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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
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
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
Why We Can’t Stay Here
By: Jock Ficken
Leaders articulate vision! They offer a preferred future. They also articulate WHY WE CAN’T STAY HERE. My early leader years? Lots of vision! I ignored WHY WE CAN’T STAY HERE, … Continue reading
Words for Your Leadership Soul
By: Jock Ficken
This week I want to offer some good words for your leadership soul… and the souls of your leaders! Last week, I started reading/listening to the Gospel of Matthew with … Continue reading
Get Started Right in 2022
By: Jock Ficken
Things you may not know about PLI… Actually, all 3 of these initiatives—that maybe you didn’t know—wouldn’t happen without generous donors like you! We thank you for your support! Here’s … Continue reading
A Final Word to You in 2021
By: Jock Ficken
My sense is that it’s important today to simply say that your leadership is critical. Who you are and what you do in the Kingdom is critical. Most would say … Continue reading
Sticks and Stones…but Words Never Hurt?
By: Jock Ficken
Last week we noted that 51% of mainline pastors are thinking of calling it quits according to Barna! Obviously, that reality cuts deeply in this audience and spares few. Remember … Continue reading
51% of Pastors are Considering Quitting Right Now!
By: Jock Ficken
If you are a pastor-leader right now, this statistic probably comes as no surprise. You probably know people who have thought about quitting. Maybe you have thought about quitting. And … Continue reading