Ten Reasons for Ministers Not to Resign Abruptly
“Therefore, we do not lose heart.” (II Corinthians 4:1,16)
From time to time I receive notes like this:
“I resigned my church tonight. Just couldn’t take...
7 Questions Pastors Should Ask Before Leaving a Church
Are you considering a change? Transitioning from one church to another is one of the most difficult decisions any leader can make.
It’s tough to...
Combating a Toxic Culture: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team
"Strategy is great. Having talented people is a must. But the real team wins come when culture is working," insists Vanderbloemen CEO & Founder,...
Jesus’ 6-step Strategy for Resolving Conflict
Conflict is unavoidable in relationships. Conflict isn’t necessarily sinful or destructive, but it can be depending on what we do with it. Jesus outlines a...
Leading Wounded: Dealing with Church Hurt, Disappointment, and Despair As a Leader
I’m sure you’ve heard it said, “Ministry would be great if it weren’t for the people.”It is a pithy statement loaded with stories of...
5 Worst Salary Negotiation Mistakes Pastors Make
As a leader, mistakes are inevitable.
But when it comes to salary negotiation and churches, the consequences can be dire – not just for the...
9 Changes That Will Make a Big Difference In Your Aging Church
We see it all the time – a congregation ages along with its Senior Pastor. When the Senior Pastor leaves or retires, there’s a...
What to Do with a Fallen Leader’s Work
We’re hearing more and more about leaders having moral failings. None of this is new. Leaders have struggled, like the rest of people, with...
7 Signs It’s Time to Leave the Church You’re Leading
So, you’ve thought about leaving your church, haven’t you?
As the Barna group has chronicled, as many as 42% of pastors have given real, serious consideration...
Why You Can’t Keep Great Staff Right Now – and What to Do for...
At Vanderbloemen, our week is often filled with stories about staff turnover within churches. Whether it’s an Executive Pastor talking about losing a ministry...
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As I’ve researched the issues caused by porn, I am shocked not just at its moral consequences, but at its social costs, damage to marriages,...
Course Corrections to Church Growth – by Jason Swann
We took over a 36-year-old church rebounding from the moral failure of their Senior Pastor on the other side of COVID. We came in...
Ai and Church Answers: Full Disclosure
Note: This article is original. None of it is AI-generated. (You will understand why I led with this disclaimer later in the article.)
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