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7 Ministry Trends We'll See in 2017
What are the seven trends that could most likely impact your workplace culture, for better or worse, in 2017? Ready? Let’s go.
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7 Benefits of Being an Introvert in Ministry
I remember several years ago reading an article that suggested the majority of senior leaders think extroversion is necessary to be effective as a senior leader. Obviously—and hopeful I a...
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3 Keys for Leading a Multi-Generational Staff
Tania Lennon of The Hay Group, an international corporate leadership development consulting company, rec... -
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Re-examine Your Work Ethic in 2017
In my study of some of the greatest leaders in the world, hard work was the second-most common trait of people who reach the top of their professions. Hard work is one of my favorite subjects and a passion of mine. Hard work is something anyone can d... -
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Why We Need Old Time Religion in the New Year
I grew up in an old-fashioned church. We had an old building, built in 1833, and an old cemetery with civil war era headstones. We sang old songs on old instruments and most of the old people that were my heroes when I was younger have gone on home t... -
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10 Church Trends We'll See in the New Year
For those who read my blog regularly, you know I do a “trends post” every year early in January. This next statement sounds totally immodest, but I’m pretty good at predictive trends. Now let me tell you the whole truth. I’m pretty good at thes... -
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5 Surprising Consequences of Making a Bad Hire
In our work here at Vanderbloemen, we've had churches approach us for help after they unknowingly made a bad hire. We've seen how a new hire can either have a positive or negative impact on the team, the church and the path toward which the church is... -
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Profile of a Great Student Pastor
I think about the next generation these days. I think about my own kids who are in their 20s. I think about the students who will graduate from high school soon, and the children who are not far behind.
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4 Reasons to Look for a New Job Before You Need One
I get a lot of phone calls and emails from people looking for a new job. They’ve been fired, laid off, whatever, and are desperate to find a new position. As a result, I’ve learned someth...
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The Curse of the People-Pleasing Pastor
After a post about people-pleasing, I received the following email:
Ron, Have just finished your blog post “Read more →- Published on
10 Leadership Lessons for Young Leaders
I work with young leaders every day. And, I have to say it’s one of my favorite parts of leading. I have two incredible young leaders as sons.
Occasionally, when I am talking to a younger leader, something becomes apparen...- Published on
The Best Ministry Positions for Every Personality
It's every job seeker's question: What kind of position will fit my natural strengths and personality best? Every single one of us has wondered that somewhere along our journey, even those in ministry. While ministry is most certainly a c...- Published on
5 Strategies for Solving Leadership Scarcity
Leadership scarcity is one of the most significant lids that prevents growth in churches today. While many churches are providing great leadership content and training in the form of conferences, classes or coaching groups, f...- Published on
When Silence Is NOT Golden
You’ve heard silence is golden—and it’s true. One of my favorite verses is Read more →
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Are You a Manager or a Leader?
There’s a great deal of talk today about management and leadership. Bookshelves grow larger as more authors pump the market full of management and leadership books. There are more blogs, podcasts and webinars on the subjects than ever before. But...