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Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category

The Christmas Two-Thirds

By: Jock Ficken

I just read that for two-thirds of us, our emotional health gets worse during the Christmas season. That would mean that two-thirds of the people you saw coming and going … Continue reading

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7 Steps to Better Focus for Christian Leadership

By: Jock Ficken

Most leaders don’t focus well. Life just happens. Leaders don’t prioritize. Next year will look a lot like last year. A little better…a little worse. There’s something inherently evil in … Continue reading

Who is Supporting You?

By: Jock Ficken

This is the final installment reflecting on how the Mission of God is fairing in our U.S. churches along with the pastors who lead it! Our first post in the … Continue reading

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Get Into Relationship and Community

By: Jock Ficken

Several years ago we did a series of blogs based on the Notre Dame “Flourishing in Ministry” research and writing. It spoke of having: Funny thing, I process those things … Continue reading

Intercept Entropy

By: Jock Ficken

I occasionally listen to a podcast by John Ortberg. A few months ago he did a series on spiritual disciplines that was good for my soul. I listened again recently. … Continue reading

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Sabbatical Makes a Difference

By: Jock Ficken

This week we continue the interview with Rev. Tim Fangemeier, and get into some more of the details of sabbatical. Read the first part of the interview here. Tim, you … Continue reading

Why You Need a Sabbatical

By: Jock Ficken

Tim Fangmeier has been a champion of sabbaticals for pastors and staff longer than I’ve realized that I’m not invincible! Tim and his team have an incredible resource at Ministry … Continue reading

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A Look Inside the Training of 20,000 Leaders in Ethiopia

By: Jock Ficken

I sat down with Dr. Scott Rische last week to talk about Ethiopia and the rapid growth of Christianity, PLI’s training, the need for humble, godly leaders, and so much … Continue reading

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A Creative Way to Screen Candidates for Your Next Pastor

By: Jock Ficken

This week I’d like you to lean back and just smile with me! Okay? The Senior Leader learning community met in Tampa a few weeks ago. The entire immersion centered … Continue reading

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5 Truths about Emotional Intelligence

By: Jock Ficken

The Senior Leader cohort recently spent a day around Emotional Intelligence as it relates to leading high performing teams. It was an exceptional day! To be honest, I was taking … Continue reading

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