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The power of small churches

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

For small churches, size is not a liability but an invitation

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Preaching to the congregation you can’t see

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Consider virtual worshippers when preparing for the preaching moment.

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Can economic development be spiritual work?

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Economic development requires taking seriously the full lives of our neighbors.

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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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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.

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Preach to the disillusioned

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

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

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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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Myth-Busting: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Competence, and the Clergy

Bill sat across from his counselor and recounted the pain of the last eighteen months. After nine years at First Church, he had taken a well-deserved sabbatical to travel, reflect, study, and pray. On his first Sunday back at the…

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