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

Ike Miller, Senior Pastor of Bright City Church, discusses leveraging difficult childhood experiences for positive relationships. Topics include overcoming challenges in church leadership, the importance of counseling and having a confidant, dynamics of dysfunctional families, and embracing your calling and finding support.

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

Nick Nilson, Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church, talks about harnessing the power of perspective and finding joy in life right now. He shares his journey of transformation through faith, the chapters of his book 'You Can Live the Dream' that emphasize service and progress, and discusses his athletic abilities and future projects.

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