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Living on Advent time 

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The church’s ancient rhythms push back against our culture’s relentless pace

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Build the team you need 

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Find someone to annoy you out of your dreams.

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Are you a poet or a plumber?

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Leaders need to be able to focus on both the big picture and the mundane.

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Ministry relies on messaging

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The church sometimes has the right message – but the wrong way to share it

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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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You don’t know what you don’t see 

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Problems in our organization might be a result of our own blind spots

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Is your leadership style still working? 

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The leadership style you choose is not a one-and-done decision. It should adapt to your context.

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The heart of teamwork

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Ministry teams can be sources of prayer, discernment & mutual encouragement.

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Meetings make a difference 

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Administrative tasks are an essential part of flourishing ministry

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Be humble

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Pastors need not always be the person with the answers

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Strengthening your congregation in unpredictable ways

It’s been our core work at Alban for more than four decades now — strengthening congregations by supporting and equipping their leaders for the challenges and opportunities before them.  This week, we pause our look at the future for hybrid…

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