Dr. Brandon Pardekooper
Dr. Brandon Pardekooper is an Author a Pastor a Coach a Futurist a Consultant
He has dedicated his life to providing innovative strategies to leaders so they can enjoy fulfilled lifestyles in their personal and professional lives.
His broad scope of experiences and his mind for problem solving has been an incredible strength for him over the years in his pursuit of his personal dreams and ambitions. For the last 15 years he has been serving leaders of all kinds in various sectors of business and the nonprofit space to see their own dreams and goals become realities.
Equipped with degree in Biblical Studies, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership Foresight, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper wants to provide leaders with innovative strategies to navigate the changing world, increasing demands of life, and the growing need for margin in everyone’s personal lives.
Dr. Pardekooper Inspires
The Story
From the corn fields of Iowa to the beaches of Virginia
Getting Started
My first step into a professional role was as a youth pastor in a church plant in Indiana.
I imagined this was my opportunity to become this great leader who would change lives for the better.
Unfortunately, even with a Bachelor's Degree in youth ministry, I was a pretty bad youth pastor. After only a year and a half, I successfully grew the youth group from 22 to 13 and was asked to go succeed elsewhere.
Time to Regroup
Having failed in my first attempt to be a leader, I found myself pretty low and uncertain what to do.
I packed all my belongings into my little Honda Accord and went to stay with some gracious friends to regroup and figure out what was next.
Where did I go wrong? I knew I was supposed to help people, develop people, and invest my life into the success of others.
After prayer and some good conversations with those close to me, I realized my success in the past had not been working with teenagers in general, but student leaders. I was gifted in leading leaders. I needed to turn my attention to increasing my leadership skills to train, develop, and equip other leaders.
So, I went back to school and received a Masters in Organizational Leadership.
Back on Track
Upon completion of my Masters degree, I was given the incredible opportunity to be part of a powerful team of leaders and spearhead the cultural transformation of a leadership training school.
Over the course of six years, I successfully redesigned the culture of the school training over 300 students by creating curriculum, building a strong community for relationships, and developing systems that supported the efforts of the directors and educators of the program.
Student Becomes the Professor
During this time, I stepped into my first opportunity as a university professor. I had the opportunity to develop leadership curriculum that provided practical skill development, team dynamics, and culture design.
It was a rewarding to see undergraduate students discover their leadership paths, uncover their unique skills, and go beyond the textbook into practical application of leadership.
It was invigorating to be part of a university setting around high level academics that challenged my thinking as well as high energy students that challenged zest for life.
New Challenges
As my wife's career as a Physician Assistant was getting off the ground, we decided to move to a new location with new challenges.
Wanting to increase my ability to help leaders, I decided to return to school for another degree.
As my studies began, I assumed the role as Executive Pastor of the church we were attending.
My focus was creating efficiency in the office for the administrative staff, developing discipleship and leadership curriculum, and building a highly effective team.
I wanted to create an atmosphere for the leaders to discover their dream lives while leading effectively.
In the four years I served the great people at that church, I was able to build a budget surplus, train and develop a strong volunteer team, and provide a discipleship experience that people loved to go through.
Along the way, I also received my Doctorate in Strategic Leadership with a focus on Foresight and Future Studies.
I was ready to step out and focus my attention on training and developing leaders to be more effective, increase success and discover their own dream lives.
Bringing Life to Leadership
All my experiences and opportunities have led me to this moment in my life where I serve leaders in all walks of life to discover God's plan for their lives.
Everyday I encounter incredible leaders who are gifted and skilled, but are running into a problem, roadblock, or blindspot they can't overcome.
I am privileged to help them work through what stands between them and the success they are looking for.
On the other side of those breakthroughs most leaders find a lifestyle they only dreamed of. A lifestyle of effectiveness, free time, and fulfillment.
For them, the experience is priceless.
For me, the experience reminds me what I have been made to do.
Dr. Brandon Pardekooper
is an Author is a Pastor is a Coach is a Futurist is a Consultant
He has dedicated his life to providing innovative strategies to leaders so they can enjoy fulfilled lifestyles in their personal and professional lives.
His broad scope of experiences and his mind for problem solving has been an incredible strength for him over the years in his pursuit of his personal dreams and ambitions. For the last 15 years he has been serving leaders of all kinds in various sectors of business and the nonprofit space to see their own dreams and goals become realities.
Equipped with degree in Biblical Studies, Organizational Leadership, and Strategic Leadership Foresight, Dr. Brandon Pardekooper wants to provide leaders with innovative strategies to navigate the changing world, increasing demands of life, and the growing need for margin in everyone’s personal lives.
Dr. Pardekooper Inspires
What Leaders Are Saying
"I've known Brandon for years...I've watched him develop top-shelf leaders to be even better, coach those who are struggling, and help organizations accomplish their missions by creating solutions. On top of all this, Brandon is the kind of person you want to be around and work with."
Dr. John Davidson
Lead Pastor
Evangel Temple
Springfield, MO
Evangel Temple
Springfield, MO
"I am so grateful for my friend, Brandon, who has given his life to understanding and encouraging the kind of leaders who will shape this new millennium."
Dr. Jim Bradford
Lead Pastor
Central Assembly
Springfield, MO
Central Assembly
Springfield, MO
"Brandon has been a wealth of wisdom and provided us incredible foresight for the future. In one instance he even helped us save around $30,000 in our budget. Brandon is worth every dollar and moment of investment, and he will help you move forward in your ministry."
Caleb McNaughton
Lead Pastor
Highpoint Church
Aurora, CO
Highpoint Church
Aurora, CO
"Brandon offers practical insights and solutions to effectively lead and build life-long relationships with those in emerging generations. I believe in his passion to help others grow. The principles he's developed to facilitate growth will provide you a pathway to lead and love those around you well and create greater health and effectiveness in your organization.
Dr. Chris Railey
Lead Pastor
Oaks Church
Dallas, TX
Oaks Church
Dallas, TX
"If you are looking for someone to help you learn who you are, how you lead and guide you to the place you are wanting to go in life...then Brandon is the right person for you."
Allen Kendrick
Lead Pastor
Vivid Church
Lexington, SC
Vivid Church
Lexington, SC
"Brandon has done an exceptional job helping us coach a pastor in our network and I have found him to be incredibly committed to serving the unique needs of the pastor and church. I would recommend Brandon...you will find him to be a joy to work with."
Mike Dickenson
District Superintendent
New Mexico Ministry Network
New Mexico Ministry Network
The Story
From the corn fields of Iowa to serving leaders to become great
Getting Started
My first step into a professional role was as a youth pastor in a church plant in Indiana.
I imagined this was my opportunity to become this great leader who would change lives for the better.
Unfortunately, even with a Bachelor's Degree in youth ministry, I was a pretty bad youth pastor. After only a year and a half, I successfully grew the youth group from 22 to 13 and was asked to go succeed elsewhere.
Time to Regroup
Having failed in my first attempt to be a leader, I found myself pretty low and uncertain what to do.
I packed all my belongings into my little Honda Accord and went to stay with some gracious friends to regroup and figure out what was next.
Where did I go wrong? I knew I was supposed to help people, develop people, and invest my life into the success of others.
After prayer and some good conversations with those close to me, I realized my success in the past had not been working with teenagers in general, but student leaders. I was gifted in leading leaders. I needed to turn my attention to increasing my leadership skills to train, develop, and equip other leaders.
So, I went back to school and received a Masters in Organizational Leadership.
Back on Track
Upon completion of my Masters degree, I was given the incredible opportunity to be part of a powerful team of leaders and spearhead the cultural transformation of a leadership training school.
Over the course of six years, I successfully redesigned the culture of the school training over 300 students by creating curriculum, building a strong community for relationships, and developing systems that supported the efforts of the directors and educators of the program.
Student Becomes the Professor
During this time, I stepped into my first opportunity as a university professor. I had the opportunity to develop leadership curriculum that provided practical skill development, team dynamics, and culture design.
It was a rewarding to see undergraduate students discover their leadership paths, uncover their unique skills, and go beyond the textbook into practical application of leadership.
It was invigorating to be part of a university setting around high level academics that challenged my thinking as well as high energy students that challenged zest for life.
New Challenges
As my wife's career as a Physician Assistant was getting off the ground, we decided to move to a new location with new challenges.
Wanting to increase my ability to help leaders, I decided to return to school for another degree.
As my studies began, I assumed the role as Executive Pastor of the church we were attending.
My focus was creating efficiency in the office for the administrative staff, developing discipleship and leadership curriculum, and building a highly effective team.
I wanted to create an atmosphere for the leaders to discover their dream lives while leading effectively.
In the four years I served the great people at that church, I was able to build a budget surplus, train and develop a strong volunteer team, and provide a discipleship experience that people loved to go through.
Along the way, I also received my Doctorate in Strategic Leadership with a focus on Foresight and Future Studies.
I was ready to step out and focus my attention on training and developing leaders to be more effective, increase success and discover their own dream lives.
Bringing Life to Leadership
All my experiences and opportunities have led me to this moment in my life where I serve leaders in all walks of life to discover God's plan for their lives.
Everyday I encounter incredible leaders who are gifted and skilled, but are running into a problem, roadblock, or blindspot they can't overcome.
I am privileged to help them work through what stands between them and the success they are looking for.
On the other side of those breakthroughs most leaders find a lifestyle they only dreamed of. A lifestyle of effectiveness, free time, and fulfillment.
For them, the experience is priceless.
For me, the experience reminds me what I have been made to do.
Everyday I encounter incredible leaders who are gifted and skilled, but are running into a problem, roadblock, or blindspot they can't overcome.
I am privileged to help them work through what stands between them and the success they are looking for.
On the other side of those breakthroughs most leaders find a lifestyle they only dreamed of. A lifestyle of effectiveness, free time, and fulfillment. For them, the experience is priceless.
For me, the experience reminds me what I have been made to do.
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