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Reframe failure

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

New programs aren’t either successes or failures, but chances to experiment

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Leading in the weeds

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

3 questions to ask next time you are bogged down with administrative tasks

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Find your prophetic voice 

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

A prophetic church is not just reactive. It is visionary. 

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How are you holding up?

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The work is infinite; you are not. Admitting this isn’t failure.

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A way forward

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The more things change, the clearer leaders need to be about what will not.

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Limitations help us innovate 

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

What if we talked about the limitations we face as invitations?

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Staying connected to the vine 

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Our capacity to thrive in leadership is rooted in our connection to Christ

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Think like a new pastor

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Sometimes you don’t have to go anywhere to be a new pastor.

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What can we do together? 

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

What small steps could you take to foster a more connected and cooperative culture?

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Leading despite fear

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Fear will always be part of leadership. But it doesn’t have to be the driver.

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