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Archive for the ‘Mission’ Category
PLI in South Africa
By: Jock Ficken
PLI Learning Communities have been in full action this fall all across the United States and in countries around the globe. It’s difficult for me to imagine all the leaders … Continue reading
In Their Words: We Support PLI Because…
By: Jock Ficken
Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about ways you can support mission and leaders here in the U.S. and around the world. We first talked about how to support … Continue reading
Support Mission and Leaders Around the World
By: Jock Ficken
Would you consider adding PLI’s international training to your congregation’s mission budget this year? And let us know your plans?…so we can plan? One of the great joys for me … Continue reading
Support the Leaders Coming Up Behind You
By: Jock Ficken
Every once in a while I stand in a living room somewhere in the United States telling the incredible story of what God is doing through PLI. Almost always a … Continue reading
What’s Different in Ethiopia?
By: Jock Ficken
We’ve been talking all things PLI and Ethiopia with PLI’s international director Dr. Scott Rische. (A Look Inside the Training of 20,000 in Ethiopia and PLI’s Beginning in Ethiopia.) Today, … Continue reading
PLI’s Beginning in Ethiopia
By: Jock Ficken
In last week’s interview with Dr. Scott Rische, PLI’s international director, you saw a close-up look at PLI’s training focus on the Mission of God and leaders leading with character! … Continue reading
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
6 Comparisons with Africa
By: Jock Ficken
This is a big PLI week. Thanks to the generous support of churches and individuals… You already know the church in Africa is growing very fast, from 10 million in … Continue reading
Would Your Church Include PLI’s International Training in its Missions Budget?
By: Jock Ficken
It’s a busy time around PLI! U.S. Learning Communities met in North Carolina last week. There’s one in Chicago this week, with more to follow in the Twin Cities, Lincoln, … Continue reading
A Simple Solution for Reaching People
By: Jock Ficken
“So, did you grow up around here?” I was in North Dakota. Gail and I were driving home from vacation. (Beautiful drive!) It’s a question I often ask when meeting … Continue reading