Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast

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

In today’s podcast, Christa Neidig talks with Hannah & Aaron Barnett. Aaron is a Research Specialist at Exponential and the Director of Strategy & Partnerships at Generation Distinct. Hannah is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct, as well as a speaker and author. Together, they work to serve and inspire the next generation, promoting justice, and encouraging others to make a difference. In this conversation, Aaron and Hannah share about their mission to help young leaders discover their purpose and emphasize the significance of experienced leaders investing in Gen Z. They discuss practical strategies for reaching this upcoming generation and share stories of how young leaders from around the world are linking arms to build a better world. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/equipping-the-next-generation

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Steve French. Steve is the Founder of Lx Partners and the Global Ambassador for Lifework Leadership after serving as its President for 20 years. Lifework is known by marketplace executives and church leaders for its leadership development excellence and renowned communicators network.   In this conversation, Steve French discusses how Christian business leaders can incorporate their faith into their everyday work and find like-minded individuals who share their vision. He advocates for leaders of all industries to come together, share ideas, and learn from each other.   We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intergrating-christian-faith-in-the-business-world

In today’s podcast, our Account Manager Carey Sumner talks with Mark Dance. Mark Dance is the Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources (SBC). He was a lead pastor and planter for 27 years before becoming the Associate Vice President at Lifeway, the Director of Pastoral Development for Oklahoma Baptists, and the Co-Founder/Leader of the Care4Pastors Network. In this conversation, Mark talks about how pastors and ministry leaders are facing increasingly difficult expectations, leading to burnout. Whether you are ten years into your ministry or have not even taken the first steps, Mark shares important steps to take in order to serve well, lead well, and end well. We hope you enjoy this conversation!   Read more: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leading-a-resilient-life-and-ministry