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Vocation

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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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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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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New year, new habits

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

When starting new habits, don’t aim for perfection. Aim for progress and grace.

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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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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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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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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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A multiplicity of vocations

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

We can’t do everything. We need to trust that God is calling leaders — and congregations — to various meaningful commitments.

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