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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By: Jock Ficken
The door to a vibrant, future church in 2030 swings on the hinges of relational discipleship! Here are 4 thoughts: I came into leadership in an era of “if you … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
What’s the quickest way to the greatest impact? For the sake of the Mission of God? Maybe “quickest” and “greatest” are not compatible when it comes to impact. Leaders often … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Get yourself in the mission game if you’re not there already! Don’t wait for all those folks to one day wake up and decide they should ask you about Jesus. … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
“I’m in church work so I’m around Christians all day. It’s not possible for me to meet people who don’t know Jesus.” Sound familiar? We often perceive roadblocks to living … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Over the last several decades, churches that experienced steady or rapid growth and people coming to faith in Jesus had congregational members who joyfully invited their friends, family, and neighbors … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Which would you choose to do mission? Being outfitted with a “program”? (there are lots of them) Or BEING the “Mission Program” yourself? My guess is that a lot of … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
The PLI community cares about leaders and the future of the church and the sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our pioneering spirit looks to journey toward new, … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
By: PLI Team
When I asked Tricia Foster, PLI alumni and discipleship huddle leader, what things Jesus taught her about discipleship through leading huddles, the first thing she said was “You don’t have … Continue reading
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