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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

7 Things Churches Do That Make New People Want to Stay

How many of these things does your church do effectively?

The Changing Face of Missions in the Digital Age

It’s time to shift from primarily thinking about missions in terms of geographical boundaries, and start thinking in terms of digital boundaries.

What Story Does Your Facility Tell?

Determine Your Church’s Unique Story and How to Share It

5 Evangelism Tips for Your Small Group

Simple and quick exercises added to small-group meetings can encourage people to take their faith stories into the community.

Moving Beyond Compassion Fatigue

We're bombarded daily by appeals from people in need. It's important that we take steps to stave off compassion fatigue.

When God Isn’t Answering Your Prayers

4 questions to ask when you feel like he is silent.

From Distraction to Devotion

Refocusing on evangelism in a world filled with distractions.

10 Things Trending in the Church for 2022

What can we know about the coming year from this year’s data?