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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.

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?

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.

Music and the soul of a congregation

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

The music we sing is never just about preference. It is about formation.

Preach to the disillusioned

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

On any given Sunday, the pews contain those who are disillusioned

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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Sacred practices for distracted minds

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Distraction is a spiritual dilemma. How do we train our minds on God?

Why people give

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

It’s important to know what motivates generosity

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.

Got systems?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Strong leaders build systems that outlast them.

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