In today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’m talking about “Five Keys to Build a High-Performance Team.” Today’s episode gives you a very small taste of a brand new coaching cohort I’m launching that’s focused...
Read MoreI recently read Mike Burnette’s book, Parable Church. Mike is the lead pastor of LifePoint Church in Clarksville, Tennessee. LifePoint is a rapidly growing church, but Mike’s book isn’t your typical church growth book. While...
Read MoreIn today’s episode of the Leader Fluent Podcast, I’ll address a topic that is often overlooked: 7 shifts you have to make when becoming a lead pastor. Maybe you’re a staff pastor right now, and one day you desire to become a...
Read MoreI’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, LEADER FLUENT. Leader Fluent equips leaders to grow thriving churches and organizations. Each episode provides thought-provoking content on a variety of issues...
Read MoreI’m excited to announce the launch of my newly designed website, stephenblandino.com. I am passionate about speaking, coaching, and writing to help motivated pastors and leaders maximize personal growth, develop their...
Read MoreEvery church goes through seasons. Some of those seasons thrive with energy, passion, and rapid growth. Other seasons lean toward safety, while innovation takes a back seat. Still, other seasons plateau, decline, or worse, come...
Read MorePeople often envision biblical community in a somewhat unrealistic way. Some picture a nice, clean package of happy smiles where Christians don’t have any problems. They envision a small group of religious perfectionists sitting...
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We hear quite a bit these days about the importance of metrics in the local church. Statements...
Read MoreEvery church uses specific strategies to fulfill their vision. These strategies include programs, events, resources, services, technologies, outreaches, ministries, and groups. At the same time, churches are notorious for...
Read MoreI love to read. That wasn’t true when I was younger…I had to learn to be a lifelong learner. But today reading is an important part of my personal and professional growth. Perhaps Mark Twain’s words hit home for me...
Read MoreHiring staff is both an exciting and a nervous process. This reality is compounded when it’s your very first hire. The pressure to get it right is undeniable. Here are a few things to consider when making your first hire. 1....
Read MoreWhen a church or organization is just starting out, leaders usually want to know, “Who should I hire first?” Truthfully, there’s not one right answer to this question. There are too many variables at play to have a...
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Leaders today are frustrated by a lack of clarity, ineffective systems, dysfunctional teams, and unhealthy cultures. I speak, coach, and write to help motivated pastors and leaders gain clarity, build high-performing teams, and maximize organizational health.
