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By: Jock Ficken
If you asked the crowd of women and men that began Leadership Essentials in Nebraska this spring, they would quickly tell you: It’s the pastor’s responsibility to help shape a … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
This is the first of 4 weeks on “how we’re doing as pastors” and “how the church is doing at taking care of the mission entrusted to it by Jesus … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
I occasionally listen to a podcast by John Ortberg. A few months ago he did a series on spiritual disciplines that was good for my soul. I listened again recently. … Continue reading
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
By: Jock Ficken
Tim Fangmeier has been a champion of sabbaticals for pastors and staff longer than I’ve realized that I’m not invincible! Tim and his team have an incredible resource at Ministry … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
We’ve been talking all things PLI and Ethiopia with PLI’s international director Dr. Scott Rische. (A Look Inside the Training of 20,000 in Ethiopia and PLI’s Beginning in Ethiopia.) Today, … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
In last week’s interview with Dr. Scott Rische, PLI’s international director, you saw a close-up look at PLI’s training focus on the Mission of God and leaders leading with character! … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
I sat down with Dr. Scott Rische last week to talk about Ethiopia and the rapid growth of Christianity, PLI’s training, the need for humble, godly leaders, and so much … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Getting outside the church walls to serve and represent the love of Jesus to people around you is a difficult step for many churches and for many of us as … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
This week I’d like you to lean back and just smile with me! Okay? The Senior Leader learning community met in Tampa a few weeks ago. The entire immersion centered … Continue reading