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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

How to Create Momentum in Your Ministry

Sometimes you need some creative motion to initiate a movement in your church.

Beyond Baristas and Bands: Inspiring Your Community

Dan Kimball: "We don't just want our community to know we like art or music — we want to inspire them to follow Christ."

8 Signs Someone Is Truly Involved in Your Church

Moving new people toward "assimilation": a scorecard for your church.

How Technology Can Drive Discipleship

"There’s no denying that technology allows us to connect a new generation and help them flourish in their walk with Christ."

10 Dangerous Church Paradigms

Ron Edmondson offers ten unhealthy perspectives that could alter the shape of your ministry—both today and tomorrow.

Why I Don’t Like to Sing During ‘Worship’

The average church spends over 75 percent of their resources keeping the "house of worship" open. Is that a good thing?

The Unshockable Jesus

John Burke offers an incredible story of grace and a bold reminder that Jesus is never shocked by our sin.

‘The Problem with My Old Church Was …’

Brandon Cox encourages leaders to promote unity and avoid playing into people's complaints about their "old" church.