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By: Jock Ficken
My first year as a pastor, as a leader of a congregation, was a shaky one. I arrived, and… By Labor Day was the assistant. By Christmas was the solo. … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Let’s be brief this week… Here are 4 Simple and Important Steps in Leading Your Leaders Celebrate What You’ve Accomplished in the Last Two Months! You’re doing things today that … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Thanks for Leading! Last week Gail and I shared the 6 questions you and your congregational leaders need to be asking to do more with less in the coming season. … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
COVID-19/post COVID-19 will have far reaching effects on your church: There’s a great opportunity. A vibrant future waits on the other side. Bring your team/board close. Do the hard work … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 During times of uncertainty and crisis, … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Easter has come. He is Risen. He is Risen indeed! You made it. The future looks bright! It’s just more difficult getting there than most of us thought! There are … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Undoubtedly you’ve poured enormous leadership energy into innovating the last few weeks. Preparing for “this” week. Well done. On Monday morning congregational leaders all across the US will wake up … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
Again, thanks for leading. For praying, communicating, guiding, listening, remembering the mission. Allow me six leader guesses… You’re starting to realize COVID-19 and “shelter in place” isn’t going away quickly … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
What you should do NOW! The world faces unprecedented times right now. While some of us may remember the 2008 financial crisis, 9/11, the oil crisis of the 1970’s–no one has … Continue reading
By: Jock Ficken
First, simply…thanks for leading! Your congregation needs you to lead right now and you’re doing it. Like it or not…you’re doing it. So, thanks. There’s been more innovation and change … Continue reading