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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

Small Church, Big Potential

It's the nature of God to use small things for his glory

5 Things to Consider When Services Have Fewer People

Does your church publish attendance for all members to see? This question might cause a level of concern. We know that fewer churches publish attendance records than at any point in the past few decades.

How to Keep Going When Your Faith Is Shaken

Review God’s faithfulness in my own life. When I take this step, I generally write a list of the ways God’s always taken care of me. When I see His past-tense care in front of me, it’s a reminder to trust Him with my present-tense questions.

How to Reach More People Through Texting

Instead of making texting the enemy, here are ways to leverage it to reach people.

When Teams Fight for a Breakthrough

When your church has a barrier to break through, it’s not just one gifted leader that makes it happen. It’s the strength found in the culture of a team and how they work together that allows the breakthrough.

The Opportunity in Ordinary Life

Every one of us has a private village. This circle is where we can most effectively share what Jesus has done for us and for others.

A Liturgy for Missions Leaders

Reflections for the well-worn leader of global missions

How to Spot Surface Leadership

Perhaps you’ve seen this before or maybe you’ve been guilty of providing shallow leadership. For seasons, at least, I am not too proud to admit I certainly have. And these times are easy to identify by the teams we lead.