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Posts Tagged ‘Senior Leader’
Senior Leader 2022 Fall// Immersion 1
By: Sarah Oestermeyer
Senior Leader 2020 Phoenix // Immersion 4
By: Sarah Greiner
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Arlington Heights, IL
A Look at (almost) Post-Pandemic Ministry in Suburban Boston
By: Jock Ficken
An Interview with Eric Sahlberg I recently sat down with Pastor Eric Sahlberg to talk about leading on the other side (almost?) of the pandemic in suburban Boston. Eric is succeeding a gifted, long-tenured pastor who recently retired. COVID disrupted the smooth transition that was planned. Eric is humble, thoughtful, a champion of D2MC and … Continue reading
Senior Leader 2020 Phoenix // Immersion 1
By: Sarah Greiner
Senior Leader 2018 Southwest // Immersion 4
By: Rule29
Don’t Let COVID-19 Control Your Church’s Future
By: Gail & Jock Ficken
It’s difficult not to! Right? To not let COVID-19 control your church’s future? We get it. It’s overwhelming. We get bad news coupled with confusing signals. It creates uncertainty. And trying to understand congregational life? We have mixed messages from members. Mixed metrics. At PLI, just like you, there’s a lot we don’t know but … Continue reading
The Church Needs 2 Types of Leaders
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. Genuine. You’re eager…or reluctant. You’ve been… Elected. Called. Nominated. Recruited. Convinced. Whatever! (You might be a 1000 Young Leader.) Your eye is likely on the … Continue reading
Six Energy Outputs for Top Level Leaders
By: Jock Ficken
Leadership takes energy. However if you’re like me you don’t have a never ending supply. Here are six places to focus your energy that will multiply your efforts. 1 Enter New Territory. Build relationships with spiritual sojourners outside your ministry context. You’ll gain insight that can unlock a mission future. AND be nimble. The culture changes … Continue reading
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