Why our lenses matter

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Every human sees the world through their own unique and distinct cultural lens. But what does that mean? What is a cultural lens and...

Won’t you be my neighbor

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Who is my neighbor? This question comes up in a conversation between Jesus and a certain lawyer, who is trying to justify himself as...

When change comes to church

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Change comes into our lives whether we like it or not. Life is all about change. Look at our lives and the lives of...

Live the mission

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When we live under the authority of Jesus, we commit to obey all his commands. Therefore, we go, making disciples of all nations, baptizing...

The story of three church plants

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Each USMB church plant has a unique story. Although there are some common strategies and industry-standard “best practices” when planting a church, each congregation...

Beyond show and tell

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In 2010, my husband, Cesar Salazar, and I moved to Bakersfield, California, to plant Plaza Iglesia Cristiana. We had never been to Bakersfield, but...

Honoring the past, blessing the future

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How do we church planters honor our past while simultaneously blessing our future? This inquiry isn’t just a qualifying exercise. It’s a deeply personal...

Is church planting worth it?

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Is church planting even worth it? This question often races through my mind when I lay my head down at night. At the risk...