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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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We provide a number of resources and materials to educate both our participants and the general public on effective leadership principles.
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Acceptance. Grace. Forgiveness. For You.
By: Jock Ficken
Maundy Thursday today. “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” (Matthew … Continue reading
You Can Keep Unlocking the Doors, or…
By: Jock Ficken
Ten or 15 years from now, there won’t be much left in most of today’s churches…or in most church bodies. Look at what’s unraveled in the last 5 years. The … Continue reading
3 Do I Have What It Takes? Part 3
By: Jock Ficken
When you do the hard work of self leadership you end up doing more of… the stuff that stirs your soul. the stuff that you want to spend the rest … Continue reading
Do I Have What it Takes? Part 2
By: Jock Ficken
When someone starts a small business, the organizational chart looks a bit like this. Many church leaders function the same way! The vast majority of congregational leaders have similar org … Continue reading
3 Reasons Leaders Question their Ability
By: Jock Ficken
Do I have what it takes to lead? It can hit leaders at most any age, most any season. It has hit me… In my early years…when harsh realities met … Continue reading
Is Anyone Out There? Does Anyone Care?
By: Jock Ficken
Do you ever wonder who really cares about you? What you’re doing? The sacrifices you’re making in your congregation so people can grow…be discipled…come to faith? And especially…if you’re the … Continue reading
3 Simple Reflections and Pictures!
By: Jock Ficken
1 – JOIN THE 1000YOUNGLEADER TEAM IF YOU’RE IN PHOENIX THIS WEEK! (OR… invite PLI to come share about 1000YL and sending missionaries into the 74.3 million millennial mission field … Continue reading
Grief
By: Jock Ficken
Leaders mostly miss that when a congregation navigates any type of change, people in their congregations experience a sense of loss. Loss of… The familiar What to Expect “I know … Continue reading
The #1 Big Challenge to Change in Your Congregation
By: Jock Ficken
Most churches long to have wider influence—not a shrinking influence—in their communities. But getting there is difficult! It’s even more difficult now than it was 20 years ago when PLI … Continue reading
Look Into the Future
By: Jock Ficken
As a leader, it’s your job to be looking out into the future of your congregation, your ministry, your organization! Seeing the bigger picture Looking at your stated mission. Have … Continue reading