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Not everyone has lost their sense of meaning in ministry. But the Great Resignation is teaching us many people would rather do something else...

Sail Into the Wind

William Arthur Ward is known for the following quote: The pessimist complains about the windThe optimist expects it to changeThe realist adjusts the sails. As I read...

When the Church Bully Happens to Be the Pastor

Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion but voluntarily, according to the will of God; not for sordid gain,...

How to Work at Home and Thrive In Close Quarters

There’s a difference between working at home because you want to and working at home because you have to. Working at home was an appealing...

Strategizing and Planning Advancement Work In Education with Kim Jennings

Recently, I was able to have a conversation with my friend Kim Jennings of Generis, one of our partners here at Vanderbloemen, and I wanted...

Love That Brings Us Together

Do you find yourself desiring more out of your relationships? More love? More peace? More fulfillment? If so, what you’re probably missing out on...

3 Lessons on Change from Nehemiah

If your church is not changing, it’s not growing. I heard someone once say, “Don’t be afraid of change. You might lose something good,...

Are You Willing to Change Your Ministry Approach? by Pastor Mark Harrell

Are you willing to change? If you do the same thing the same way, you're going to get the same result. Is that enough...

Unrealistic Expectations: 4 Things Pastors Need to Stop Talking About

As a church leader, you’ve felt the expectations mount over the last few years. You’ve found yourself weighing in on complicated issues for which you...

Ten Things Only the Strong Can Do

Facebook “Memories” reminded me of this a few days ago, and I’ve not been able to forget it. We had stopped on the interstate at...
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Mindfulness is a big deal in today’s culture. Businesses such as Apple, sports figures such as basketball player Kobe Bryant, and the popular press...

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Nearly seven out of ten (69%, Cultural Research Center) of American adults self-identify as a Christian. With an adult population (18 years and older)...