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What missional readiness looks like 

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Churches need new paradigms to develop a thriving missional culture.

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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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How to ask for help

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

When we ask others for help, we send an important message to those we serve

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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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Integrating work and rest

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

How can we weave rest more fully into our daily work?

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Prepare for something new 

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

The slower pace of summer is a great time to ask: “What is God up to now?”

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The purpose of a purpose

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Having a sense of purpose enables us to thrive under unfavorable conditions.

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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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Teaching people to lead 

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Christian leadership development is inseparable from Christian discipleship.

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New purposes for old buildings

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

To relocate or repurpose? As buildings age, congregations must discern how to move forward.

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