Bryan Hardwick

November 1, 2024 No Comments

How to Stand Out in Your Church Job Search As the Executive Pastor at Valley Community Church (VCC), I recently led a search with our

I Will Rejoice in the Lord!

May 18, 2020 3 Comments

Last week, as I was getting ready for bed, I was grumbling! I was grumbling before the Lord and asking, “how long?” How long would

Who Do You Listen To?

March 29, 2020 6 Comments

Back in December, Jennifer and I were discussing following the example of our new Senior Co-Campus Pastor James Powell and his wife Brittany and coming

We Live By Faith, Not By Sight

March 7, 2020 No Comments

I’ve been prayerfully thinking through how to respond to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 around the world. I have gotten questions about upcoming missions trips

Day of God & American Independence

July 4, 2012 2 Comments

Back in 1986, I spent the 4th of July in the Soviet Union. I remember that day like yesterday! And for the last 26 years,

Common Couples Counseling Mistakes

July 3, 2012 No Comments

As a pastor, I do a lot of pastoral counseling. And over the years, I have seen many couples repeatedly make the same mistakes that

The Life You’ve Always Wanted

June 30, 2012 1 Comment

John Ortberg’s book, The Life You’ve Always Wanted, is not just another book on spiritual disciplines. Choosing to focus more on the goal of internal

A Taste of the 2010 Leadership Summit

June 28, 2012 No Comments

As you can tell, I am reviewing my notes from previous Leadership Summits. I think this year will be my 10th Anniversary of attending the

A Taste of the 2009 Leadership Summit

June 27, 2012 No Comments

Here are some notable quips from the 2009 Willow Creek Leadership Summit… Leadership in sync with the Spirit, results in life and peace. – Bill

A Taste of the 2008 Leadership Summit

June 23, 2012 No Comments

Here are some notable quotes from the 2008 Leadership Summit… Facts are your friends. Are you courageous enough to face them? – Bill Hybels Jesus

Peter Pan

June 22, 2012 No Comments

Last night was truly remarkable! We got to see Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby take flight as Peter Pan in an all new production at

The Dad Life

June 16, 2012 No Comments

I had a whole bunch of fun making this tribute to the Dad Life last year! An original from Church on the Move, the team

Lessons from Peter

June 15, 2012 4 Comments

A successful entrepreneur with a thriving fishing business, Peter was a natural leader who was willing to take risks. He was bold, impulsive and often

Becoming the Person God Intended

June 14, 2012 No Comments

The most important task of our life is not what we do, but who we become. Since we are God’s people, created for his plan

The Power of Community

June 13, 2012 No Comments

Eugene Peterson, known for his work on The Message, was asked to speak to the question of why everyone should consider being in a small

1980’s Film Alphabet

June 12, 2012 No Comments

As a small group champion, I am always looking for fun ways to connect people and help break the ice. I recently stumbled upon some