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Make meetings matter

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Seminaries don’t teach you how to plan meetings, but how you run them matters.

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Choose the right response to conflict  

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Congregations are never conflict-free

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Why generosity matters

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

“Generosity” shouldn’t be limited to meeting the church’s operational budget.

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The danger of heroic leadership

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Do you know what you need to do?

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Stay fruitful under pressure 

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

We cannot eliminate pressure from our lives and work as ministry leaders.

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Is your leadership strategy grounded in hope?

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

How do we offer faithful leadership when navigating this moment of uncertainty?

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Tell great stories

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Good stories are the lifeblood of great leadership.

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What’s your theology of delegation? 

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Delegation requires both humility and discernment

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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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