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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

Church Planting: 4 Reasons to Launch Large

"Launching large is one of the most effective strategies to fulfill the Great Commission."

Evangelism and Mission: Ed Stetzer Accepts New Challenge

Outreach magazine is pleased to join with our columnist Ed Stetzer in announcing his new position at Wheaton College.

One Way to Amplify Your Gospel Witness

Kevin Harney: "If we are going to bear the good news of Jesus to a world deeply in need of his love, we need to unplug."

5 Little-Known Truths About Pastors

"The pastor is there to please God, not the congregation."

Reducing Global Poverty, One Camera at a Time

Non-profit One Mobile Projector Per Trainer delivers life-saving messages to some of the poorest countries in the world.

5 Future Trends in Church Planting

Ed Stetzer: "With culture changing at the speed of light, planters cannot be over-aware of the trends new churches will face."

A Return to Promiscuous Evangelism

Ed Stetzer: "This might be the only time I’ll write about the benefits of being promiscuous."

4 Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Churches

"The differences between healthy churches and unhealthy churches can be so slight, yet so deadly."