The Proactive Church
We’ve all heard the old saying, “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” This phrase simply means if something is working adequately, leave it...
6 Sustaining Lifelines for Leaders
The path of leadership is never constant; there are always highs and lows, good days and bad days. The challenge is to remain consistent through it...
3 Ways to Promote Gratitude In the Workplace
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, we here at Vanderbloemen are delighted to take the opportunity to highlight how a culture of gratitude is beneficial to your...
The Various Voices a Pastor Must Use to Communicate
You’ve likely heard the adage. How you communicate is an essential component of what you communicate. Content is critical, but so is delivery. Finding the voice in which...
Interrogation Vs. Conversation
Merriam-Webster defines Interrogation as: “a formal and systematic questioning”. They also define Conversation as: “oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas”. Now that...
3 Preaching and Communication Trends That Are Changing Sunday Mornings
If you’re a preacher or communicator, you realize that things have changed.
Yet it can be hard to put your finger on exactly what’s happening.
There...
When Church Isn’t Fun Any More
My journal records one of those pressurized times in a church I served some years back.
Consider that the church was still recovering from a...
How to Find the Balance Between Church & Business
Is the Church a business or not?
This is a puzzling question for many people and especially after the pandemic, ministry leaders are realizing the...
What Makes Counseling “biblical”?
Written by: Kent Bass
Kent Bass serves as the pastor for counseling and member care at Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. He has an...
Transplants Not Transactions
The secret to a successful organ transplant is a careful and thorough tissue match. After all, you can put a healthy heart into a...
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No Wonder Church Is Complicated!
We know that leading a church is complicated. But why? Shouldn’t it be easier?
I’ve been thinking about that, and it occurred to me that...
3 Reasons Every Church Needs a Solid Communications Department
The Senior Pastor or Worship Pastor are often clearly defined roles in church organizational structures. Their work is often the most visible – without...
5 Leadership Insights I Wish I Knew 25 Years Ago
I’ve been in vocational ministry over 40 years and my leadership roles have included my role as singles pastor, discipleship pastor, associate pastor, teaching...
