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In this episode, Jeremy interviews William Vanderbloemen, Founder/President of the Vanderbloemen Search Group. William and Jeremy discuss church staffing, pastoral transition, and general trends in ministry.

You can connect with William Vanderbloemen all over the internet:

Vanderbloemen Search Group's Website
@VanderbloemenSG
@WVanderbloemen
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

From a leadership perspective, it’s phenomenal to watch the growth of your firm. What are some key reasons you have grown so much?
You’ve co-authored (with Warren Bird) Next: Pastoral Succession That Works. The church that I pastor was once the second-largest church in America, and nearly closed several decades later. The beginning of the demise was the way the pastor for 40 years and 6 months stood up in April of 1983 and quit with no notice or plan. What are some key truths you’ve learned about succession plans?
Why do you think more and more churches are utilizing search firms for hiring key staff positions?
What are some trends you’re seeing in the church landscape, pertaining to staffing?
What are some key financial formulas you recommend for churches in their personnel?
In your ministry, you get to meet with a broad range of churches and pastors. What are some churches that are reaching people in strategic ways?
You used to be a Presbyterian pastor, and are now involved in an inter-denominational ministry. What are your thoughts on denominationalism, in comparison with networks and affinity groups?