Multiplying Their Faithfulness: Meet David Chavez
New Life Community Fellowship, now Sandals Church Fresno Here is David's story: I was 13 years old when I came to New Life. My family lives within a mile and our roots are in this area. One day I was playing basketball and
Seven Principles for Building a House (or Culture) of Honor
By: Executive Pastor Dan Zimbardi
In A Church Merger Both Churches Bring Something to the Table
In every church merger, there is a lead church and a joining church. Both churches are significant to the kingdom of God, regardless of size. They both bring something unique and valuable to the table to make the merger a
Empathy is the Key to Walking the Church Body Through Change
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In a church merger, the lead church has to be able to understand what it is like to be a pastor, board member or part of the congregation
God Does so Much More With an Open Hand Than With a Closed Fist
When you have grown up in a church or been a member and served that church for most of your life, you tend to want to control the methods and ministries of that church. It becomes a right and reward
Communities are Transformed When Dying Churches are Transformed
A thriving gospel-focused local church represents hope, love, and purpose in a community. As a local church continuously declines in attendance, giving, and a well-maintained facility, it’s light often dims in its community. As its light dims, the eternal hope