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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 Stay Connected With the Unchurched

Eight steps to keep from settling into the “Christian bubble”

8 Reasons Your Church Needs to Hit the Streets

Would you cancel your Sunday worship service to serve your neighbors?

Church Planting Is a Declaration of War on the Enemy

Alan Briggs: "It’s Jesus’ church. It doesn’t depend on you, so be faithful, and be you."

The Messy Journey to Jesus

"We must be thankful for each person and allow the Holy Spirit to work through us."

6 Secrets of Turnaround Churches

Thom Rainer offers a list of common characteristics of churches who reversed their decline and found new life.

The Gift of Our Changing Culture

To survive and thrive—and to be true to their calling—churches will have to be places that find a way to be for all people.

Preach the Gospel, and Since It’s Necessary, Use Words

The gospel isn't something we DO, it's something we ANNOUNCE with words.

Where Is Your Focus?

Why an outward focus is essential—even if you lose some attendees in the process.