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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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Leading Change: I Lived to Tell about It!

By: Jock Ficken

Over the last several weeks, we have: This week I’m continuing the storytelling I began last week about my experience in leading change. I shared about two of my early … Continue reading

My Experience in Leading Change

By: Jock Ficken

In the past weeks: You may be asking, does this really work in my church? I’m certainly no expert but I thought it best this week and next to lean … Continue reading

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5 Killers of Courage

By: Jock Ficken

There are 5 things that will kill courage that any leader, woman or man, needs to know and confront. They’re embedded in who we are. (And they’re adapted from Heifetz, … Continue reading

7 Common Mistakes Made When Leading Change

By: Jock Ficken

Last week we compared remembering the past for nostalgia or for future vision. Practically speaking, most of us are not able to pursue a compelling God-inspired future vision without first … Continue reading

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Vision vs. Nostalgia

By: Jock Ficken

PLI is marking its 25th anniversary of training leaders to be healthier, better leaders for the sake of the mission of God. God wants His lost people found! And He … Continue reading

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The Wind of the Spirit Fund

By: Jock Ficken

Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared my conversation with Cheryl Gieseke, a champion for PLI and young pastors and spouses. Last week we discussed the process Cheryl used to … Continue reading

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“PLI Checked All the Boxes”: Continuing the Conversation with Cheryl Gieseke

By: Jock Ficken

This week I’m continuing my conversation with Cheryl Gieseke, a champion for young pastors and spouses. But first, a word from one of the young pastors who has benefited from … Continue reading

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Meet a Champion for Young Pastors and Spouses

By: Jock Ficken

Today I want to look at the formation of young pastors and spouses, after three weeks of looking at how two PLI pastors prepared for and finished well, the incredible … Continue reading

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Leading While Leaving: An Interview with Mark Zehnder

By: Jock Ficken

Mark and Sharon Zehnder have been longtime champions of PLI. Mentors. Donors. Sharon was on staff for some years. Mark served as senior pastor in Omaha, Nebraska, for many years … Continue reading

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Building a Foundation that Will Live On

By: Jock Ficken

PLI has always placed a high value on a husband and wife learning together. Last week we listened in on the transition to retirement of Pastor Steve Sohns and Pastor … Continue reading

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