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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.

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.”

New Life Community Church: A Multiethnic Lighthouse in East Denver

How an Anglo church in Aurora, Colorado, intentionally embraced a multiethnic vision.

Have We Oversimplified Bible Study?

Have we taken our understanding of the simplicity of the gospel too far?

Why the Worst Decision Is Not Making One

Great leaders are decisive and take responsibility for the decisions they make.

5 Defining Characteristics of Great Leaders

The good news is you can grow in each of these areas to become a better leader.

15 Ways to Rise Above Our Outrage Culture

How can we be peacemakers in a culture so filled with outrage and contention?

7 Things That Are True When We Run From God

Here's what happens when we disobey what we know God is asking us to do.

What Will Healthy Churches Look Like in 10 Years?

Here are some characteristics I can project based on what we're seeing today.

5 Reasons People Drift From Church and How to Respond

Helpful responses for those who have disconnected from the church.