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Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category
7 Pandemic Essentials and 8 Ways to Stabilize Congregational Giving
By: Jock Ficken
Again, thanks for leading. For praying, communicating, guiding, listening, remembering the mission. Allow me six leader guesses… You’re starting to realize COVID-19 and “shelter in place” isn’t going away quickly … Continue reading
3 Different Leaders. 3 Different Results.
By: Jock Ficken
There’s really only one way to get to a vibrant 2030 church… no matter your tactics or plan. The journey requires stepping into the chasm.
20 More Reasons Your Pastor Might not Finish Well 40 Years from Now
By: Jock Ficken
For 20 years PLI has been a big fan of pastors and their spouses! We’re eager to invest in them, to see their congregations vital and reaching people with the … Continue reading
20 Reasons Your New Pastor Might not Finish Well 40 Years from Now
By: Jock Ficken
20 years ago PLI began with a simple equation… When pastors and spouses become better, healthier leaders The people they lead benefit, and The congregation has greater capacity to reach … Continue reading
5 More Things I Got Right as a Leader
By: Jock Ficken
Last week I shared 5 things I got right. Here’s 5 more that come to mind. After 5 things I wish I had learned sooner My 5 biggest mistakes. 5 … Continue reading
5 Things I Got Right as a Leader
By: Jock Ficken
Gail and I served in a Chicago-area congregation for 25 years. We arrived on the 125th anniversary. Left at the 150th anniversary. I already shared 5 Things I Wish I had … Continue reading
My 5 Biggest Mistakes
By: Jock Ficken
Last week I shared 5 things I wish I had learned sooner. Here are my 5 biggest mistakes as a congregational leader: 1 – INVEST IN LEADERS. I didn’t consistently … Continue reading
5 Things I Wish I Had Learned Sooner as a Leader
By: Jock Ficken
Here are 5 Things I Wish I Had Learned Sooner as a Congregational Leader: “Leadership Essentials is the first place in my entire life I saw a healthy way to … Continue reading
5 Facts about Congregational Leaders
By: Jock Ficken
Five facts about congregational leaders. Most leaders overestimate what can be accomplished in 3 months and underestimate what can be accomplished in 3 years. Most leaders avoid the single, large, … Continue reading
This We Must Do! 3 Simple Questions to Answer
By: Jock Ficken
Most congregational leaders and leadership groups lack FOCUS. The urgent constantly distracts from the important. Clear, singular focus: “This we must do!” See the note to the right about the … Continue reading