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Posts Tagged ‘New Breakthroughs New Celebrations’
Get Into Relationship and Community
By: Jock Ficken
Several years ago we did a series of blogs based on the Notre Dame “Flourishing in Ministry” research and writing. It spoke of having: Funny thing, I process those things … Continue reading
Sabbatical Makes a Difference
By: Jock Ficken
This week we continue the interview with Rev. Tim Fangemeier, and get into some more of the details of sabbatical. Read the first part of the interview here. Tim, you … Continue reading
Do the Important Stuff
By: Sherrah Behrens
“WOW! THERE MUST BE SOME REALLY GOOD STUFF HAPPENING HERE!” That was the response of a couple of leaders attending the conference our congregation hosted some years ago. Several years … Continue reading
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
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
A Simple Word & A Simple Story
By: Jock Ficken
I’m prompted to offer a simple word and a simple story. The Word Thanks! Thanks for the sacrifices and risks that you make for the Gospel to be shared 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
How is Your Relational and Emotional Health?
By: Jock Ficken
This is an exciting blog to write. You already know that the PLI family is an incredibly encouraging and supportive family. Especially while you lead in these uncertain times. Two … Continue reading
Leading with Integrity
By: Jock Ficken
An Interview with Diane Bahn Diane Bahn wraps up an incredible run leading with integrity on the PLI team as she retires this month. I recently sat down with her … Continue reading
Thank You
By: Jock Ficken
If you read this blog regularly, there’s a high probability you made a financial gift to PLI last month or sometime last year. Whether you did or not, I want … Continue reading