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Posts Tagged ‘D2MC’
3 Questions that Get Real and Move On
By: Jock Ficken
As leaders how often are we honest? I mean, really step back and take stock of what’s actually going on in our ministry culture? If we do, are we afraid … Continue reading
4 Ways to Keep Your Church a Fort
By: Jock Ficken
American churches are like forts. 30% of the members ride into the fort once a week and then they ride back out of the fort intending not to be influenced…or … Continue reading
Leave Behind & Take Away
By: Jock Ficken
5 Ways to Disciple Young Leaders
By: Jock Ficken
You may have noticed there aren’t many young leaders in most congregations today. Ain’t many young “anybodies” in most churches these days. We risk the death of the church in … Continue reading
Good Leaders Create Pain
By: Jock Ficken
Good leaders create pain for themselves and for those they lead from time to time. I was challenged a long time ago not to reduce my ministry leadership to the … Continue reading
CELEBRATE ALL GOD HAS DONE
By: Jock Ficken
Pass this on to a friend who would enjoy celebrating with us. Please like it and share it on Facebook or Twitter too. Thankful for you. Rejoice!
Nebo…Mount Nebo
By: Jock Ficken
The invincible walled city of Jericho was across the Jordan. Entry point to the Land Promised. Moses had lead the Israelites on the journey of a lifetime but he would … Continue reading
Will freelancing become normal for pastors and other ministry leaders in the church?
By: Jock Ficken
,Last week I referenced a “broken” or “soon to be broken” ministry/business model and that churches will be faced with how to: Aggressively live out the Mission of God to an emerging … Continue reading
Why Can’t I Disciple Leaders Like Jesus and Paul?
By: Jock Ficken
If the church is going to recapture the mission zeal of the New Testament or the mission zeal demonstrated in much of our own history, it will need to be … Continue reading
You Could Do This…3 Simple Steps
By: Jock Ficken
You could do this! I’m sure little Nathan’s parents gave him a “you could do this” for his entreprenurial adventure. Nathan wanted to earn some money in the neighborhood. His … Continue reading