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Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church

These insights were gleaned from tracking the dechurched over several years.

Mind, Body and Soul of a Pastor

“Ministry is sacred, but it is also human, done by people with limits, wounds and a nervous system that can only take so much.” —Mark Mayfield

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.

What Does It Mean to Be a Pastor?

The CEO model is failing us. Here's how the biblical model is better.

4 Things to Consider When Making a Tough Decision

Some quick advice on how to make hard choices.

What Every Church Leader Can’t Afford to Forget

Without this, ministry will eventually end in failure.

Big-Box Retailers’ Loss Can Be the Church’s Gain

A Las Vegas church is thinking inside the box-store for its new sanctuary.

An Exponential Dream

Jesus’ dream should be our own.

A Powerful Lesson From Greyhound Racing

Why do we chase empty promises when God has promised us abundant life?

The Biggest Concerns of Next-Gen Church Leaders

Young church leaders are passionate, but they also face some unique challenges.

Rejecting Self-Centered Christianity

Exploring the reason American Christianity is struggling