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Pantano Christian Church: A Change of Life

Making people feel welcome is everyone’s job. Pantano sees a wide diversity in the congregation across nearly every demographic: ethnicity, race, socioeconomic, etc.

The Comeback Church: Seizing the Cultural Moment

Take another look at what Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Who’s Up Next?

“A leader’s legacy doesn’t matter more than the legacy of Jesus Christ, so I am going to take the time it takes to pour into the next people who are going to come do what I am [doing].” —Hayden Gregory

What You Need to Know About Volunteers

The more ministry programs and events your church offers, the more volunteers you’ll need. Focused ministry means less competition for people’s time and attention.

Keeping Your Church Young and Vibrant

Traits of churches that thrive for the long haul

3 Considerations When Church Shopping

One of the reasons why we should commit ourselves to a local church is so that the faith community can help us grow in our faith.

Warning: Churches Talk About Everything But Evangelism

Evangelism is dead or dying in most American churches. Perhaps God is awakening you and your church to reverse this reality in his power.

Why Healthy Churches Are Messy

Why do some healthy churches look unhealthy from the outside?

Following Jesus Is a Life-Changing Act

To follow Jesus means that your heart is fully His, not divided in its loyalties. Jesus didn’t want little professions and half-hearted commitments or weak, watered-down responses.

Reaching Smallville: What Happens When Rural Pastors Band Together

Jesus cares deeply about small towns and small communities and places that no one’s ever heard of before.

What Can We Learn From Children’s Ministry in Ecuador?

"When a child’s life is being changed for good, it’s natural for the parents to be willing to help out. "