PLI is devoted to empowering leaders for wider influence for the sake of the gospel in their communities and effective leadership in their ministries. Learn more about our vision and process here.
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By: Jock Ficken
My first year as a pastor, as a leader of a congregation, was a shaky one. I arrived, and… By Labor Day was the assistant. By Christmas was the solo. … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Thanks for Leading! Last week Gail and I shared the 6 questions you and your congregational leaders need to be asking to do more with less in the coming season. … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
COVID-19/post COVID-19 will have far reaching effects on your church: There’s a great opportunity. A vibrant future waits on the other side. Bring your team/board close. Do the hard work … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 During times of uncertainty and crisis, … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Easter has come. He is Risen. He is Risen indeed! You made it. The future looks bright! It’s just more difficult getting there than most of us thought! There are … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
First, simply…thanks for leading! Your congregation needs you to lead right now and you’re doing it. Like it or not…you’re doing it. So, thanks. There’s been more innovation and change … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
It’s an exercise in being out of control. Corporately… Nationally… World-wide-ly. Out of control. We’ve never been here before! Coronavirus. From a news feed from a distant city in China … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Last week we began to pursue how to make sense of getting from “here” to “there” in 2030. Here’s the Dilemma There are roughly 350,000 churches in the United States … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
…and then we took a break for Christmas and the New Year! Responses? Totally fine to disagree. Right? Totally fine to live in denial. For a while. Right? What’s difficult … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
You’ve read our 2030 reality for the established church! (here and here). You’ve considered our snapshot of a vibrant 2030 church that has emerged! You’ve done well. It was not … Continue reading