Leaders are dealers of hope. They point people to a brighter tomorrow. Leaders remind people they are going to make it and there is always a chance to succeed. The is the message of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Fans of the Star Wars franchise will LOVE this movie. Rogue One tells the story […]
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10 Ways To Make Your Church’s Visitors Feel Welcome This Christmas
Your church will probably have more visitors in your Christmas services than any other time of year. Because of this, it’s critical that you make a great first impression. Our team at Vanderbloemen Search Group has over 190 combined years of ministry experience, and we now spend all of our time meeting with churches and […]
The Best Marriage Advice I Ever Received
There is no shortage of leadership advice and suggestions in the world today. In fact, you get a lot on this website. However, for the best marriage advice I ever received, I have to go back to 1990. Our church was conducting a revival. For those of you who are unfamiliar with that term, a revival […]
The Wrong Person To Hire And Complimentary Ebook On Staffing
In his iconic book The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership John Maxwell wrote about The Law Of The Inner Circle which states those closest to the leader determine the success of the leader. Successful leaders understand you have to get the right people around you. You have to learn how to hire well. One mistake I […]
How Highly Successful Worship Leaders Handle On-Stage Crisis
This past Sunday I was watching a vocalist lead a congregation in the popular song “You Make Me Brave.” During the second verse her microphone went out. At that moment, the worship leader stepped up to her microphone, picked the song right up and continued the time of worship. It was seamless. The moment the […]
11 Signs Your Church Or Business Has A Toxic Leadership Culture
Are you thinking or feeling you are part of an unhealthy leadership culture at your church, business, non-profit or athletic organization? Are there are series of warning signs or indicators your working environment has become toxic? A unified leadership team is critical to any organization’s success. Recently Albert Breer of The Monday Morning Quarterback broke […]
17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy Winner Lamar Jackson
Despite a late push by Clemson Tigers superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson, Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson named winner of the 2016 Heisman Trophy this evening signifying him as college football’s top player. He is also the youngest Heisman winner ever. The following are 17 Leadership Quotes And Lessons From Heisman Trophy Winner Lamar Jackson which also includes additional leadership quotes […]
The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 5th
The following are The Top 10 Leadership Posts I Read The Week Of December 5th: Help, I’m The Old Guy On Staff! (How To Manage Millennials With Mercy) by Kurt Bubna 3 Messages Leaders Listen For In Silence by Scott Cochrane 6 Of The Best Commentaries On The Bible by Brandon A. Cox Are Kids Progressing […]
The Joy That Can Only Come From Daddy-Daughter Date Night
Tonight was Daddy-Daughter Date Night. I was so excited all week. As a dad with a daughter entering adulthood and soon to go off to college, you cherish these times because you know the sands are running through the hour glass. It’s hard for dads to compete with boys, other teenage girls, worship bands, cell […]
Christianity Has Lost A Great Leader And Dear Friend
Today I received a heartbreaking email from one of staff of Northshore Christian Church in the Seattle area. Rob Cizek, the church’s beloved executive pastor pictured on the left, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 5th. His impact was significant and he will be deeply missed. I first got connected with Rob approximately six years […]
10 Things An Effective Church Vision Must Do
An effective church vision has been described as many things. Bill Hybels calls vision “a picture of the future that produces passion and puts people in it.” Others say it is a picture of a preferred future. I say vision is what you see, feel and hear on Sunday compounded over time. Regardless of what […]
An 8-Step Evangelism Strategy Any Church Can Use
This past week I had the opportunity to speak with some United Methodist pastors and staff on the subject of church growth. One of the main components was lessons learned from my personal story of meeting Jesus. The following is a quick overview of my personal testimony: In 1978 my parents divorced and my mother […]