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- 1. The 10 Most Challenging Counseling Issues Pastors Face
- ... great input. I would love to hear from you as well. Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, and online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer ...
- Created on 05 August 2019
- 2. The Biblical Way to Disagree With Your Pastor
- ... Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, he served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. ...
- Created on 29 July 2019
- 3. 5 Reasons Why Smaller Churches Are Making a Comeback
- ... us at Church Answers. I am encouraged. Pastors, leaders and members of standard churches should be encouraged as well. I can't wait to see what God will continue to do in these churches. Thom S. Rainer ...
- Created on 12 July 2019
- 4. 15 Lame Reasons Churches Are Less Evangelistic Today
- ... some solutions to the challenges. Make certain those solutions include what you can do as much as what they should do. I look forward to hearing from you. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian ...
- Created on 13 February 2017
- 5. 3 Sure Signs Your Church Is Dying Fast
- If churches could speak, what would their words be on their deathbeds? You don't have to wait until a church closes its doors to hear some of the sentences that led to its death. Indeed, these three sentences, ...
- Created on 03 October 2016
- 6. 5 Big Lies About Pastors We Shouldn't Be So Quick to Believ
- I've had enough. I've heard the lies too many times. It's time for them to end. The lies are about pastors and staff. They are false statements that seem to have some traction. They are diminishing the ...
- Created on 28 September 2016
- 7. 15 Crazy Things That Happened at Weddings
- ... the blog next week when I will share stories about funerals. In the meantime, feel free to share your wedding stories. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. For the original article, ...
- Created on 13 June 2016
- 8. The Ten Commandments for Pastors, Politics and Social Media
- ... sake of the gospel, please make certain you have sought God's wisdom to discern what time it is for you. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. For the original article, visit thomrainer.com. ...
- Created on 22 March 2016
- 9. 10 Things That Drive Your Pastor to Frustration
- You won't hear pastors express these frustrations often, but they are very real. Indeed, some of these issues hinder their ministries. Here are 10 of the most common frustrations, followed by close approximations ...
- Created on 29 February 2016
- 10. The Rise of Mini-Denomination Congregations and 7 More 2016 Church Trends
- ... strength, they will likely see incredible opportunities for ministry and growth. It is becoming that simple. Change or die. I look forward to hearing from you. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay ...
- Created on 15 January 2016
- 11. 8 Trends in American Churches in 2016
- I have been writing on trends in churches for two decades. I certainly don't have a perfect record with my predictions, but my overall record is pretty good. My methodology is simple: I observe emerging ...
- Created on 11 January 2016
- 12. 6 Early Warning Signs of Church Dropouts
- ... rates. It is much better to deal with dropout issues before dropout actually takes place. Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Previously, he served the Southern Baptist ...
- Created on 06 January 2016
- 13. 8 Important Church Trends to Watch for in 2016
- I have been writing on trends in churches for two decades. I certainly don't have a perfect record with my predictions, but my overall record is pretty good. My methodology is simple: I observe emerging ...
- Created on 16 December 2015
- 14. 25 Silly Things Church Members Argue Over
- ... our churches. In that sense, they are really great distractions from the Great Commission. Let me hear your stories! Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. For the original article, ...
- Created on 02 December 2015
- 15. Five Reasons Why Lighting Will Be the Next Worship War
- The music worship wars lasted 30 years. To be sure, they are still taking place in some churches, but the full effects of these battles waned several years ago. They left in their wake disgruntled members, ...
- Created on 09 November 2015
- 16. 25 Really Weird Things Said to Pastors and Other Church Leaders
- Few people are truly aware of the constant requests, complaints, and criticisms pastors and other church leaders receive. I must admit, however, I was surprised when I asked church leaders on Twitter to ...
- Created on 16 October 2015
- 17. 8 Reasons Many Churches Are Still Living in the 1980s
- Nine out of 10 churches in America are either declining, or they are growing so slowly they are not keeping up with the growth rate of the community in which they are located. It's a long sentence. Read ...
- Created on 15 October 2015
- 18. 6 Ways to Deal With Ashley Madison Scandals in Your Church
- ... And you who are on the list have my prayers as well. Now is the time for the body of Christ to be one of grace, healing, and restoration. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. ...
- Created on 01 September 2015
- 19. 7 Things Church Members Should Say to Guests in a Worship Service
- ... We are so excited about the response so far. You can register here. But registration closes in a few days, so hurry. Thom S. Rainer is the president of LifeWay Christian Resources. For the original article, ...
- Created on 07 June 2015
- 20. 8 Reasons Christians Are Leaving Denominational Churches
- While working on an unrelated research project, I recently came across some data published by the Hartford Institute of Religion Research. Though the information was five years old, it still seemed highly ...
- Created on 24 April 2015
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