
Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast
The Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast is a resource for mission-driven leaders striving to build, run, and keep great teams. CEO and host, William Vanderbloemen offers practical advice, spiritual insights, and actionable strategies to help leaders navigate challenges, foster growth, and create lasting impact. Through engaging conversations and expert perspectives, each episode explores topics like team management, organizational change, career transitions, and leadership development. Whether you're seeking to inspire your team, refine your leadership approach, or make transformative changes, this podcast is your guide to leading with wisdom, poise, and intentionality.
Latest episodes

Sep 8, 2022 • 22min
Seamless Pastoral Transitions (Feat. Lee Kricher)
Pastoral transitions are inevitable for every church. They can often result in major setbacks which is why it is vital to plan for succession. In this conversation, Lee shares about his new book, Seamless Pastoral Transition and explains 6 leadership transition pitfalls to avoid. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/seamless-pastoral-transition-lee-kricher

Sep 1, 2022 • 28min
More Than Your Number (Feat. Beth & Jeff McCord)
In today’s podcast, our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Beth and Jeff McCord about their new book, More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/more-than-number-podcast

Aug 18, 2022 • 22min
Surviving Your First Year As A Campus Pastor (Feat. Sam Yoon)
In this conversation, Sam Yoon talks with William about his book, Your First Year As a Campus Pastor. He shares practical leadership guidance to help campus pastors create an intentional plan and strategy for their campus and church. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/campus-pastor-first-year-podcast

Aug 11, 2022 • 29min
Succession: Preparing Your Ministry For The Next Leader (Feat. Bryant Wright)
In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Bryant Wright, Author, and former pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. After decades of serving at his church, we got the privilege to help Bryant carry out a succession plan. This conversation and his latest book capture that journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/preparing-for-next-leader-succession-podcast

Aug 4, 2022 • 22min
Eliminating the Stigma (Feat. Jennifer Paulson)
In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with our VP of Strategy, Jennifer Paulson. They discuss what mental health looks like in the work place, specifically in leadership positions. Jennifer shares tangible tips for those battling mental health and leading others who may be walking through this journey. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/eliminating-stigma-podcast

Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
Embracing Transitions in Christian Education (Feat. Dr. Mike Hayes)
In today’s podcast our Executive Search Consultant, Brian Jensen talks with Dr. Mike Hayes, Head of School at Worthington Christian Academy. Dr. Hayes previously served as the Vice President of Student Development at Lee University where he also spent time as a Counselor, Coordinator of Academic Assessment, and Director of Student Development. Dr. Hayes shares about his transition from HigherEd to K12. He expresses the need to embrace a new transition and trends he sees in Christian Education. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transitons-christian-education-podcast

Jul 21, 2022 • 28min
What They Don’t Teach You In School About Fundraising (feat. Kim Jennings)
In today’s podcast our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Kim Jennings, Advancement Strategist at Generis. Kim is a skilled fundraising leader with more than 20 years of experience serving in the nonprofit community. She has spent more than a decade in faith-based K-12 schools. In this conversation, Kim shares some of the challenges that Heads of Schools are facing when it comes to fundraising efforts and tips for overcoming these hurdles. We hope you enjoy this conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fundraising-christian-schools-podcast

Jul 14, 2022 • 21min
How To Hire A Worship Pastor (feat. Greg Atkinson)
In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Greg Atkinson, bestselling author and international speaker. He has been in ministry and organizational leadership for 28 years and has been writing, speaking, and training leaders since 2000. In this conversation, Greg shares some background in to his worship experience and ideas on what to consider when it comes to hiring a new Worship Pastor. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hiring-worship-pastor-podcast

Jul 7, 2022 • 24min
The Come Back Culture (feat. Jason Young)
VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Jason Young, speaker, executive coach, consultant, and author. Jason helps leaders and organizations develop personal leadership, build healthy teams, and create remarkable experiences. Jason shares ideas from his newest book, The Come Back Culture. He shares hospitality secrets to creating an experience that keeps guests engaged and coming back for more. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/come-back-culture-podcast

Jun 30, 2022 • 21min
How To Improve Your Sermon (feat. Ben Stapley)
In today’s podcast our VP of Marketing, Michael Buckingham talks with Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor at The Life Christian Church. Ben shares the importance of feedback and sermon reviews for Senior Pastors. He shares tangible ways to do this well and incorporate feedback in a healthy setting. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/improve-your-sermon-podcast
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