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Graveyard wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Am I laboring at something permanent and enduring?

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Good friction, bad friction

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Understanding how to use good friction to your advantage can help you lead.

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The right kind of wrong

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Leaders must sit with failure long enough to see what it has to teach us.

Leading is learning

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

What’s on your “to-learn” list?

What kind of leader are you?

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

And what kind of leader are you becoming?

Authentic humanity and artificial intelligence

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Ministry, at its core, is about human and spiritual formation.

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Making hard decisions

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

How do you care for your soul while making hard decisions?

Reclaim the gift of rest

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Both work and rest shape us in meaningful ways. Is it time for you to enter a season of rest?

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Spirit-led leaders

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

The Spirit equips leaders to discern God’s wisdom when we’re sitting with questions that don’t have easy answers.

Courageous congregations

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Let’s challenge our people to do more than sit back and watch.

Prince R. Rivers