makers. In this episode, Gregg talks about his latest book, Salvation Has Come, a set of twenty-five devotionals to center readers in the beauty of the Gospel of Luke, with a reflection for each day in December leading up to Christmas.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about staying present and mindful during the Christmas season. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/salvation-has-come-gregg-matte

In today’s podcast, we talk to Ike Miller, Senior Pastor of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, a church he planted in 2018 along with his wife, Sharon Hodde Miller. He frequently writes on the intersection of theology, mental health, and family of origin issues in outlets such as Christianity Today and Mission Alliance. In this episode, Ike shares insights from his latest book, Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You For Healthy Relationships. After confronting the impact of his own childhood, including a family history of substance use disorders, Ike has developed a passion for helping others who grew up in difficult circumstances to better understand how those environments continue to impact them and their relationships now. Learn how you can leverage your baggage for good with his practical advice and exercises that can lead to healthier relationships. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-your-baggage-for-the-good-of-your-relationship  

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Jonathan Malm. Jonathan is the Founder of SundaySocial and ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com and he frequently consults with organizations on topics such as guest services and creative expression. He is also the coauthor of The Come Back Effect, The Come Back Culture, The Volunteer Effect, and The Volunteer Survival Guide. In this episode, Jonathan provides insight on ways to prevent burnout, particularly among pastors who have been greatly affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. He is passionate about helping pastors overcome burnout and offering resources to help prevent it from happening in the future. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/dont-burn-out-burn-bright

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Stevens. Tim is the CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart, where he partners with churches to help solve their problems. Tim has been coaching, consulting, and writing for more than 20 years, and now is pouring all of his efforts into LeadingSmart to serve churches full-time. Tim is also the Vanderbloemen team’s premium partner for succession planning. In this episode, Tim shares about his career journey throughout the years and his experience being on staff in different work environments. Tim is passionate about developing healthy team cultures and guiding people through life transitions. He discusses the importance of knowing when it’s time to make your next career move and how to leave your position on good terms. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/when-to-make-your-next-career-move  

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Kevin East. Kevin is the founder and leader of Mentoring Alliance, a Christ-centered mentoring program designed to help kids thrive. In this episode, Kevin highlights the importance of leaders providing a clear vision for their team. He offers insights into how effective leaders communicate the "why" of their organization and how he implements this in his daily work. Kevin emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined vision for an organization, as without it, the organization may struggle to succeed and lose its direction. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-cast-vision-direction-on-your-team

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Matt Neff. Matt is  the CEO of Sight and Sound Theatre. Sight & Sound is a ministry on a mission to create spectacular entertainment experiences for the whole family by bringing the bible to life through large-scale productions. They currently have theatres located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Branson, Missouri. During this conversation, Matt Neff talks about his experiences as a second-generation successor at the Sight and Sound Theatre. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in touching people's hearts and how it can benefit the Kingdom.  We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/harnessing-the-power-of-storytelling-for-the-kingdom

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jon Chasteen. Jon is the Founder of The ReLeader, Lead Pastor at Victory Church, and Former University & Seminary President at The King’s University.  During the conversation, Jon Chasteen shares the purpose and heart behind ReLeader. He emphasizes that as leaders, it's important to recognize that they are ReLeaders, which means they are accountable for enhancing what already exists, particularly the things that ReLeaders did not damage. Nevertheless, he highlights how it's vital for ReLeaders to strive for progress in their endeavors and to leave a positive, lasting influence. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-mend-what-others-couldn't

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Nick Nilson. Nick Nilson is an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church. His role is giving leadership to the health, culture, and development of Lakewood’s staff and ministry teams. Nick also spends his time consulting, speaking around the world, coaching and investing in teams within the church, marketplace, and beyond. In this conversation, Nick shares how listeners can harness the power of perspective in every aspect of their lives and how to stop delaying and start enjoying life right now. He highlights the importance of trading disappointment and discontentment for peace, joy and fulfillment. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/you-can-live-the-dream

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Greg Atkinson. Greg is the Founder and CEO of Worship Impressions, the First Impressions Conference, as well as the Co-Founder of the Social Media Church Conference. Greg is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant. Greg joins the podcast to emphasize the secret power of kindness. He shares that it’s time for this overlooked and underappreciated fruit of the Spirit to get its due. His message serves as a reminder of our responsibility in building a world full of kindness.  We hope you enjoy this conversation!   Read more: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/unlocking-your-capacity-to-change-the-world  

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Matt Lombardi, the CEO and Founder of Share Talent, an online platform that creates people-centric technologies and services to help missional organizations increase their impact.  Matt discusses how ministries can leverage technology for efficiency and growth on their teams. As a significant portion of the workforce is shifting to gig work, organizations have a unique opportunity to utilize freelancer marketplaces to fulfill their creative and technical needs. Matt shares how churches and nonprofits can use rising technology to expand their reach and have more impactful connections within the communities they serve. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-new-technology-for-ministry-growth

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Hannah & Aaron Barnett. Aaron is a Research Specialist at Exponential and the Director of Strategy & Partnerships at Generation Distinct. Hannah is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, as well as a speaker and author. Together, they work to serve and inspire the next generation, promoting justice, and encouraging others to make a difference. In this conversation, Aaron and Hannah share about their mission to help young leaders discover their purpose and emphasize the significance of experienced leaders investing in Gen Z. They discuss practical strategies for reaching this upcoming generation and share stories of how young leaders from around the world are linking arms to build a better world. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/equipping-the-next-generation

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Steve French. Steve is the Founder of Lx Partners and the Global Ambassador for Lifework Leadership after serving as its President for 20 years. Lifework is known by marketplace executives and church leaders for its leadership development excellence and renowned communicators network.   In this conversation, Steve French discusses how Christian business leaders can incorporate their faith into their everyday work and find like-minded individuals who share their vision. He advocates for leaders of all industries to come together, share ideas, and learn from each other.   We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intergrating-christian-faith-in-the-business-world

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Mark Dance. Mark Dance is the Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources (SBC). He was a lead pastor and planter for 27 years before becoming the Associate Vice President at Lifeway, the Director of Pastoral Development for Oklahoma Baptists, and the Co-Founder/Leader of the Care4Pastors Network. In this conversation, Mark talks about how pastors and ministry leaders are facing increasingly difficult expectations, leading to burnout. Whether you are ten years into your ministry or have not even taken the first steps, Mark shares important steps to take in order to serve well, lead well, and end well. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   Read more: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leading-a-resilient-life-and-ministry

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Joby Martin. Pastor Joby is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is also a national and international preacher and teacher.   In this conversation, Joby talks about his latest book Anything Is Possible and what happens when the unexplainable intersects the undeniable. He encourages listeners that God still does miracles today, that believers have access to the incredible power that raised Jesus from the dead, and, ultimately, reminds us not to seek miracles themselves, but the one who performs them.   We hope you enjoy this conversation!

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Tami Peterson. Tami Peterson is the Founder & CEO of Life Architects, a career consulting group that partners with students, parents, schools, and faith organizations to design pathways to meaningful work and lifelong vocational fulfillment. In this conversation, Tami Peterson discusses the importance of discipleship for Generation Z. She shares practical tips on how to empower and help the younger generation through the challenges they face on a daily basis.  We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/empowering-gen-z-through-discipleship  

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Anthony Delaney, Leader of the Launch conference, Host of The Future Podcast, Senior Leader of Ivy Church in Manchester, and Author of “The Man You Were Made To Be” and “The Best Marriage: Why Settle For Less?”. In this conversation, Anthony Delaney unpacks the future thinking of practical and prophetic voices in church, leadership, and culture to help us perceive and respond to the new reformation revolution we are living through. William and Anthony challenge listeners to stretch their thinking for the future of the Kingdom and offer strategies for leading a Christian movement in a post-Christian society.  We hope you enjoy the podcast! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/strategies-for-the-reformation-revolution-podcast

In today’s podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan, talks with Alan Frow. Alan is a leader on the pastoral team of Southlands Brea Church in California and he serves on the Global Leadership Team of the Advance movement of churches. He has also authored multiple books such as his latest work “Psalms for a Saturated Soul: An Ancient Guide to Emotional Health”.  In this conversation, Rick and Alan discuss negating the tension between self-care and self-denial. Alan also emphasizes the importance of wholeness and health, and how it’s foundational to ministry. We hope you enjoy the conversation. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-tension-between-self-care-self-denial

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Dr. John Jackson, President of Jessup University. Prior to joining Jessup University, John served as the Co-Founder of Thriving Churches International and as a Senior Leader of Bayside Church.    In this conversation, Dr. Jackson shares his heart behind his latest book Grace Ambassador. He expresses how Christ followers can share the love of Christ and embrace the opportunity to bring heaven to earth daily to those around them. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   Read more: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/equipping-believers-to-bring-heaven-to-earth

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jenni Catron, Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. Jenni and her team of leadership coaches work to build confident leaders, extraordinary teams, and thriving cultures for businesses and ministries.   In this conversation, William and Jenni discuss how the need for great leaders is more critical than ever. Expectations on mid-level leaders has increased over the past 3 years and 43% of managers say they are burned out. They share the practical skills leaders need to retain their top talent and attract new employees to join their mission. Discover how you can lead well from the middle by building a healthy culture and increasing retention. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-lead-well-from-the-middle  

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Jeremy Writebol. Jeremy is the Lead Campus Pastor of Woodside Bible Church, Executive Director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship and Author of his new book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough.   In this conversation, Jeremy talks about pastoral encouragement in his new book. He explains how pastors struggle with not feeling enough, and dealing with comparison but that you can rest knowing Jesus is enough. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/pastor-jesus-is-enough

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Ross. Tim Ross is an preacher, author, the host of The Basement Podcast. In this conversation, William and Tim talks about Tim’s Sucession Journey from being the Lead Pastor at Embassy City and now off to his next calling. During his journey Tim talks about the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit and divine echos before making a huge transition decision. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/listening-to-divine-echoes-podcast

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Benjamin Windle. Benjamin is an Author, Pastor, and Millennial/Gen Z Specialist. He has been a local church Pastor for over 20 years, including as a Founding and Senior Pastor.   In this conversation, Benjamin talks about his new book “Good Catastrophe” and shares that flourishing does not come from a life devoid of loneliness, trauma, and anxiety. It’s one lived with hope engineered for adversity. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/good-catastrophe-the-tide-turning-power-of-hope  

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. Prior to serving at Trueface, Robby served for seven years as the Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Men’s Groups for North Point Community Church which was founded by Andy Stanley in Atlanta, Georgia. In this conversation, Robby talks about his new book “The Cure For Groups” and shares the five Core Components that are consistently applied by great small group leaders that lead transformational groups. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transforming-your-groups-ministry

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Len Wilson, Founder of Invite Resources. Len’s mission and passion is to help ministries navigate obstacles and turn them into opportunities.   In this conversation, Len talks about the heart behind a new book he co-wrote, TELOS, The Hope in Heaven Today. He shares how culture has changed in the last half decade and the theology behind it. He shares ways to practically rely on the hope we have in Christ. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/telos-the-hope-in-heaven-today-podcast

In today’s podcast, Rick Callahan our Executive Search Consultant talks to Steve Cuss. Steve has been a Hospital Chaplain, Pastor, and now he leads Capable Life.  In this conversation, Steve talks about his book, Managing Leadership Anxiety and the importance of being self-aware amidst battling anxiety. Steve shares helpful tools that you can use when feeling anxious and how to not let it affect your leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/managing-leadership-anxiety

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks to best selling author, Jordan Raynor. Jordan talks about his latest book, The Word Before Work which features 260 devotional readings - one for every workday of the year. He emphasizes that work is a ministry and how God intended work to be for the kingdom. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-word-before-work

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Sean Morgan, Founder of The Ascent Leader and host of Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast. His passion is to help ministries navigate obstacles and turn them into opportunities. In this conversation, Sean talks about leadership development and the benefits of trusted leadership relationships. Sean and William also share insights about what happens after a succession, and how to help navigate your church through a healthy transition. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/the-aftermath-of-succession-podcast

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Will Klotz, our Client Relations Associate. Will shares about his position at Vanderbloemen and the benefits of using a search firm. We hope you enjoy the conversation. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/searching-in-the-right-places

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks to co-authors, Michael Tooker, Pastor of Central Ministries at Scottsdale Bible Church, and Tim Kimmel, Founder and Executive Director of Grace Based Families. Tim and Michael talk about their new book, Grace at Work. They talk about the importance of treating others the way that God treats you. Tim and Michael share tangible, grace-based principles that can be used in your workplace. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/a-grace-filled-work-place

In today’s podcast, William Vanderblomen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye spent 15 years building and leading worship at Elevation Church and now works as a speaker, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.  In this conversation, Wade Joye shares the heart behind his new course, Performers to Pastors. He shares the importance of how to be in the presence of God without having to be on the platform. And how worship leaders should embrace their calling of being a Worship Pastor. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitioning-performer-to-pastor

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church.This is part two of our two-week series with Ben so make sure to go back and listen to part one if you missed it. In this conversation, Ben shares the importance of maintaining healthy and smooth transitions of a departing staff member. He shares tips on operating when a staff member departs and how to communicate that to the rest of your staff. www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitioning-staff-podcast   Copy link  

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church. This is part one of our two-week series with Ben so make sure to tune back in next Thursday. In this conversation, Ben shares the importance of staff retention through his experience of transition and some fundamental principles he has learned through the process. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitioning-jobs-podcast

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Kristin Fry, our Executive Search Consultant. They discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy Work and Life Balance. Kristin shares a few of her personal tips for prioritizing a strong mental capacity space while also maximizing her work efficiency. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/modeling-work-life-balance-podcast

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen and Christa Neidig talk about how retention has changed over the years. They discuss the importance of retention in the workplace. William shares what he has learned at Vanderbloemen about retaining staff and what makes a great workplace. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rentention-tactics-2023-podcast

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Dr. Philip Ryken. Dr. Ryken is a minister, author, and now the President of Wheaton College. Dr. Ryken grew up in Wheaton, IL, and has worked with Wheaton College for 13 years. They discuss what to look for when hiring and how to have an effective hiring process in Christian Education after the rebuilding of the pandemic. Dr. Ryken shares some tangible tips for bringing adding new members to the team and the benefits of a diverse staff.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-hire-like-a-president-podcast

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Brett Connolly, our Director of Executive Recruiting. They discuss the importance of finding the right place to work. Brett shares some tangible tips on how to make sure that you’re in the right place for the season the Lord has placed you in. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/finding-the-right-place-podcast

In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Gail Mayes, our Director of People and Culture. They discuss how to rebuild a healthy culture after going through crisis. Gail shares some tangible tips that our own Vanderbloemen team does on a regular basis to maintain our people and culture. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rebuilding-after-crisis-podcast

In today’s podcast, Jason Thacker talks about his new book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age. He challenges listeners on how technology is shaping their relationship with Christ. He provides biblical wisdom to navigate the difficult aspects of our digital culture and lead others through it. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/following-jesus-digital-age-podcast

In today’s podcast, Will Klotz talks with Jim Cymbala, Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than 50 years. Pastor Cymbala has a strong burden for the local church and has been blessed with the opportunity to encourage thousands of pastors around the globe. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/encouraging-weary-pastors-podcast

In this conversation, Wade Bearden & Justin Trapp share why pastors should consider preaching less and resting more by discussing the benefits of sabbaticals. They share ways to equip others to teach, and how to balance the burden and blessing of preaching. We hope you enjoy the conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intentional-pastoral-rest-podcast

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Shirley Hoogstra, CCCU President. She is a visionary leader who is passionate about Christian higher education and the role it plays in the common good. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/successful-semester-podcast-cccu-president

In today’s podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan talks with Glenn Packiam, Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is also an author of several books including, The Resilient Pastor. In this conversation, Glenn gives pastors much needed energy for a new season of ministry and insight into a pastors desire to be a faithful shepherd in the midst of a turbulent world. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/lead-clarity-resilient-pastor-podcast

In this conversation, Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, talks about his new book, Fruitful Theology. He shares how the life of the mind leads to the life of the soul, and how theology can help produce the fruit of the spirit in believers. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fruitful-theology-podcast-ronni-kurtz

Peter Greer and Chris Horst from HOPE International share about their newest book, The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope For Leaders After Idealism Fades. If you are a leader who has felt disillusioned or cynical, this resource will help you journey from idealism to enduring hope.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hope-through-burnout-podcast

Pastoral transitions are inevitable for every church. They can often result in major setbacks which is why it is vital to plan for succession. In this conversation, Lee shares about his new book, Seamless Pastoral Transition and explains 6 leadership transition pitfalls to avoid.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/seamless-pastoral-transition-lee-kricher

In today’s podcast, our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Beth and Jeff McCord about their new book, More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/more-than-number-podcast

In this conversation, Sam Yoon talks with William about his book, Your First Year As a Campus Pastor. He shares practical leadership guidance to help campus pastors create an intentional plan and strategy for their campus and church. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/campus-pastor-first-year-podcast

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Bryant Wright, Author, and former pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. After decades of serving at his church, we got the privilege to help Bryant carry out a succession plan. This conversation and his latest book capture that journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preparing-for-next-leader-succession-podcast  

In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with our VP of Strategy, Jennifer Paulson. They discuss what mental health looks like in the work place, specifically in leadership positions. Jennifer shares tangible tips for those battling mental health and leading others who may be walking through this journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/eliminating-stigma-podcast

In today’s podcast our Executive Search Consultant, Brian Jensen talks with Dr. Mike Hayes, Head of School at Worthington Christian Academy. Dr. Hayes previously served as the Vice President of Student Development at Lee University where he also spent time as a Counselor, Coordinator of Academic Assessment, and Director of Student Development. Dr. Hayes shares about his transition from HigherEd to K12. He expresses the need to embrace a new transition and trends he sees in Christian Education. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitons-christian-education-podcast

In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Kim Jennings, Advancement Strategist at Generis. Kim is a skilled fundraising leader with more than 20 years of experience serving in the nonprofit community. She has spent more than a decade in faith-based K-12 schools. In this conversation, Kim shares some of the challenges that Heads of Schools are facing when it comes to fundraising efforts and tips for overcoming these hurdles. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fundraising-christian-schools-podcast

In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Greg Atkinson, bestselling author and international speaker. He has been in ministry and organizational leadership for 28 years and has been writing, speaking, and training leaders since 2000. In this conversation, Greg shares some background in to his worship experience and ideas on what to consider when it comes to hiring a new Worship Pastor. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hiring-worship-pastor-podcast

VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Jason Young, speaker, executive coach, consultant, and author. Jason helps leaders and organizations develop personal leadership, build healthy teams, and create remarkable experiences. Jason shares ideas from his newest book, The Come Back Culture. He shares hospitality secrets to creating an experience that keeps guests engaged and coming back for more.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/come-back-culture-podcast

In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church. Ben shares the importance of feedback and sermon reviews for Senior Pastors. He shares tangible ways to do this well and incorporate feedback in a healthy setting.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/improve-your-sermon-podcast

Today we talk with Dr. David Tilley about current challenges Christian Education is facing. Dr. Tilley has spent 52 years serving in education from K-12 to Higher Ed. In this conversation, he shares some specific cultural, fundraising, and mission challenges in Christian education.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/challenges-christian-education-podcast

Len's ministry has helped thousands of churches find more innovative ways of doing ministry since 1996. In this conversation, Len Wilson shares how Christian publishing can better share the gospel and make a kingdom impact. We hope you enjoy this conversation. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/something-new-christian-publishing-podcast

In this podcast our CEO and Founder, William Vanderbloemen talks with Jeff Doyle about Higher Education and Executive Search. Jeff has spent over 25 years in Higher Education, most recently as the Dean of Student Learning & Engagement at Baylor University. In this conversation, they discuss how higher education can benefit from the use of an executive search firm. We hope you enjoy this conversation. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/what-higher-education-needs

In this conversation, John Staub and Michael Buckingham discuss all things change- the effects of change, leading through change, dealing with burnout, and overall tips for managing change. John offers tangible ways for coping with change and how you can lead your team well by focusing on your “why.” We hope you enjoy this conversation. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-how-to-manage-change

In this conversation, Pastor Joby Martin shares about his newest book If the Tomb Is Empty where he walks through the cross of Jesus Christ and the empty tomb - and what that means for us because if the tomb is empty, anything is possible. Read more about it here: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-empty-tomb-joby-martin

Michael Buckingham our VP of Marketing speaks with Jason Moore, founder of Midnight Oil Productions and Author of Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences For In-Person and Online Engagement. In this conversation, Jason shares tangible tips from his book on how to engage both in-person and online church attendees in a way that allows for a better hybrid experience. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-how-to-online-church

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Carrie Williams, President, and CEO of Leadership Network. She has recently stepped into this role after years of experience serving her local church. She has founded the national ministry The Truth Republic and was a key leader at The Church of Eleven 22. In this conversation, Carrie shares her story and the ways that the Lord opened doors leading her to Leadership Network even through difficult seasons. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leadership-network-president-carrie-williams

In today’s podcast, William speaks with one of our strategic partners, Jenni Catron, founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group. Jenni is an author, speaker, and leadership expert passionate about inspiring and equipping ministry leaders. Her goal is to cultivate extraordinary leaders to lead with clarity and confidence. The great resignation still affects organizations of all sizes. In this conversation, Jenni shares key tips for retaining your staff. We are thankful for her wisdom and guidance on leadership, culture, and strategy through this discussion. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/staff-retention-podcast-jenni-catron

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Shawn Lovejoy, founder and CEO of Courage to Lead. Shawn has been coaching executive leaders for two decades in leadership and organizational health. Shawn shares how to navigate the difficult conversation of firing a staff member at a faith-based organization. This topic can be tough and uncomfortable so we are thankful for his guidance on how to lovingly fire your staff. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-to-fire-staff-shawn-lovejoy

In today’s podcast, William speaks with Wade Joye, who has served over 10 years as a worship pastor at Elevation Church and is now stepping into a new season. In this conversation, he shares about his recent transition off that team in order to pursue a new form of ministry that the Lord has put on his heart.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/podcast-wade-joye-elevation-new-season

In today’s podcast, William speaks with one of our strategic partners, Kadi Cole, founder of Kadi Cole & Company. In this conversation, Kadi shares about her newest book, Find Your Leadership Voice, which gives females practical guidance on how to step into leadership roles with confidence. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/finding-leadership-voice-kadi-cole

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks with Casey Caston and Matt Davis of Marriage365. Founded in 2015 by Meygan and Casey Caston, Marriage365 provides tools, techniques, and resources for couples to discover hope, healing, and happiness in their marriage. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hgbt-marriage-365

In this conversation, Tim shares some of the pain points and challenges that he is currently seeing in Christian higher education, along with innovative solutions. We hope this conversation is helpful for you as you navigate changes in your ministry. If we can help you further your mission, please contact us to get started. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/pain-points-higher-ed-fuller

In this week’s episode, we sit down with our Founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen, and Michael Buckingham, VP of Marketing and Business Development to discuss how you can help build up a healthy, new team and culture after a year of massive transition and turnover.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/building-team-culture-podcast

Today we’ll be continuing on in our current series, “New Year, New Rhythms,” where we’re walking through what you can expect to change in the new year, and how you can prepare for those changes. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from two of Vanderbloemen’s Executive Search Consultants - Tim Gocha and Eric Albert. They will discuss the search process and how a committee can perform a successful search. This is a critical conversation for church and ministry leaders needing to fill a leadership role soon.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/walking-through-new-process-podcast

Today we’ll be continuing on in our current series, “New Year, New Rhythms,” where we’re walking through what you can expect to change in the new year, and how you can prepare for those changes. In this week’s episode, Sarah Robins, VP of Client Relations, and our CEO William Vanderbloemen share how you can complete your team after a year of transitions. We hope you find this conversation encouraging! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/looking-for-new-leader-podcast

In this week’s episode, we’re having a conversation with Executive Search Recruiters from the Vanderbloemen team - Brett Connolly, Joshua Houston, and Sam Ayoade. They will be offering expertise for candidates looking for a new job. If you’re considering an employment change in 2022, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/looking-for-new-job-podcast

Today we are starting a new series that we are calling, “New Year, New Rhythms.” In this series we’ll be walking through some of the challenges your ministry may be facing going into the new year, and how we can help you walk through those. Over the next few weeks, you will get to hear from some of our team members on looking for a new job, finding a new leader, walking through that new process, and lastly, building a new team! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/new-year-new-rhythms-podcast

In this conversation, Tim Stevens shares how important trust is when rebuilding a team, especially post-pandemic. He shares successful strategies he has seen and emphasizes the importance of setting up a culture team, importing talent, and establishing leadership trust that can ultimately shape the culture of your team. Lastly, he shares some resources available to Executive Pastors through the leading smart coaching network. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rebuilding-culture-trust-tim-stevens

This week, our CEO & Founder, William Vanderbloemen talks with Pastor and Bestselling Author, Mark Batterson, about his new book, Do It For A Day: How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days. In this conversation, Mark shares about his latest book and challenges listeners to adopt powerful habits that can jump-start their journey toward reaching big dreams. They talk about how in Genesis, the Lord created patterns in the beginning and how our lives are built around patterns of behavior: both constructive and counterproductive habits. Mark makes it clear that your habits are not just about you, they are about loving God and others, and ultimately to help glorify the Father. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/do-it-for-a-day-mark-batterson

In this conversation, Jordan Raynor shares his heart behind writing his latest book, Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive. He offers a scriptural-based antidote to swamped to-do lists and hurried schedules through 7 points drawn from the example of how Jesus lived. With these principles, readers can see how Jesus managed his time on earth and responded to human constraints.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/redeeming-time-jordan-raynor

Today we bring you another episode of our How God Built This series, where we talk with Christian leaders to find out the ways God moved in their life to build their ministry. In this episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks with Matthew Potter, Co-founder of the app, Pray.com. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hgbt-matthew-potter-pray  

In today’s podcast conversation, Pastor Steve Poe discusses the importance of recognizing the power that habits have in our lives. He shares how to form good habits that act as spiritual disciplines making us more like Christ, and why we must break bad habits that are destructive, causing us to stumble. Steve’s argument is rooted in biblical truth and he provides examples of how Jesus used habits to worship and honor God, as Christians are called to live. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/christ-like-habits-podcast

Pastor Chris Hodges discusses the scripture and scientific research that supports his new book about being a Christ-follower and struggling with mental health and depression. He explains liberating solutions for getting out of the cave by drawing on the Life of the prophet Elijah. Chris focuses this valuable conversation around Bible-based wisdom, practical application, and being vulnerable in sharing his personal struggles.

Tyler Reagin is the founder and CEO of The Life Giving Company, founder of the 10TenProject, and author of The Life Giving Leader and Leading Things You Didn’t Start. Tyler began ministry in service programming and production before moving into creative directing, leadership coaching, and consulting roles.  Within a period of 12 months, Tyler lost 3 friends, who were each pastors, to suicide. This stirred up a strong feeling in him that the church desperately needed interventions for male pastors, who become more isolated as they become more successful. What he and his partners developed was a 12-month process with community, monthly coaching, and mental and emotional health counseling for small groups of pastors- all with the goal of finding rest and a community of people that don’t need anything from them and can simply encourage them. The overall goal of this project is to be preventative in nature when it comes to mental health crises for ministry leaders. Tyler also shares his thoughts on inheriting influence- the idea of taking over a role within an existing team or organization rather than starting something for yourself. He shares his tips for inheriting leadership, which he notes with the acronym E.P.I.C.: Evaluation, Patience, Implementation, and Care.  This is a critical conversation for pastors who are feeling burned, depressed, or wondering if it’s time to hang up the hat. Tyler has closely observed pastoral struggles and has created a new vehicle to use preventive care to keep from burnout. 

On today’s podcast conversation, William and Dave discuss the transition pastors endure as they step away from their ministry role, whether it be to retire or simply obey God’s calling to switch careers. They talk about the process of serving faithfully, letting go in due time, and allowing God to reassign you in a fruitful way. Dave shares the struggles he experienced after leaving his pastoral position, and how trusting the Lord brought peace during a freefall period. Dave’s vulnerability about the difficulty of leaving a church community is insightful for ministry leaders who will one day follow in his footsteps.

On today’s podcast conversation, Pastor Sam discusses his life goal of reconciling Billy Graham’s message with Dr. King’s March by advancing the lamb’s agenda. He shares about how to never sacrifice truth for social or political expediency, rebuking victimhood, and the slippery slope of cancel culture happening in America today. This discussion provides lots of encouragement for aligning our head, heart, and hand to be fully dependent on God instead of society.

As we begin to come out of the covid-19 pandemic, we are seeing a more critical need to pay attention to mental health and wellness. In order to learn more about this, our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen had a conversation with Heather Palacios of WondHerful.  Heather is a suicide attempt survivor, and her goal is to be a good steward of her weakness and keep others from taking their lives. Heather shares the details of her own journey, and discusses the yellow and red flags to look for in yourself and others, as well as the three tangible essentials for maintaining your mental wellness. She also shares her husband’s advice for loving someone who is suicidal or struggles with mental health.

 This week, William talks with Michael Lindsay, President of Gordon College, a private Christian college in Wenham, Massachusetts. Michael Lindsay began his presidency in 2011 and his time in leadership has coincided with record years of opportunity and growth for the Gordon community. He is a highly regarded scholar for his work studying evangelical leaders in higher education. He is also an author of multiple books, including his most recent work, Hinge Moments: Making The Most of Life’s Transitions. On today’s podcast conversation, Dr. Lindsay discusses his experience and extensive research on how to anticipate and prepare for significant life changes. He also shares practical tips for using failure as an instructive lens to overcome and respond to challenges in life and leadership.  Michael’s discernment and spiritual insights are impactful for leaders in Christian higher education and making successful life transitions. Here’s William’s conversation with Michael Lindsay.

Bob Pritchett started creating Logos Bible Software at the age of 19, as a continuation of a project he did in his Bible class at school to help with homework. Recently, they’ve begun moving into development of software to provide any software a church could need to run, as well as providing countless resources to churches that have shifted to largely virtual platforms following the onset of COVID-19.  On today’s podcast conversation, our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen spoke with Bob about the resources that Faithlife produces that have been particularly helpful during the pandemic. Previously, many churches didn’t use church websites, online giving, or live streams, and in the past year have needed resources to adapt. As COVID-19 accelerated changes, Faithlife was able to step in and help with live stream and virtual solutions for many churches. Bob also shared his tips for how pastors can use technology to nurture and engage their church communities. 

Our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen spoke with Andre Dantzler about the church management tools that Echo Global offers that are fast, reduce clutter, and are very efficient in managing conversations. Andre also mentions the advantages of Echo Global being able to offer leaders one place for all digital conversations as they steward their communities well and continue being the hands and feet of Jesus by staying connected during challenging times.

This week, our Director of Operations and Special Initiatives, Chantel McHenry, spoke with Teresa Hairston, founder of Gospel Today magazine and current publisher and author.  In today’s conversation, Teresa explains how she entered into the publishing industry as a Black woman and the journey she followed to find her voice. She discusses the difficulties of emerging in a largely secular industry as well as within the Black church, and the times when she had to fight to keep fulfilling her calling in the face of opposition. She also shares the importance of understanding seasons as a leader and passing on your leadership as you move forward into new things, as well as how she came about writing her book Unstoppable. 

This week, our founder and CEO William Vanderbloemen has a conversation with Reverend Shaun Marshall on the critical components of successful transition in ministry.  Shaun attended Indiana Wesleyan University, and after feeling called to ministry, served as a church planting coach and then pastor within the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination. He then served as the Director of Congregational Vitality for the ECC. Shawn founded the Manifest Network and works as a consultant for Navigate Consulting.  At Vanderbloemen, we’re passionate about planning well for succession in order to ease the often difficult process of pastoral transition. On today’s podcast conversation, Reverend Marshall discusses the difficulties that accompany change, seeking wisdom from God, the necessity of discipleship, and how to move forward in service rather than staying stagnant. His advice and understanding of succession is incredibly valuable for those in ministry, and we hope you can find truth encouragement in his interview! 

In today’s episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen, talks with Rich Villodas, Lead Pastor of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York. Rich talks about his new book, The Deeply Formed Life: Five Transformative Values to Root Us in the Way of Jesus,” and why it is important that the church work toward racial reconciliation and equality. Their conversation reminds us that God is holding together all things and we can rest in Him, a relevant encouragement for all leaders. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/why-leaders-need-sabbath

In today's episode, William Vanderbloemen, our Founder and CEO, talks with Danny Wood, senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Pastor Wood discusses his steps of preparation for creating a succession plan that will allow him to finish his ministry career strong, while also ensuring a smooth transition for the church body and the next pastor. He shares a few lessons that all ministry workers need to know before changing jobs or going through retirement.

Dr. Noble is an assistant professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, editor-in-chief of Christ and Pop Culture, and author of Disruptive Witness: Speaking The Truth In A Distracted Age. Brian Jensen, one of our Executive Search Consultants who specializes in Higher Education, spoke with Doctor Alan Noble about trends in church culture and higher education. In today’s conversation, Dr. Noble discusses the impacts of the shifts we’re seeing in the church’s approach to pop culture, the ways in which technology is restructuring education as we know it, and connections between the church and Christian higher education institutions. They dive deep into some of the implications we can anticipate in the future as technology reach exponentially increases, and they encourage us to have a more reflective posture moving forward as Christ-followers. 

In this episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks with pastor and author, Jon Ritner, about his incredible experience working in Europe’s post-Christian culture and how he believes American churches should begin preparing for this unavoidable shift in ministry. Jon shares about God placing a specific call on his life and what he discovered about adapting churches from being centered around Sunday morning sermons to a more communal experience with a disciple-making structure. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preparing-for-post-christian-culture

In today’s episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen, talks with Mark Miller, Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-Fil-A. Mark shares his story of working at Chick-Fil-A and gives advice to other organizations as they look to lead well. Mark and his team have done extensive research to discover what makes an organization high-performing and develop a strong culture. He shares the findings from that research and gives advice for reaching your organizational goals and excelling at becoming a high-performing leader. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/excelling-high-performance-leader-podcast

Dr. Gary Smith shares lessons he learned while developing a succession plan, guiding the church and new pastor through an effective transition, and overcoming the emotional journey that accompanies a monumental life change https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/seamless-pastoral-transitions-podcast

William Vanderbloemen talks with founder and lead strategist of The Unstuck Group, Tony Morgan. Tony discusses how hybrid churches have successfully created welcoming in-person and online environments for their members during the pandemic. He also covers the challenges that can arise with multisite churches and church mergers. Both hybrid and multisite church models will continue to grow in the coming years, so we hope Tony’s knowledge is enlightening and beneficial for proactive church leaders looking to develop effective practices for a healthy, growing church.

In today’s conversation, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderblomen talks with Geoff Surratt who has previously held positions at Seacoast church,  Saddleback Church, and Exponential, and Greg Ligon, who has been with Leadership Network since 1997, about their experience as pioneers in the multisite church movement. With an understanding of how church models are changing post-pandemic, Geoff and Greg offer advice for church growth and adaptation for ministry leaders, you find this conversation informative and insightful.

In this episode, Gordon MacDonald, pastor, and best-selling author sat with our Founder &  CEO, William Vanderbloemen to share these 15 life lessons and conduct a Q&A with Tyler Sollie, Senior Pastor at Life Center in Tacoma, Washington on succeeding as a younger pastor. We hope you enjoy this conversation and learn as much as we did from Gordon’s incredible insight. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/advice-to-younger-pastor-podcast

In today’s episode, one of our Executive Search Consultants, Brian Jensen who spent 15 years in Christian Education, is catching up with Jay Ferguson, Head of School at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas. Brian and Jay discuss the many ways that Christian education is changing and the tremendous opportunity educators have during this moment in history to equip this generation to advance the Kingdom of God by becoming united through difficulties. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/equipping-leaders-christian-education

In today’s conversation, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderblomen talks with Nicole Crank, author, conference speaker, and pastor at Faith Church, about her new book, “Goal Getters: 5 Steps to Finally Getting What You Want." Nicole walks through the 5 steps she lays out in her book on how to go from being a goal setter to an actual go-getter. She shares tangible tips for you to implement into your ministry, life, and leadership plan that will help you accomplish the things that God has planned for you in an efficient way. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/becoming-go-getter-nicole-crank

Director of Special Initiatives & Operations and Executive Search Consultant, Chantel McHenry spoke with Kermit Moss, Pastor of Christ Church UMC in Paterson, New Jersey and a PhD candidate in the area of Practical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. They cover the significant impacts that the Civil Rights era had on The Black Church and how the church responded to this critical period in history. Pastor Moss shares how The Black Church shaped the spiritual formation and experience of African American communities in the 1960’s, and he draws insightful comparisons to events from The Civil Rights era to what’s happening in our country today. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/black-church-civil-rights-era

In today’s podcast conversation, our strategic partner, Kadi Cole shares the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the success of women in leadership positions, tips for overcoming the challenges that women seeking leadership positions face, and insights from her book, Developing Female Leaders. Kadi’s insight is an inspiration for both women seeking leadership roles and churches looking to add or support women in leadership. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/developing-female-leaders-post-covid

In today’s conversation, our Director of Special Initiatives & Operations and Executive Search Consultant, Chantel McHenry spoke with Pastor John Faison, Senior Pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Pastor Faison discusses the history of African American churches specifically diving into the impact that segregation and gentrification has on black communities and the role the black church has played to support these communities. Pastor Faison provides encouragement for how pastors can determine their calling and best serve their congregations. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/gentrification-impacts-black-church

In today’s conversation, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen speaks with Tim Harlow, Senior Pastor of Parkview Christian Church in Chicago, Illinois, who is in the midst of a 10-year succession plan.  Tim shares why the fatigue of this past year’s events have sped up succession for so many pastors and why a solid, thought-out succession plan is vital to the health of your ministry today and in the future. Hear his insight on knowing when it’s time for transition and the key to setting your church up for success long after you’ve moved out of leadership. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/covid-speeding-up-succession

Dr. Cheryl Kirk-Duggan, Professor of Religion at Shaw University Divinity School, and Ordained Elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church discusses the significant role of The Black Church all the way from 1900 through the death of Martin Luther King Jr. She also shares how enslavement evolved into Jim Crow laws, mass incarceration, and voter suppression, as well as how white Christians contributed to these issues and their long-term effects on Black Americans and The Black Church. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/origins-reconstruction-freedom-podcast

In today’s conversation, our Director of Special Initiatives & Operations and Executive Search Consultant, Chantel McHenry spoke with Dr. Anthea Butler, Graduate Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the origins of The Black Church from the time African slaves were brought to the United States up to Emancipation, painting a picture of the early defining moments of The Black Church. She walks us through historical moments including the 1619 project, the Second Great Awakening, and The Black Church’s early identity. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/origins-slavery-through-emancipation

In today’s podcast conversation, Steve Poe, Senior Pastor of Northview Church, shares how he and his church have normalized the discussion of succession by realizing every pastor is a temporary leader and that preparing for the future helps the long-term health of the church. Based on this firsthand experience, he offers practical insight for churches as they begin their succession process, especially during COVID-19 when it’s difficult to cast vision and prepare for the future. Steve reminds us that transition is natural and God calls pastors to their church for a season. Since no season lasts forever, it’s critical to have succession conversations often and early in order for churches to transition in a healthy manner. This conversation serves to give you guidance as you cast vision for the future of your church and plan for your succession, no matter when it’s coming. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/legacy-through-succession-steve-poe

Director of Special Initiatives & Operations and Executive Search Consultant, Chantel McHenry spoke with Dr. Eric M. Washington, Associate Professor of the History Department and Director of African Studies at Calvin University. He shares the pre-slavery origins of The Black Church, exploring the work of missionaries in Africa from 1750-1850. Dr. Washington’s insights shed light on some of the lesser-known details of the origins of Christianity in Africa, including the other early-African religions, the purpose of missionaries in Africa, and how these events tie into what we see in mission work today. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/origins-pre-slavery-missionaries

In today’s conversation, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderblomen talks with Dave Dummitt, Senior Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, about his experience beginning his time of leadership right as COVID-19, and so many other difficult and polarizing events, hit our world. Dave shares lessons learned from becoming a new leader, such as how to trust and connect with his staff and congregation, how to downsize compassionately, and balancing the need to make changes early on in leadership while building trust and focusing on forming new relationships. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leading-church-through-crisis-dummitt-podcast

In today’s episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen spoke with Toni Nieuwhof, author, lawyer, pharmacist, and church leader. She is also an influential speaker, leader, and co-founder of Connexus Church. Her extensive and unique background has given her unique and practical insight on how people grow, emotionally, personally and spiritually. This conversation is insightful, practical, and a powerful reminder of the Lord’s plan for your marriage. We hope you enjoy this conversation and check out Toni's new book, Before You Split which helps you find out what you really want from your marriage and how to move forward to a better future. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/saving-your-marriage-with-toni-nieuwhof

In today’s episode, Brian Jensen, one of our Executive Search Consultants, talks with Larry Taylor, President of the Association of Christian Schools International, or ACSI. ACSI is the Largest Christian school association in the world with over 20,000 schools and 6 million students. Larry shares how Christian educators are becoming more intentional and strategic in their Kingdom efforts. He also shares tips for Christian educators as they continue to advance the gospel through Christian education. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/christian-education-overcame-covid-obstacles

In today’s conversation, William Vanderbloemen, our founder & CEO spoke with psychologists Dr. John Walker and Dr. Charity Byers of Blessing Ranch Ministries. Blessing Ranch combines theology with psychology to provide counseling, coaching, and resources to Christian leaders, families, and churches. John and Charity share practical tips for how to deal with the emotional stress and impact of a pandemic. They share the importance of being intentional about your mental health through self-care, remembering your why, and ways to discern if it’s time to move on and prepare for a succession. This conversation provides insight, resources, and guidance on prioritizing your mental health during challenging times while also being an effective leader and servant. Tweet your takeaways from today’s show using the hashtag #vandercast and join our Facebook group to see exclusive content from each episode.

In this podcast, our founder & CEO, William Vanderbloemen, talks with Maina Mwaura, minister, public speaker, and journalist. William and Maina discuss some of the challenges the world is facing in navigating race relations and provide specific steps that we as Christians can take to pursue racial reconciliation and continue the conversation. Maina brings a unique perspective through his lens as a Christian journalist and shares how his life experiences have come together to influence his understanding of race and what he believes the Kingdom of God will look like. This conversation provides an opportunity to uncover common racial misconceptions and reminds us of how God prepares us in unexpected ways for what he calls us to do. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/new-perspective-racial-reconciliation-podcast

This episode is part 1 of our podcast series where three pastors are sharing What I've Learned While Starting a New Job in the Middle of a Pandemic. These ministry leaders share practical steps for leading through crisis, encouragement for the future, and the incredible stories behind how God led them through this season. In this conversation, Ricky Jenkins, Senior Pastor of Southwest Church in Indian Wells, California shares his vulnerable story of navigating 2020 as a spiritual leader. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/maintain-your-mission-in-madness

This episode is part 4 of our podcast series, What I've Learned While Starting a New Job in the Middle of a Pandemic. We wanted to close out this series with someone who has been in their role a short time before the pandemic hit to understand how pastors just getting into their comfort zones managed this season. So, we spoke with Eric Geiger, Senior Pastor of Mariners Church, on his unique perspective pivoting his ministry strategy when COVID-19 hit 18 months into his new role. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/finding-gods-purpose-in-a-pandemic

This episode is part 3 of our podcast series, What I've Learned While Starting a New Job in the Middle of a Pandemic. In this episode, Tim Stevens, Executive Pastor of Campuses at Willow Creek Community Church, shares the details surrounding his transition to Executive pastor during a pandemic. Tim shares how God moved in his life to prepare him for a physical, vocational, and emotional transition, as well as the challenges he faced leading a new congregation and making tough changes virtually. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/virtual-change-management

This episode is part 2 of our podcast series where three pastors are sharing What I've Learned While Starting a New Job in the Middle of a Pandemic.  Philip Miller shares tips for leading a new church through unprecedented waters. Philip shares the real challenges of undergoing a transition during this turbulent year, tips for relating to your congregation even in a virtual environment, and how to see trials as an opportunity to fully grasp and appreciate Christ’s, all-sufficient love.  https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/undergoing-transition-in-turbulent-times

In this conversation, William and Dan discuss Dan’s latest book, Confident Leader! Become One, Stay One, and what it means to lead with courage, even during times of uncertainty. Their timely conversation provides hope and guidance for any leader looking to reassure their team while finding a balance between overconfidence and underconfidence. Dan reminds us that our confidence comes from understanding how Christ sees us, not from our own efforts. If you’re a leader looking for renewed vision, we hope you’ll walk away from this conversation with renewed strength to make the next step. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/becoming-confident-leader-uncertianty

In today’s How God Built This episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, our founder & CEO, William Vanderbloemen, talks with Bryan and Shannon Miles the founders of Belay. William, Shannon, and Bryan talk about what it means to be a steward of an organization and how business owners can move from running a business to truly owning it. They cover every aspect of successful business management, from finances to vision, and most importantly, your staff. Today, as remote work becomes more prevalent, their insights are more valuable than ever for business leaders. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-god-built-this-belay-founders

William Vanderbloemen, our founder and CEO talks with Karl Vaters, Author, Speaker, and Teaching Pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. In this conversation, Karl shares the 4 main points from his newest book, “The Church Recovery Guide: How Your Congregation Can Adapt and Thrive After a Crisis.” In this book and podcast, Karl outlines practical steps that you can take to help your church thrive after COVID-19 and be prepared for the next storm that may arise. While COVID is the crisis we’re currently facing, his insights are timeless and applicable for navigating any challenge you may be facing today or in the future. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/thrive-after-crisis-karl-vaters-podcast

In this episode, Holly Tate, VP of Business Development and Marketing here at Vanderblomen talks with Carl Barnhill, founder, and CEO of Twelve:Thirty Media. Twelve:Thirty helps churches get ready for Sunday mornings, whether it’s tech, audio, or graphics, they have got you covered!  Carl shares how he has seen churches figure out the physical and digital worship experience in the midst of COVID. He reminds us of the importance of producing an experience both in-person and online that people can interact with, grow with, and have community with one another. Lastly, Carl recommends several resources that can help your church get started on its online experience. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/online-experience-carl-barnhill-podcast

In today’s episode, our Founder and CEO, William Vanderbloemen talks Lysa Terkeurst, Author, Speaker & President of Proverbs 31 Ministries.  Proverbs 31 Ministries is a non-denominational ministry that seeks to lead women into a personal relationship with Christ. It provides resources such as free devotionals, podcasts, and bible studies for women. In this conversation, Lysa shares how God has used the last 27 years of this ministry to grow and transform women's lives all over the world. She highlights the slow start that God used to develop the character of the ministry to match its calling. She shares her heart, pain, and struggle of moving towards forgiveness and writing her newest book, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, available for preorder now. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/how-god-built-this-lysa-terkeurst