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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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Is it Safe? Is it Smart?

By: Jock Ficken

Recognize it or not, you probably filter almost every action, initiative, decision, adaptation, plan, or program through two questions: Is it safe? Is it smart?  Now, whether you realize it … Continue reading

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Rebuilding Community In and Around Your Congregation

By: Jock Ficken

A Conversation with Debbie Teike Earlier this year I sat down with Debbie Teike, a long time member and mentor within the PLI family. Debbie is the designer/builder of The … Continue reading

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Leading with What’s Left

By: Jock Ficken

Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them “I’m not sure how much I have left.” There have been a few pivotal moments/seasons in my leadership years where I’ve hauntingly … Continue reading

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What Can Discipleship Training Look Like?

By: Jock Ficken

Last fall I was in Appleton, WI. The pastors there had gathered a group of young adults…not married, married, married with little kids, etc. to invite them to join 1,000 … Continue reading

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A Year Like No Other!

By: Jock Ficken

You make PLI happen! Thank you. You’re a participant. A champion. A donor. A coach. An international partner. A tireless advocate and encourager. You’re a Leader! And…you make PLI happen. … Continue reading

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Outsourcing the Mission of God

By: Jock Ficken

Outsourcing. Lots of churches do it. PLI does it. We outsource certain functions to people or companies with greater expertise or specialization that can do a specific task in a better … Continue reading

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3 Immigrants Who Made a Difference in my Life and a Book to Make Sense of It

By: Jock Ficken

I grew up on a farm in Nebraska. It was “the good life”…according to the state motto. While I learned that God was omnipresent in my years of confirmation instruction, I … Continue reading

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2 Questions Forward-Looking Leaders Ask

By: Jock Ficken

Here are the two big questions being asked by church leaders who are looking forward! How do I or we (as a church) disciple people? What does that actually look … Continue reading

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What You Can Do if You Think Your Church is Failing

By: Jock Ficken

80% of U.S. churches… Worship less than 100. Face steady to rapid decline. Possess collective memories of being 2 times or 10 times larger. Leaders and members are taunted with … Continue reading

Lead with a “Thank You”

By: Jock Ficken

Congregational leaders need to be bold masters at graciously navigating change. It’s essential to faithfully living out the vision that God has for your congregation—or people will never be touched … Continue reading

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