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Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category
4 Things Great Leaders Never Do
By: Jock Ficken
Good congregational leadership is imperative! Good congregational leadership can be developed! Here are 4 things good church leaders never do! Good Leaders never blame circumstances or other people for … Continue reading
Summer’s Here! Refresh!
By: Jock Ficken
5 Things to Remember about Leading Change
By: Jock Ficken
Change for the sake of change is never good. It’s a waste of time, or worse, an abuse of people. It’s the issue that’s in front of every pastor and … Continue reading
The 10 Imperceptible Leader Drifts
By: Jock Ficken
No leader, woman or man, drifts toward a preferred destination! [bctt tweet=”Self-leadership is among the most difficult of leadership assignments.” username=”pliexperience”] Congregations today desperately need leaders who can point them … Continue reading
It’s Fun to be a Leader…Again
By: Jock Ficken
It’s fun to be a leader again! Have you been there? After a season of congregational leadership not being fun, you step out of the forest and into the bright … Continue reading
Here’s to the Dispassionate Leader!
By: Jock Ficken
Leaders need to be dispassionate — at times! I’m a champion for leaders leading with passion. Hearts fully engaged. Leaning forward. Willing to take on the “uphillness” of holding out … Continue reading
I’ve Got One More Good Run in Me
By: Jock Ficken
Gail and I have opportunity to be in conversations with PLI family across all age groups, from those entering PLI in their 20s and all the way to those in … Continue reading
3 Questions that Get Real and Move On
By: Jock Ficken
As leaders how often are we honest? I mean, really step back and take stock of what’s actually going on in our ministry culture? If we do, are we afraid … Continue reading
Do you invest or curse?
By: Jock Ficken
A few years ago I had an early morning flight from Buffalo. Eight inches of snow on the way. “Good thing I’m getting out early,” I told the shuttle driver. … Continue reading
6 Energy OUTputs that Could Boost Your Ministry
By: Jock Ficken
I’m an enthusiastic plodder. (Find that in Strength Finders!) I distribute leadership energy…strategically. Or, occasionally simply because I don’t know what else to do. Let me commend 3 from time to time … Continue reading