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Blog
Benefits of Pruning
By: Jock Ficken
It’s no secret that the Church in the U.S. is struggling and declining; it’s been well-documented in many places. And it’s no secret that this places enormous pressures on pastors … Continue reading
Leading through Service
By: Jock Ficken
Across PLI, I see leaders who are masters at leading as servants. They invest in relationships. They know it’s the currency with which they will lead long into the future. … Continue reading
An Incredible Story from Ethiopia
By: Jock Ficken
And an Incredible Opportunity Last week I shared some recent discoveries. And, I asked you to watch for this week’s announcement and invitation to help! The Christian Church in Africa … Continue reading
Some Recent Discoveries
By: Jock Ficken
Late this summer we began partnering with leaders in the PLI family to host regional catalyst gatherings. Church leaders have been bringing: Formal and informal leaders Young adults who hold … Continue reading
Two Types of Leaders that the Church Needs
By: Jock Ficken
Whether woman or man, baptized or clergy, you most likely align with one of these two: NEW, YOUNG LEADERS You’re new to the leadership thing. Younger. Newer. Short track record. … Continue reading
Gathering with Young Leaders
By: Jock Ficken
1,000 Young Leaders hosted the 4th Annual Gathering in Nashville this summer. Some fun facts: Our leadership journey integrates into our young leaders’ daily lives, but the Annual Gathering in … Continue reading
Stages of Retirement…and What We Can Learn about Leadership
By: Jock Ficken
No matter your age or stage in life—pastor, spouse, esteemed lay leader—I have a short Ted Talk, “The 4 Stages of Retirement,” that I want to recommend. First, a bit … Continue reading
College Football & Discipleship
By: Jock Ficken
College football finally gets started in a week. The Nebraska Cornhuskers play Northwestern in Ireland in what’s termed Week 0! Most know that in Nebraska, there are two seasons: football … Continue reading
Mistake: I Didn’t Say Thank You Enough
By: Jock Ficken
Churches need leaders… Because churches often don’t know what to do, and Because they don’t know how to work together to do it! Agree? And, when leaders don’t know what … Continue reading
I Never Trained Anyone
By: Jock Ficken
If you’ve missed the previous posts in our summer series, you can find them here: Time for Adventure and a Return to Learning The Leadership Adventure Continues Adventures in Relationships … Continue reading