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- 1. 3 Steps for a Long-Haul Ministry
- What makes pastoring so difficult? As a former church planter and pastor, I know firsthand that the pastorate can be a very tough job, one that often takes a tough toll on pastors. After planting two ...
- Created on 30 March 2021
- 2. 6 Ways Your Organization Can Lose Its 501(c)(3) Status
- Congratulations on receiving your 501(c)(3) status with the IRS! Now that you have officially become a 501(c)(3) organization, there are a few key things that you should know about in order to remain in ...
- Created on 03 February 2021
- 3. 6 Questions Churches and Ministries Should Ask to Start 2021
- With each new year comes a renewed sense of hope to see God accomplish incredible things through your ministry. After making it through the challenges of 2020, it's time to take intentional steps toward ...
- Created on 05 January 2021
- 4. These High-Impact Leadership Lessons Will Transform Your New Year
- Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part article presenting nine high-impact leadership lessons from 2020. Click here for part one. 5. People are hungry for a spirit of optimism and hope. People ...
- Created on 30 December 2020
- 5. Why a Diverse Church Starts With a Diverse Staff
- Many churches desire to reflect heaven by welcoming diversity in their church but struggle to know how to draw in a diverse crowd. At Vanderbloemen, we want to walk alongside churches that are looking ...
- Created on 21 December 2020
- 6. The Next 5 Roles Your Church Should Consider Creating
- Nine months into COVID-19, we are still navigating the additional tasks and structures brought about by the quick shift to online ministry. Having to manage online and in-person services on top of small ...
- Created on 01 December 2020
- 7. The Catalyst That Saved the Small Church During COVID-19
- COVID-19 changed the ways we were able to engage as pastors with our congregations and communities. Many of us experienced the sudden shift from conducting church in-person with little to no online component ...
- Created on 17 November 2020
- 8. What the Pastor Said Before the Church Voted to Fire Him
- They're voting on the preacher at the end of today's worship service. He may be looking for a job before noon. Or, it could work out well. Either way, the pastor and his wife have turned it all over ...
- Created on 11 November 2020
- 9. Discover Branding 101 for Your Church or Ministry
- A common misconception about branding is that it is only for businesses. While a church or ministry doesn't necessarily have a "product" that it's trying to "sell," they rely on their brand to communicate ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 10. 5 Ways Churches Are Responding to a Second COVID Spike
- Though a number of pundits told us to expect a second COVID spike, we were all hoping it would not happen. In many areas, the spike has happened. We at Church Answers are in constant conversation with ...
- Created on 09 November 2020
- 11. How You Can Help Your Pastor Avoid an IRS Audit
- In a recent episode of Mastery Talks on the Charisma Podcast Network, Dr. Nathan Culver sat down with retired certified public accountant and former IRS agent Sherry Jackson to discuss pitfalls and situations ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 12. Should Christian Organizations Change Their Health Care Plan Every Year?
- Workplace benefits attract employees and are a significant aspect of compensation. However, few people actually understand their health care plan. As the price of health insurance continues to increase, ...
- Created on 21 October 2020
- 13. Why It's Important for You to Understand Your Church's Bylaws
- Aside from the Word of God, your bylaws are arguably the most important document within your church. Bylaws help your church establish governing order. They can also be used to protect the pastor, staff ...
- Created on 12 October 2020
- 14. How to Overcome an Unexpected Pastoral Succession in Your Church
- Succession can be a difficult process under any circumstances, but sudden and unexpected succession can be much more challenging to navigate. Surprise successions that occur due to scandal, crisis or death ...
- Created on 14 July 2020
- 15. 3 Things You Should Know About the Future of Church Staffing
- If you're a pastor, I'm positive you've been bombarded with more articles and resources about reopening than you can read in the next five years. Your services are infinitely more complicated, but you're ...
- Created on 29 June 2020
- 16. Is Your Church Board Balanced?
- With all of the rules and regulations that churches are expected to follow, you may often wonder, "How is a church supposed to operate efficiently while staying in compliance with so many regulations? ...
- Created on 01 June 2020
- 17. How to Reopen Your Church Safely When the All-Clear Sounds
- When the government announces that groups of 200 can gather, 85% of churches in America will be able to gather again. But what should that look like? How do you reopen safely? How can we start preparing ...
- Created on 14 May 2020
- 18. You Won't Believe How America's Oldest Megachurch Hired Its New Pastor
- At the Vanderbloemen Search Group, we have helped thousands of churches find their pastor. But last weekend was the first time I saw a virtual pastoral election. And it happened at a really historic church. ...
- Created on 07 April 2020
- 19. How to Navigate the Tension Between System and Spirit
- The church is a unique combination of the natural and supernatural. —The natural brings systems and structures. —The supernatural brings the Spirit of God. When the two are balanced, the church can operate ...
- Created on 10 March 2020
- 20. The Biblical Way to Handle Conflict
- Conflict. It's a reality. It's not a question of if; it's a question of when. Conflict doesn't have to be bad. And ignoring it often just makes it worse. It actually has some positive things going ...
- Created on 26 February 2020
