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Leadership

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Be faithful. Take risks. 

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Discerning how and when to take a risk is an essential skill for congregational leaders.

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The power of not knowing 

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Being willing to admit you don’t know can be a gift to your congregation.

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Honoring your elders

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

How do we continue to engage the more senior members of our congregations?

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What does it mean to “inspire”?

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

The key attributes of inspirational leadership are accessible to all of us.

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Shift the culture

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Changing organizational culture starts with identifying one high-impact behavior.

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Why people give

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

It’s important to know what motivates generosity

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Discerning the next move  

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Few decisions carry more weight than the choice to stay or leave a church.

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Got systems?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Strong leaders build systems that outlast them.

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Pathways to congregational resilience 

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

In a recent survey, one-third of congregations reported that they’re thriving

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Lead through gratitude

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

What if we took gratitude as seriously as strategic planning?

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Leadership and improvisation

Congregational leadership is seldom dull. Even before the pandemic, congregational life brought weekly challenges, opportunities and surprises. How leaders lead when the unexpected happens … well, that’s improvisation. This week, we hear from several leaders about what it takes to…

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