Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Link  Youtube In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Sarah Bragg. Sarah is an author, podcaster, and communicator.  Sarah Bragg talks about her book 'Is Everyone Happier Than Me?' They discuss the pressure to achieve and the fear of not being happy, the role of perfectionism as a defense mechanism, the importance of becoming emotionally literate, and the value of celebrating progress and setting realistic goals. Sarah also shares advice she would give to her 20-something self. Overall, the conversation provides insig ..read more

It’s all too easy to get caught up in the excitement of receiving an offer. Your rose-colored glasses can easily mislead you.  After helping hundreds of churches find their key staff and build their teams, we’ve seen some clear patterns when it comes to accepting the wrong position. Below are four “flags” to look for; some are “red flags” and some are “yellow.” But all are worth paying attention to before you sign on the dotted line. So pause before you accept that offer, and carefully consider these reasons to not take the job. That’s not where God is actively calling you No matter how ..read more

Having a strong staff culture is your greatest asset when it comes to retention, quality of work, and attracting new candidates. That’s why Vanderbloemen provides a Culture Tool for you to receive customized feedback from real data from your employees. We provide your team with 80+ questions for each participant to leave honest, anonymous feedback. Their answers are then synthesized into a report for you to understand your culture’s strengths and weaknesses. In the end, you receive comprehensive answers to nine broad questions about your team’s culture. We’ve pulled together four key question ..read more

As you remember and celebrate the ultimate life-giving sacrifice of Jesus’ death and resurrection on the cross this Easter, consider your volunteers. Your volunteers make ministry possible year-round. You’re probably asking even more from them now to provide Easter services, programs, and events. As you thank the Lord for his ultimate provision for us, thank Him for your volunteers, and honor them as you do so. During the Easter season, you have unique opportunities to point your volunteers and their families toward the gospel. Keep reading to discover three key ways to honor your volunteers ..read more

 Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Link  Youtube In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Lauren Settembrini. Lauren is the Executive Director and Coach at 10KFAM. 10KFam is a worship school located in Colorado Springs.  In this conversation, Lauren shares about the founding and purpose of 10KFAM, the structure and format of worship school, the target demographic and church size, the impact of worship school on students, Lauren's personal experience as a student, and the application process and timeline. Build your best team through our customized exec ..read more

Working in ministry, it’s easy to love your job. That honeymoon phase can seem to last 15 years; it can be hard to notice how long you’ve been rooted in one place. Just like a thriving houseplant, you can grow so much that you become rootbound. Meaning, you need a new pot to continue growing.  That whimsical honeymoon feeling can continue the entire season you serve in one place. The realization that it’s time to consider moving on can come quickly, and you probably won’t see it coming. You may even face guilt, wondering why you would ever leave the ministry you know and love. Our season ..read more

 Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Link  Youtube In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Adam Erlichman, the founder of Build Groups. Adam discusses the importance of training small group leaders in the local church. He shares the origin of Build Groups and how it started as a conference for group leaders. This led to the creation of Group Leader Training, a resource that combines best practices, theology, and community building. Adam emphasizes the need for intentional investment in group leaders and the impact it can have on the church. He also shares succ ..read more

Your staff should never resemble a game of musical chairs, constantly losing players one by one. Vanderbloemen knows how all-consuming a search process can be to replace an employee. But the best recruiting strategy starts before the search starts – by focusing on retention. Here are 5 ways to increase your retention and keep all your players in the game. 1. Generational Differences Work motivations can change drastically with generations, depending on their ages, phases of life, and values. Recognizing diverse perspectives, preferences, and work styles fosters a workplace where each generati ..read more

 Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Link  Youtube In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Mary DeMuth. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction, and nonfiction, including her latest book, 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith. In this conversation, Mary DeMuth discusses her 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge, explaining why she decided to create it, plus the benefits of reading the entire Bible in a shorter timeframe. She ..read more

When a potential visitor or staff member clicks on a church website, they want to get a sense of the church’s identity. The values, ministries, and staff are probably a few clicks away, but what about your church’s personality, strengths, and heartbeat? The best way to convey the core of who your church family is, is to provide a welcoming message that puts it all in one spot. After reading a welcome message, someone makes the decision, “Yes, I want to visit this church.” If you don’t already have a welcome message, you’ll quickly find you need one when conducting a thorough executive search ..read more