For Pastor Dino Rizzo, ministry is never finished—it’s always growing, reaching, and becoming. As the Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches (ARC), Rizzo often reminds leaders that the work of the church is not about arriving at success, but about staying faithful to what God is building next.
In his message “We’re Not Done Yet,” Rizzo challenges pastors and believers to keep moving forward in faith, even when they feel comfortable or complete. “God’s not through with you yet,” he says. “If you’re still breathing, you’re still building.”
A Kingdom That Keeps Growing
Pastor Dino draws from the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus describes a great banquet that continues to expand because there’s still room at the table. For Rizzo, this story captures the heart of God—a love that keeps making space for more people to experience grace.
“Jesus always left room for one more,” Rizzo says. “That means we have to live like there’s always another person to reach, another story to redeem, another church to plant.”
This message echoes ARC’s founding vision: to see a thriving church in every community. Through ARC Launch Training and global partnerships, the organization has helped plant more than 1,180 life-giving churches around the world.
Faith That Keeps Reaching
In his sermon, Rizzo reminds listeners that maturity in faith isn’t about comfort—it’s about calling. He points to Jesus’ example: a Savior who kept reaching for the hurting and the overlooked.
“Faith that stops reaching is faith that stops growing,” he says. “We can’t retire from compassion. We can’t graduate from serving people.”
Under his leadership, ARC continues to champion generosity through initiatives like The Next One Campaign, which equips the next generation of pastors and planters. Every church launched is another reminder of Rizzo’s conviction that God’s mission never stands still.
The Heart of Servant Leadership
Dino Rizzo’s ministry has always centered on one idea: leadership is service. “Give me a towel, not a title,” he often says—a phrase that has become a signature of his preaching and personal style.
From his early days as a local pastor to his global work with ARC, Rizzo has modeled what it means to serve quietly, faithfully, and consistently. His influence continues to grow not because of position, but because of a posture of humility.
“Jesus didn’t come to be served,” Rizzo says. “He came to serve. If that’s how He led, that’s how we lead.”
A Vision That Doesn’t Quit
The phrase “We’re not done yet” is more than a sermon title; it is a declaration of purpose. For Dino Rizzo, this idea captures both personal faith and the shared mission of the church.
He teaches that every believer, every church, and every community still has more to build and more to give. “If you are part of what God is doing, you are part of something that never stops,” Rizzo says.
This message continues to echo throughout the global family of the Association of Related Churches (ARC). It serves as a reminder that as long as there is another person to reach, another heart to heal, and another church to plant, the mission is still unfolding.
About Dino Rizzo
Dino Rizzo, a 40-year ministry veteran, co-founded Healing Place Church with his wife, DeLynn, where he served as senior pastor for two decades. Through his passion for inspiring believers to serve their communities, Dino Rizzo founded Servolution and authored “Serve Your City.” Rizzo serves as the Executive Director of ARC (Association of Related Churches), which has planted more than 1100 churches worldwide, and is on the Senior Leadership Team at Church of the Highlands.
Published: October 25, 2025
