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How does your church’s compensation compare?

In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, Michelle Hank and Ivette Naron walk through the 2026 State of the Church Compensation Report and discuss what the findings mean for church leaders. Join us for a conversation about compensation and how data can help you make informed decisions for your team.

Download the report and follow along: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/resources/the-2026-state-of-the-church-compensation-report/

You don’t need a million-dollar idea to build a successful business—you need to solve a real problem. 

In this episode, head coach John Felkins talks with JJGeorge founder, John Youngblood, about how a simple idea in his garage grew into a real business by solving problems, following opportunities and learning as he went.

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One late-night drive, one exhausted dad, and one honest prayer on the shoulder of the interstate changes everything. Kenny Osborne spent years with plenty of church exposure and Bible knowledge, yet realized he wasn’t producing any fruit because he wasn’t actually leaning on the Lord. When the pressure of special needs fatherhood, fear for the future, and the collapse of “I can handle it” finally hit, he did what many men avoid until the last moment: he cried out to God and surrendered for real.

Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/ 

For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here.

It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines.

Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. https://thelionwithin.us/

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The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB

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Would you like Jesus to heal you?  Then, ask Him.

The four Gospels detail approximately 36 miracles and reference even more.  Jesus changed water into wine, calmed more than one storm, restored sight to more than one blind man.  Yet Jesus never grandstanded his miraculous powers. He performed miracles for two reasons: to prove his identity and to help his people.

Can you imagine the testimonies? Imagine if you were a part of the crowd he fed, one of the dead he raised, or one of the sick he healed. The church exploded like a fire on a West Texas prairie. Why? Because Jesus healed people.

Why not let him heal you?  You can be sure that, in the right time and in the right way, Jesus will respond.

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My husband’s serious illness left him weak. But when a physical therapist prescribed exercises to grow strong again, Dan showed little interest. Then one day I did the exercises with him.

You can be the most qualified person in the room and still get passed over. Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, joins Kwame to talk about what it really takes to reach the top, all the way to a public company board. She explains why board seats are never posted, how to turn your experience into value others can see, and why talking about your wins isn’t bragging. She also shares her father’s motto, “keep moving forward,” and why she kept her son a secret at work for a whole year.

If you’re going after something big, this one’s for you.

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What kind of future are we building for the leaders who come after us?

That future starts with how we care for the people leading today.

In Part 3 of What We’re Building, Michael Martin sits down with Jake Lapp to talk about the real pressures ministry leaders carry, why caring for their spiritual and personal well-being matters to Gospel witness, and the unique responsibility boards have to help leaders thrive.

For Jake, the conversation is deeply personal. His own son is considering a call to ministry, and Jake has seen enough of the pain leaders can carry to know that something needs to change. What begins as concern for today’s leaders becomes a conviction about what kind of ministry culture we want the next generation to inherit.

Michael and Jake discuss:

• Why burnout should not be treated as an inevitable cost of ministry
• How the health of a leader affects families, ministries, communities, and trust
• Why boards need to move beyond simply asking, “How are you doing?”
• How curiosity and meaningful accountability can help boards recognize pressure before it becomes crisis
• Why Christ-centered governance sometimes means helping leaders slow down
• How ECFA’s Excellence for Leader Care Standard is helping ministries put intentional care into practice

The Excellence for Leader Care Standard takes effect January 1, 2027, but many ministries are already beginning the work.

Caring for leaders is not only about sustaining today's ministry but also about building a healthier future for those who will lead tomorrow.

Learn more about ECFA Leader Care:

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Explore resources on the Excellence for Leader Care Standard and practical tools to help ministries and boards develop meaningful leader care practices.

Excellence for Leader Care Standard

Effective January 1, 2027, the standard calls ECFA-accredited organizations to develop an annual care plan for the organization’s top leader in collaboration with the leader and board.

Scripture Referenced

• Psalm 78:72 - David shepherded with integrity of heart and led with skillful hands.
• 2 Corinthians 8:20–21 - A reminder of the importance of taking pains to do what is right not only before God, but also before others.

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Every leader eventually hits a leadership ceiling. In this episode, Craig covers the three most likely to sabotage your growth: the awareness ceiling, the skill ceiling, and the fear ceiling, and how to break through each one.

Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/3-ceilings-sabotaging-your-leadership-growth 
 

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Craig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.

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