VanderNews: June 16th, 2020

Our Latest News & Resources

Check out our resources on succession below as well as all of our live events happening this week:

[TODAY] Join us today on Facebook LIVE for The Future of Pastoral Leadership. William Vanderbloemen will be moderating a live discussion with Lead & Senior Pastors from around the country on the Future of Pastoral Leadership in a post-COVID-19 world. Join us at 1 pm CDT on Facebook Live.
[TODAY & TOMORROW] William Vanderbloemen will be speaking at the free THRIVE Summit, taking place online on June 15th and 16th.

[THURSDAY] Join us Thursday, June 18th, New Changes to PPP We will take your questions this Thursday on all of the approved changes to the PPP from H.R. 7010 or Paycheck Protection Program. Join us at 1 pm CDT on Facebook live.

[LAST WEEK] PPP Changes & Improvements Facebook LIVE: Last Thursday, we went live to answer questions regarding the new updates to PPP loan forgiveness. Rewatch it here. You can also learn more about available PPP funds for Christian organizations here.
[LAST WEEK] Strategic Communications and the Communications Director Role Panel: We discussed the role and responsibilities of a communications director, as well as why this role is more important now than ever before. You can watch that discussion here.

Don't forget to check out our CEO & Founder, William Vanderbloemen's new book on pastoral succession, here. The updated and expanded edition of Next: Pastoral Succession That Works will equip pastors, ministry teams, and Christian organizations to navigate leadership changes with wisdom and grace.

Visit ReOpeningChurch.com to stay on top of our latest resources and interviews with ministry leaders.

Blog | Why Hyper-Localization is the New Normal in Pastoral Ministry

As churches were forced online, many pastors were left asking, “What's next for my ministry? Will members continue to come? Why would they choose to keep coming to my church?” In our latest blog, our Founder & CEO, William Vanderbloemen, answers all the questions local pastors have about the future of pastoral ministry and explains that the next normal pastor is the hyper-localized pastor.

Panel | The Roles and Responsibilities of the Communications Team

It is more important now than ever before to communicate well with your congregation and community, but with so many channels and messages during such an uncertain time, it’s hard to know what the Communications Director’s responsibilities should encompass. Holly Tate spoke with a few panelists to discuss strategic communications and the role of a Communication Director.

Podcast | Strengthening Church and Nonprofit Board Relations

In this discussion, Dan, William, and Warren discuss the responsibilities and challenges present on a church board and how to maintain positive relationships between board members and those impacted by board decisions. They also give advice to individuals walking through role transitions from starting a new nonprofit to retiring from a long-term board role.