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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

Are You Preaching Like a Pharisee and Don’t Know It?

"Preaching should unburden people. As preachers, our job is to challenge people, yes, but not to burden them."

Why Justice Needs Evangelism

Dan Kimball: "If we care about justice, we have to care about making new disciples."

6 Unwavering Beliefs of a Church That Loves Its City

J.D. Greear: 6 Plumblines for Community Engagement

Is It Still Evangelism If There Are No Words?

Scot McKnight: "I know of no text that says someone evangelized without saying a word."

6 Ways to Get Off the Ministry Roller Coaster

Carey Nieuwhof: "Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it’s even a little more emotional."

Beyond the First Church of the Consumer

"Every step we take to further their consumer mentality is a disservice to our members and to the church at large."

11 Questions for (Not Just) Rural Church Leaders

Knowing your community's story is the first step to reaching its residents.

7 Ways to Keep an Outward Focus

"Church can easily become about what the existing congregation wants, instead of serving people beyond the existing group."