As we enter 2015, we’d like to take a moment to say how truly grateful we are for our Vanderbloemen community. We strive to provide you with helpful information and useful resources, and we’re honored to see our content being read and shared by you all.
Here are our top six most-read blog posts of 2014:
#6 – The #1 Secret To Being A Successful Leader
“While these are all significant insights into leadership, I believe one important factor is often overlooked. If this one key component is not present in someone’s life, then life-long success and satisfaction may never be achieved. That one characteristic is self-leadership.” Read more.
#5 – Revolutionary Or Evolutionary: 5 Tips For Pastors In A New Role
“Should a first-year pastor be revolutionary—that is, make some fast, major changes? Or, should a first-year pastor be more evolutionary—go slow, making small incremental changes? While understanding that every ministry opportunity is contextual, let me suggest a few things for first-year pastors to consider while making any decision.” Read more.
#4 – 3 Reasons You’re Struggling To Find A Children’s Pastor & How To Fix Them
“Children’s Pastors are one of the toughest searches for church leaders. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the reasons for this challenge and some solutions to help you recruit high capacity Children’s Pastors to your team.” Read more.
#3 – 7 Essential Attributes Of Exceptional Executive Pastors
“Having an excellent Executive Pastor can dramatically increase the health and growth of a church. Similar to the relationship between a COO and a CEO, an Executive Pastor oversees all administrative and operational aspects of a church, freeing the Senior Pastor to focus on vision, teaching, and shepherding. So, if an Executive Pastor is so vital to the growth and health of a church, how do you spot an exceptional one?” Read more.
#2 – Why High Capacity Children’s Pastors Are So Hard To Find
“One of the primary characteristics we see in churches that are not thriving is a stagnant or failing children’s ministry. If the kids dislike going to church, parents will simply not put up with the kicking and screaming. Our clients come to us because they are struggling to find the right fit with the right qualifications to lead their Children’s Ministry. The reason why is simple: there is a shortage of high-caliber, top-tier pastors that are called to influence children and families.” Read more.
#1 – 3 Deadly Symptoms Of A Sick Church Staff Culture
“There’s no arguing that when a church has a healthy culture, also known as DNA, it can rest assured that its legacy will produce healthy leaders down the road. But what should you do when you know your church’s culture is sick?” Read more.
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