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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

When Should a Church Use NDAs?

When it comes to protecting a company’s products and technology from competitors, this is all well and good. What isn’t well and good is when NDAs are used to protect leaders and organizations from bad behavior.

How to Grow a Small Church

Pastoring a small church usually means the pastor has to do everything himself. But there are a number of advantages to that.  The pastor has fewer leaders to deal with, he can know all the members, and change can come more quickly with fewer people.

Which Visionary Type Best Describes You?

Vision is powerful, but its beauty fades quickly if it never comes to pass.

How I Marry Evangelism and Social Action

Evangelism and social action are not antithetical, but close friends.

Solving a Problem—A Matter of Perspective

I should be conscious of the fact I may not solve everyone’s concern with the problem.

What Is Eternity-Minded Stewardship?

Jesus sees our hearts and knows us well. He doesn’t call all disciples to give away everything. He does call us to take radical action that breaks our bondage to money and possessions, freeing us to live under His lordship.

Is Your Church an Oak or a Petunia?

Not long ago, I compared the list of growing, influential churches in the United States over a timespan of just under half a century (46 years).

Why People Give (Or Don’t)

Unpacking the motivations behind giving