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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

12 Trends That Will Shape the Church in 2022

The hybrid-church model is the new normal in the midst of the pandemic, but what else will this year bring?

Why We Can’t Will Ourselves to Simplicity and Self-Control

And how the power of the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives.

Living Faithfully in a Culture of Moral Compromise

4 profound lessons we can learn from the story of Lot about sin, its consequences and our call as Christians.

A Note to Young Pastors: Stay Humble

God is forever at work refining us, defining us, confining us, maturing us, preparing us for more strategic service.

Valuing the Poor in Our Midst

How can we value and include people who are normally outcasts more in the life of the church.

3 Biblical Resolutions for Your Church to Adopt in the New Year

Insights from the early church that still resonate for the church today.

2 Ways Introverts Can Start Conversations With Strangers

Here's how introverts can lean into the mission of God.

Why Church Leaders Can’t Afford to Wait and See

The next season of ministry will require decisive leadership