Virginia Baptist Leadership

02/09/2026

CAM 503 starts Thursday

Join us for Coach Training opportunities

01/23/2026

CAM 503 starts February 12 rather than February 5 - slight change -

Join us for Coach Training opportunities

01/09/2026

Let's try it again! -

01/06/2026

Coach Training Thursdays in 2026 In January canceled!!! -

After careful consideration last night and this morning, I am canceling Coach Training Thursdays for right now. I will try again in February. I am creating too much pressure on you and myself to respond to these. So, for now, Coach Training Thursdays for January is canceled!

01/05/2026

Coach Training Thursdays in 2026 -

Coach Training Thursdays start this Thursday, and I have two people signed up for CAM503 in January. I need one more to make it a go! If you have not taken this class or even have taken it and need a refresher, sign up today or tomorrow, or this class will have to be cancelled! HELP ME get this goin...

11/24/2025

Earn an ECLC3 Leadership Certificate -

I’m grateful for you and for the way you are growing as a coach and leader in our Empower community. Whether you are just beginning your coaching journey or have been coaching for years, I’d like to invite you to consider a next step:

08/27/2025

Is there a clear distinction between health and dysfunction? Here are 7 easy to check signs to determine if your staff is healthy, effective and loving.

06/30/2025

Listening pays off whether you are new or been there 30 years. Read about Luke Edward's listening plans.

Spiritual Listening Practices for New Pastoral Appointments

05/12/2025

What do you think of these evaluation questions? What others would you add?

Improving your church starts with asking questions. Do you know which ones are the right ones?

04/23/2025

https://eblingroup.com/blog/from-playing-not-to-lose-to-playing-to-win/?ck_subscriber_id=1422913512&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=From%20Playing%20Not%20to%20Lose%20to%20Playing%20to%20Win:%20A%20Roadmap%20for%20Senior%20Leaders%20-%2017368579

Discover how senior executives can shift from a risk averse “play not to lose” stance to a bold, opportunity seeking “play to win” mindset by reframing goals, boosting psychological safety, and building personal recovery routines that unlock sustainable growth and innovation.

04/22/2025

https://kenbraddy.com/2025/04/22/why-ongoing-groups-are-the-secret-sauce-of-a-disciple-making-church/

Let’s be real for a second—making disciples isn’t a one-and-done deal. It’s not like microwave popcorn where you press a button and—BOOM—instant spiritual maturity. No way. Discipleship is mo…

04/08/2025

https://research.lifeway.com/2025/04/08/churches-aim-to-welcome-guests-by-different-methods/?omhide=true&emid=om:em:250408|sub|na|research|insights|2260118|tuesday:20250408:na&ecid=PDM284479&bid=-542774543

According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, more than 99% of churches welcome visitors in at least one of 11 ways.