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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 Most Dangerous Myth About Student Ministry

"In what other job would youthful inexperience be a selling point for a candidate?"

A Pastor’s Reflection on His Church’s Evangelism Journey

“For me, evangelism was a project rather than a lifestyle, and that had to change.”

10 Ways I Keep My Passion to Pastor

"As God leads you, follow with willingness. And as you become more passionate, so will the congregation you lead."

13 Pastor Mistakes That Hinder Growth

"Here are 13 common mistakes that lead to sluggish growth, or even decline. Fix these and watch what happens."

‘The Poor You Will Always Have With You’—What Did Jesus Really Mean?

"Jesus’ upside-down kingdom is coming. He calls us to be part of it."

8 Habits of Healthy Church Leaders

Matt Brown: "We are called by a great God. May we never be stagnant or half-hearted in that calling!"

Church Planting and Evangelism: What Every Pastor Needs to Know

"We need to get to the place where our people can articulate a simple gospel message and call others to faith in Jesus."

An Evangelism Equation for Non-Evangelists

“Most of our church members are ready to grow in their faith as well as share that faith. They just feel unequipped to do so.”