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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

The Hybrid Future of the Church

The future of the church is neither in-person nor online. It's both.

3 Things Grace Accomplishes That Religion Never Can

The scandal of grace at the heart of the gospel

Whose Side Is Jesus On?

If you wanted Jesus for your side, he disappointed you. If you wanted Jesus for Jesus, he quenched you.

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Anxiety

How I deal with my anxiety and encourage others to do the same

Living in the Peace of God

Where to find the peace of God in the circumstances of life

3 Levels of Transformation the Gospel Brings

Unleashing the power of Christ to change lives

Why Now Is the Time for Long-Term Thinking

What church leaders need to be thinking through in the post-pandemic new normal

Will the Church Volunteers Return After the Pandemic?

As the church regathers, the number of volunteers returning does not seem to be proportionate to those who have returned.