Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast
Vanderbloemen Search Group
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.
Episodes
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Sep 29, 2022 • 31min
Lead With Clarity: The Resilient Pastor (Feat. Glenn Packiam)
In today's podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan talks with Glenn Packiam, Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is also an author of several books including, The Resilient Pastor. In this conversation, Glenn gives pastors much needed energy for a new season of ministry and insight into a pastors desire to be a faithful shepherd in the midst of a turbulent world. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/lead-clarity-resilient-pastor-podcast
Sep 22, 2022 • 19min
Fruitful Theology (Feat. Ronni Kurtz)
In this conversation, Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, talks about his new book, Fruitful Theology. He shares how the life of the mind leads to the life of the soul, and how theology can help produce the fruit of the spirit in believers. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fruitful-theology-podcast-ronni-kurtz
Sep 15, 2022 • 27min
Persevering Hope Through Burnout (Feat. Peter Greer and Chris Horst)
Peter Greer and Chris Horst from HOPE International share about their newest book, The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope For Leaders After Idealism Fades. If you are a leader who has felt disillusioned or cynical, this resource will help you journey from idealism to enduring hope. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hope-through-burnout-podcast
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
