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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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Some Recent Discoveries

By: Jock Ficken

Late this summer we began partnering with leaders in the PLI family to host regional catalyst gatherings. Church leaders have been bringing: Formal and informal leaders Young adults who hold … Continue reading

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Two Types of Leaders that the Church Needs

By: Jock Ficken

Whether woman or man, baptized or clergy, you most likely align with one of these two: NEW, YOUNG LEADERS You’re new to the leadership thing. Younger. Newer. Short track record. … Continue reading

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Gathering with Young Leaders

By: Jock Ficken

1,000 Young Leaders hosted the 4th Annual Gathering in Nashville this summer. Some fun facts: Our leadership journey integrates into our young leaders’ daily lives, but the Annual Gathering in … Continue reading

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Stages of Retirement…and What We Can Learn about Leadership

By: Jock Ficken

No matter your age or stage in life—pastor, spouse, esteemed lay leader—I have a short Ted Talk, “The 4 Stages of Retirement,” that I want to recommend. First, a bit … Continue reading

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College Football & Discipleship

By: Jock Ficken

College football finally gets started in a week. The Nebraska Cornhuskers play Northwestern in Ireland in what’s termed Week 0! Most know that in Nebraska, there are two seasons: football … Continue reading

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Mistake: I Didn’t Say Thank You Enough

By: Jock Ficken

Churches need leaders…  Because churches often don’t know what to do, and Because they don’t know how to work together to do it! Agree? And, when leaders don’t know what … Continue reading

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I Never Trained Anyone

By: Jock Ficken

If you’ve missed the previous posts in our summer series, you can find them here: Time for Adventure and a Return to Learning The Leadership Adventure Continues Adventures in Relationships … Continue reading

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Slaying the “It Won’t Work Here” Mindset

By: Jock Ficken

This summer we’ve invited ourselves to return to a season of adventure and discovery…to admit that all things in leadership and ministry are different. They aren’t what they used to … Continue reading

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Try Having a Little Fun Together

By: Jock Ficken

Every high performing team that I’ve ever experienced or led learned how to: Here’s the reality: All, or almost all, have leaders who shoulder heavy burdens of responsibility. This audience is well … Continue reading

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Adventures in Relationships

By: Jock Ficken

This is a tricky one: Navigating relationships as a congregational leader in today’s world. You’ve told your teenage kids (if you have them): Show me your 5 best friends and … Continue reading

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