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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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Why We Can’t Stay Here

By: Jock Ficken

Leaders articulate vision! They offer a preferred future. They also articulate WHY WE CAN’T STAY HERE. My early leader years? Lots of vision! I ignored WHY WE CAN’T STAY HERE, … Continue reading

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Words for Your Leadership Soul

By: Jock Ficken

This week I want to offer some good words for your leadership soul… and the souls of your leaders! Last week, I started reading/listening to the Gospel of Matthew with … Continue reading

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Get Started Right in 2022

By: Jock Ficken

Things you may not know about PLI…  Actually, all 3 of these initiatives—that maybe you didn’t know—wouldn’t happen without generous donors like you! We thank you for your support! Here’s … Continue reading

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A Final Word to You in 2021

By: Jock Ficken

My sense is that it’s important today to simply say that your leadership is critical. Who you are and what you do in the Kingdom is critical. Most would say … Continue reading

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Sticks and Stones…but Words Never Hurt?

By: Jock Ficken

Last week we noted that 51% of mainline pastors are thinking of calling it quits according to Barna! Obviously, that reality cuts deeply in this audience and spares few. Remember … Continue reading

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51% of Pastors are Considering Quitting Right Now!

By: Jock Ficken

If you are a pastor-leader right now, this statistic probably comes as no surprise. You probably know people who have thought about quitting. Maybe you have thought about quitting. And … Continue reading

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An Easy Winner with Long Term Payoffs

By: Jock Ficken

Are you a pastor? You might be in the 51% (Barna) that’s seriously thinking about leaving the ministry and taking on a new career path! (More on that next week!) … Continue reading

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A Gift of Rest & Thanks

By: Jock Ficken

I am so excited to wish you a blessed Thanksgiving… and to share this gift with you! You know that the PLI family places great value on you and loves … Continue reading

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Lead with Courage and Resilience

By: Jock Ficken

Jesus came to transform the world. How did it happen that as His followers, when faced with adversity, we drift away from transformational influence and simply aim to survive? To … Continue reading

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Inside the Minds of Godly Young Adults

By: Jock Ficken

I have 4 things I’d like to share with you today! And be sure to see the pictures below of some of the leaders who attended the St. Louis D2MC … Continue reading

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