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So When Is Second Chance Going To Get In Our Building?

Dear Second Chance Family,   First of all - I cannot even begin to describe how contagious the excitement is in regards to us…

Mental Health & The Church

My view on mental health was so wrong for so long.   I thought people who had panic attacks were making it up just to get…

How To Significantly Impact Giving In Your Church

Which Is Better, Building A Team Or Signing All Stars (And How Answering This Question Can Significantly Impact Giving In Your…

Seven Answers To Questions You’ve Been Asking About Second Chance Church

Hey everyone, Pastor P here - hope your summer was incredible and you are getting ready for fall (and football season.) To say I am…

Beautiful, Dangerous Love

I read a quote recently that said, “Show me all the parts of you that you do not love so I know where to begin.”   Two…

Three Things I Struggle With As A Leader

Every leader I know has struggles.   Being a great leader doesn’t mean we do not have struggles—it means we understand…

Starbucks, Cold Brew & The Grace Of God

I pulled up to the drive through speaker and could literally taste the cold brew coffee I was craving (when it’s hot outside I love…

Three Major Reasons Why Churches Are Not Growing

Here’s the dirty little secret about church leaders - nearly every single one of them want their church to grow.   This…

Loneliness Is A Bitch

It hits me like a misty fog after an early morning rain every single time I open the door of my apartment.. ...loneliness. Its tough…

Putting Down The Trash (Getting Past Your Past)

It was a 1984 Toyota Camry with about three million miles on it, would start about 50% of the time and had to be put in neutral anytime I…

Summer Coaching Network (Getting Your Church Ready To Grow This Fall!)

I've got some EXCITING news to share with you... We're launching a NEW Summer Coaching Network in June to help…

Are We Listening To The Wrong Voices?

What is the scariest movie you’ve ever seen?  “The Ring” “The Exorcist” “The…