In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen interviews Daniel Im about his new book, The Discipleship Opportunity. They discuss the challenges of leading a church in a post-everything world and the need to focus on the interested non-Christians and interested Christians. Daniel shares insights from his research on the church growth movement and emphasizes the importance of loving our neighbors and showing unity among believers. He also provides practical advice for pastors, including challenging and disrupting consumeristic attitudes and trusting the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of the uni ..read more

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Mark Batterson. Mark serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. He is also the lead visionary for The Dream Collective and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark Batterson discusses the importance of agility in leadership and shares his personal experiences of pivoting and adapting in his church and ministry. He emphasizes the need for leaders to stay flexible and open to new ways of doing things, and highlights the role of prayer in discerning God's agenda. Mark also talks about the challenges and rewa ..read more

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Dave Ramey. Dave Ramsey is the CEO of Ramsey Solutions, a National bestselling author and host of The Ramsey Show. In this conversation, William Vanderbloemen talks Dave Ramsey about the importance of being prepared in managing money and leadership. Dave shares his personal experience of learning the value of preparation and the consequences of not being prepared. They also touch on the importance of having systems and values in place to guide decision-making. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of being prepared in bo ..read more

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 insights and strategies for finding happiness and connection ..read more

In this conversation, Alex, the founder of Worship Ministry Training, discusses how senior leaders can support and empower their worship pastors. He emphasizes the importance of helping worship pastors understand their role as disciple-makers and shepherds in the church. Alex also highlights the need for senior leaders to assist worship pastors in getting organized and developing efficient workflows. Additionally, he stresses the significance of overseeing song choices and resourcing the worship team. Alex encourages senior leaders to invest in their worship leaders through regular meetings, e ..read more

In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye is a speaker, author, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.   Wade talks about finding balance in life and leadership. They discuss the importance of rest and rhythm, the need to prioritize relationships, and the value of being present and fully engaged in conversations. Wade shares insights on how to avoid the trap of busyness and the pressure to always be connected. He emphasizes the significance of intentional and meaningful connections and the impa ..read more

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. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/mportance-of-worship-schools ..read more

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Adam Erlichman, the founder of Build Groups. He 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 success stories of churches that have adopted Group Leader T ..read more

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 provides tips for finding time to read and suggests us ..read more

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Horst Schulze, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder and former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. Schulze is a legendary leader and global titan of business. In this episode, Horst's journey to success is truly remarkable. He shares his personal story and the methods he used to achieve his goals. His experiences are a testament to the fact that with hard work, determination, and a drive for excellence, anyone can achieve their dreams.  We hope you enjoy this conversation!   https://www.vanderblo ..read more