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Rainer on LeadershipWhat’s Often Missed with Student Ministry Safety in Churches Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules than children’s ministries, but they need different rules. Though rebellion seems to be a rite of passage for many teenagers, they are far more receptive to guidance than you might think. Josh and Sam discuss what’s often missed in churches. Never alone applies to teens as well as children. Document all major problems and incidents. Offer professional counseling to those who can’t afford it. Never promise confidentiality. Zero tolerance for pornography. Limit off-hours time wit...2025-03-2727 min

Sneacast - Dein Sneaker PodcastStage Dives feat. SauconySneaksFolge 274 Stell dir mal vor, du startest 2014 eine Idee namens 'SauconySneaks' um deine Wertschätzung der Saucony Sneaker nach außen zu tragen und 11 Jahre später steht deine eigene Collab auf dem Shadow 6000 in den hiesigen Sneakerstores. Genau so erging es Rainer aka SauconySneaks, den wir ja im Oktober 2023 bereits zu Gast hatten, wo er sich und das ganze 'Projekt' SauconySneaks mal vorgestellt hatte. Doch wie genau kommt man an seine eigene Saucony Collab und wie sehen die Abläufe und vielleicht auch die nicht so schönen Erfahrung im Herstellungsprozess aus? All das und vieles mehr besprechen wir heute...2025-03-181h 08

Rainer on LeadershipWhat Business Leaders in the Church Want Pastors to Know: An Interview with Steve Graves Thom and Sam interview Steve Graves and discuss how pastors should shepherd business leaders in their churches. Steve has been coaching business leaders for decades and has a deep knowledge of the church. He shares his wisdom in this episode. What is different about shepherding business leaders today compared to when you started coaching? Why do churches often miss the opportunity to connect with local businesses and their owners? What do pastors miss when shepherding business leaders? What are some of the biggest spiritual needs business leaders have, and how can the church help them? How...2025-03-1729 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Some of Our Churches Are Not Safe Places Thom interviews Sam about safe churches. This podcast has vital information about your church. You need to find out if your church is really a safe place. What was your motivation for writing Make My Church Safe? How is church safety a spiritual issue? How can we mitigate the risks of ministry? How do you secure the church’s physical campus? Why do we hear more about child abuse in churches than in the past? Resources: Rooted Upward Running Brown Church Development Group Safe Church Training “Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best...2025-03-0329 min

Rainer on LeadershipDoes Divorce Disqualify a Pastor from Ministry? Many Christian denominations and networks believe that divorce can affect a person’s eligibility for ministry, particularly key roles such as lead pastor. This perspective is rooted in passages such as 1 Timothy 3:2, which states that an overseer must be “above reproach” and “the husband of one wife.” Some interpret this as disqualifying individuals with prior divorces. Josh and Sam discuss their views. Divorce is not an unforgivable sin and should not be treated as such. Important factors include the recency of the divorce and the backstory of the divorce. Other issues include the ministry position, level of authori...2025-02-2727 min

More to the Story with Andy Miller IIIChurch Answers with Sam RainerSam Rainer is the president of ChurchAnswers.com, a ministry resourcing local churches with practical skills for fulfilling the great commission. Sam is also a co-vocational pastor. We talk about the distinction between co-vocational and bi-vocational. He joins me to talk about ChurchAnswers. Youtube - https://youtu.be/DWmxm8fO0qwAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4https://churchanswers.com/If you are interested in learning more about my two vi...2025-02-2041 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow to Celebrate Church Staff Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, and Major Milestones What is the proper protocol for celebrating staff birthdays, work anniversaries, and major milestones? Josh and Sam discuss some ideas on encouraging church staff without going overboard. The co-hosts give guidelines on best practices and what is reasonable. You don’t have to do both birthdays and work anniversaries, but you should pick one to highlight. Churchwide recognition for work anniversaries should be reserved for ten or twenty-five-year increments, not every year or every five years. A bonus of $100 per year is reasonable. Consistency: Acknowledge everyone equally to avoid favoritism. Public vs. Private: Balance public acknowledgment wi...2025-02-2025 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Hiring Friends Usually Ends in Disaster It’s an exciting thought to have a friend serve alongside you. Ministry is challenging, but it also can be fun, especially if we enjoy the people with whom we work. But hiring a friend does not often end well. In fact, we hear from pastors regularly about the downside of hiring a friend. In this episode, Thom and Sam look at the causes of this failure. It can work, but it’s rare. The relationship has been redefined. Most leaders do not vet friends well for their new role. The friend often expects concessions because of t...2025-02-1724 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Churches Are Not Early Adopters of Technology Churches are not typically early adopters of technology. Boyd Pelley from Church Teams joins Josh and Sam to discuss why churches should embrace new technology sooner. The co-hosts talk about how pastors can become more proficient in the technology space. Why do churches lag behind with technology? How does Churchteams balance being cutting edge as a company with the reality of late-adopting churches? What are the biggest hurdles for churches when adopting new technology? How can pastors lead low-tech churches to do more with technology? What excites you the most about the future of AI and...2025-02-1329 min

MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 436: Sam Rainer on Making Our Churches SafeEvery church should be a safe space for everyone who comes in. Every church should also be equipping people to confront the powers of darkness and help those in trouble. Unfortunately, far too many churches are unsafe internally, which leaves them unprepared to confront external dangers. An unsafe church creates a toxic environment that works against the gospel. A safe church is battle-ready to combat the worst of the world’s problems. Make My Church Safe by respected pastor, Sam Rainer, is designed to be a brief and general overview of the best practices regarding church safety for a broad audi...2025-02-1233 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Right Expectations Churches Should Have of Pastors Does your church have clear expectations of church leaders? What positions are considered leadership positions in the church? What areas are your leaders held accountable? Thom and Sam discuss this important but often neglected issue in churches. With increasing authority in the church comes an increasing expectation of accountability. Attendance accountability. Stewardship accountability. Moral example accountability. Unity accountability. Resources: Upward Sports Filament Bible Collection Tyndale House Publishers Church Growth Services: Get your free campaign capacity analysis! FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights Church Answers Central The Hope Initiative Episode Sponsors: 2025-02-1026 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhat’s Different about Pastor’s Kids These Days? Josh and Sam must deal with the reality of being both pastors and dads. We’ve all heard horror stories about pastors’ kids. Are they true? Are pastors’ kids different now than in the past? The co-hosts give their take on the current environment of raising children while also leading a church. There are far fewer young families in ministry. The average age of a pastor is 60. There are far more dual-income families in ministry now, so the traditional pastor’s wife role is less common. The fishbowl still exists, but the pressure to conform to preconce...2025-02-0623 min

Rainer on LeadershipDo Dying Churches Really Know They Are Dying? Typically, the first step in making necessary changes is acceptance of the current reality. A church cannot change unless its members and leaders know that the status quo will lead to death. Sam and Thom review five situations where dying churches get stuck and, as a consequence, continue on the path toward death. The strange oxymoron of the “recognized denial”: intellectual acceptance and emotional denial The silver bullet is on the way As long as they can pay the bills Not changing because they think they are standing firm As long as I get my preferences met ...2025-02-0323 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow Pastors Spend Their Time During the Workweek (Any Surprises?) Serving a church is not a 9-to-5 kind of job. Ministry comes with odd hours. Josh and Sam discuss their typical workweek and how they keep a rhythm going. Very few pastors work less than 40 hours per week, but how do they allocate those hours? One study a few years ago revealed 84% of pastors work 40 or more hours per week on average. Additionally, 35% of pastors are working 60 or more hours every week. How do some of these hours break down? Two studies give us some ideas. 15-20 hours in sermon preparation 10-20 hours in pastoral care...2025-01-3027 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Tell-Tale Signs of Abusive Pastors Abuse originates in how victimizers view others. At some level, they believe that other people exist to fulfill their desires. Pastors who take advantage of others place themselves at the center and try to control the orbits of vulnerable people around them. Victimizers are not necessarily brash or overpowering. They may be sensitive, subdued, and even charming. Many abusive pastors have likable personalities. So what are some warning signs to watch for? Josh and Sam discuss this difficult topic. Entitlement: “I deserve your attention.” Superiority: “I am always right.” Duplicity: “I do not need to follow the rules...2025-01-2327 min

God‘s Story PodcastSam Rainer – Make My Church Safe‘If there’s anything a church should be, it’s safe. But as recent struggles in the church have shown, that’s not always the case’. Brent talks with Sam Rainer about his new Tyndale House book ‘Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm’. Sam is the president of Church Answers and also co-hosts the popular podcasts Rainer on Leadership and Est. church and he has authored several books. (1:20) Why safety is often not prioritized in our churches; (2:30) Why the church has so much abuse? (5...2025-01-2127 min

Rainer on LeadershipDo You Really Remember What Took Place in Churches During COVID? Though COVID is still mentioned frequently, many of the detailed memories have disappeared. Thom and Sam recall six very specific developments in churches during COVID based upon hundreds of stories from members of Church Answers. They share what we can learn from them today. Learning from the early technological adaptations Learning from virtual worship services Learning from interactions between churches and governments Learning the power of online giving Learning about the yearning from groups Learning about the power of an intentional prayer ministry Resources: Upward Sports My Church Staff Brown Church Development Group FREE...2025-01-2025 min

Better TogetherHow You Can Keep Your Church Safe - Dr. Sam Rainer“When church leaders think about threats to safety of the congregation, they think external. But I think the greater threat that is often unseen are internal threats.” Dr. Sam Rainer shares principles from his book, “Keep My Church Safe,” addressing threats to church congregations and what they can do to protect themselves from those dangers. “Make My Church Safe” is available from Amazon. Dr. Rainer is president of Church Answers and lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. He will also be the keynote speaker for the 2025 FWB Leadership Conference: https://nafwb.org/leader. #NAFWB #BetterTogeth...2025-01-2023 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhat Will Be the Sacred Cows in Church Worship When the Millennials Are the Oldest Generation? In about 30 years, Millennials will become the dominant older generation in most churches. What will they refuse to give up? Josh and Sam talk about their generation and what might become the sacred cows as they become elderly. Band-led worship Words on screens Casual attire—skinny jeans? Coffee in hand “Authentic” Songs on repeat Resources: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Churchteams FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Episode Sponsors: Pastors and ministry leaders are invited to apply now to be acc...2025-01-1623 min

Rainer on LeadershipMaking Change in an Older Church (Without Running Over the Old Guard) It can be particularly challenging for a pastor to lead change in an older church when the primary decision makers (or most of the members) have been in the church for several years, sometimes a few decades. Thom and Sam look at four developments that often take place when leading change is successful. They reviewed over 20 successful churches. The power of patience and time The power of one-on-one meetings The power of listening The power of transparency Resources: My Church Staff Upward Running “Eating the Elephant: Leading the Established Church to Growth” by Thom S. R...2025-01-1324 min

Rainer on LeadershipThings About Church Leadership We Haven’t Figured Out Yet In your 30s and 40s, you start to learn what you don’t know. The older you get, you either become more self-aware or stop caring. Josh and Sam talk about what they still haven’t figured out after twenty years of ministry in the church. Balancing being a “boss” and being a “pastor.” Balancing work, family, and church is a never-ending tug-of-war. Creeping cynicism is constantly a struggle. The temptation to cruise is always there. The feelings of inadequacy are in the background. Keeping the Christmas series fresh, reaching single people, and getting people to tithe. 2025-01-0929 min

Rainer on LeadershipFive Predictions We Got Wrong about the Future of the Church This time of year, many commentators and researchers prognosticate about the future of the church. Thom and Sam take a different approach in this episode. While many of their predictions from previous decades have turned out to be correct, not all of them did. They look back and evaluate a few predictions they got wrong from years ago. Sunday school would not survive the turn of the Millennium (Thom in the early 1990s). Multi-ethnic churches would become the fastest-growing (Sam in the early 2010s). The multi-site administrator would become an important church staff position (Sam in 2010). ...2025-01-0627 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow to Really Enjoy Your Christmas as a Pastor The holiday season can be stressful for pastors. The sprint to year-end can exhaust even the most seasoned church staff. Thom and Sam discuss ways to enjoy this busy time of year. Start a family tradition on the “off days” of Christmas, especially the week after Christmas Day. Don’t fight the inevitable church calendar or set false expectations with your family. Better to delay family time than cram it between church activities. Grumpiness confuses your congregation and becomes contagious with your family. Pick a couple of days for your family and ignore your phone notifications. Ask yo...2024-12-2424 min

Healthy Church PodcastHCP 232 - Guest Sam RainerGuest Sam Rainer - HCP 232On this podcast Larry and Drew welcome Pastor, Author and Church strategist Sam Rainer. Sam, with his father Tom Rainer (former lead for Lifeway Research) lead Church Answers and other businesses that help support, train and equip church leaders for effective ministry.You can find Sam’s books wherever books are sold.You can email us at info@healthychurchpodcast.com orTo find more information about The Healthy Church Podcast go to:http://ww...2024-12-1744 min

Rainer on LeadershipLeading (and Loving) a Dying Church How can you lead (and love) a church that is dying? Thom and Sam discuss this listener-submitted question. No church should die, but some will. Some pastors must shepherd congregations on what amounts to spiritual hospice care. It’s a difficult calling, but there are some ways to glorify God, even as a church goes through the process of closing. You are not less of a pastor for shepherding a dying church. Your real estate is a kingdom asset. Consider merger and church planting options. Start on your “what’s next” plan well before the church closes. ...2024-12-1723 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Churches Are Not Inherently Safe Places It’s understandable why people would think, “This place is full of Christians. It must be one of the safest places in my community.” But churches are not inherently safe. Quite the opposite. Churches have a target on them! You are a spiritual target for the powers of darkness. Sam Rainer and Matt McCraw discuss some key issues involving church safety. Churches are typically high-trust, high-hospitality, and low-security environments. The way a new person is treated in a church is completely different than at an elementary school. Churches assume the best and start at a place of tru...2024-12-0321 min

Rainer on LeadershipCommon Ways Financial Mismanagement Occurs in the Church Money is a sensitive subject but ignore financial best practices at your peril. Many churches publish two sets of numbers weekly: worship attendance and giving. There it is, front and center—how many attended and the collective amount they gave. Despite the visibility, churches can struggle with the right amount of financial oversight. What are some common ways financial mismanagement occurs in the church? Major spending outside of the budget. Using part of the budget for unintended purposes. Hiding personal expenses. Burying unnecessary expenses in vague line items. How can yo...2024-11-2623 min

Rainer on Leadership6 Reasons Why Most Church Greeter Ministries Struggle Church greeter ministries are among the most undervalued ministries in churches today, even though churches of all sizes can have this ministry. Sam and Thom examine six reasons the ministries struggle or fail. The church fails to understand its importance. The ministry does not have a clear champion. The church does not provide ongoing training for greeters. The pastor does not articulate its importance. There is no system of ongoing recruiting. They have never used the secret guest ministry. Resources: California Baptist University Upward Sports Danny Franks “Make My Church Safe: A Guide to th...2024-11-1924 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Who Is Really Attending Online Church? More and more churches have a digital ministry, but who is really tuning in? Thom and Sam interview Ryan Burge to get to the facts of digital church services. The results will likely surprise you and run contrary to popular belief. There is no evidence that a large segment of people are online only, which was just 12% of the total survey sample. Only 6% of people who never attend in-person worship had watched online. Among those attending religious services multiple times a week, 57% were also watching online church. In-person attendance seems to drive watching online, not the...2024-11-1526 min

Rainer on Leadership6 Do’s and Don’ts for Pastors Before and After Worship Services The times right before and right after worship services are probably more important than you realize. Pastors have a unique opportunity to interact with the entire church. As a church leader, your persona on Sunday morning is not the whole of who you are, but it’s often the primary way church members form perceptions about you. Thom and Sam talk about the six best practices for pastors before and after worship services. Do: Take the initiative. The most approachable pastors approach others first. Don’t: Retreat to your office and avoid people. Do: Give yourself 5-10...2024-11-1224 min

Rainer on LeadershipNEW Surprising Insights from the Unchurched (Releasing New Research) Almost 25 years ago, we completed a research project that yielded the book “Surprising Insights from the Unchurched.” The study was a breakthrough in many ways, shattering long-held myths about how the unchurched felt about the church. What about now? Do the unchurched today have feelings similar to those of a generation ago? Thom and Sam reveal their new research. The unchurched and churched believe local churches are generally good for their communities, with almost 6 out of 10 unchurched people agreeing or strongly agreeing. The unchurched believe churches are still relevant but not trustworthy. A significant surprise emerged in t...2024-11-0522 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhat You’re Missing by Not Reading a Chronological Bible: An Interview with Iva May Thom and Sam are delighted to welcome Iva May to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Iva is the founder and director of Chronological Bible Teaching where she directs its day-to-day operations. Her 20 years working in creating the story concept of the Bible as a discipleship tool was integral in creating “The One Year Chronological Study Bible” as well as other Bible literacy resources used to teach and disciple people all over the world. Here are some questions they will discuss: Why do you feel it’s important for people to read the Bible in community and not ju...2024-10-2922 min

Rainer on LeadershipElection Day Special: Shepherding a Politically Polarized Church The election season is probably not the primary catalyst for negativity in your church, but it can exacerbate the negativity already present. Pastors can feed the negativity by not acting with diplomacy and grace. Thom and Sam discuss these issues and what pastors can do to shepherd their congregations when tensions are high. Politics is not necessarily the problem. It’s the negativity that surrounds politics that can be harmful to the church. As a pastor, you must work to heal the negativity rather than fueling it. Listen first. Talk little. Most people are at least tu...2024-10-2226 min

More Than MoneyEpisode 308 | He Went Through A Hurricane To Help Others | Guest: Dr. Sam RainerWhat is it like to experience a hurricane? Dr. Sam Rainer, a pastor, went through a hurricane so that he and some church members could help those impacted by the storm. In this episode, he shares his story about generously caring for his church and community.Resources:8 Money MilestonesAsk a Money Question!2024-10-2136 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Higher Education Leads to More Church Attendance The data may surprise you. Multiple studies confirm there is a positive correlation between higher education and church attendance. In other words, the more education you receive, the greater the likelihood you attend regularly in a church. Thom and Sam interview Ryan Burge to get the details about this phenomenon in American religion. The positive correlation applies to all generations, including younger ones. A sharp rise in church attendance among men exists with those who have post-graduate degrees. For women, the more significant jump is between two- and four-year degrees. Among people without a high school...2024-10-1827 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow Churches Became the Go-To Spot for Halloween When Gen Xers and Millennials were children, many churches shunned trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Families were told Halloween events were evil and to be avoided. Around the same time, some churches started offering alternative events for neighborhood families. Today, churches have become the place to be on Halloween in many communities. Thom and Sam examine what happened and reminisce about their childhood. Judgment Houses paved the way in the 1970s and 1980s. Trunk or Treat: Where else can you find loads of candy with limited effort? Parents became uncomfortable with their children wandering alone on Halloween...2024-10-1523 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhat Will Happen in Churches When All the Baby Boomers Are Gone? A time is coming when the Baby Boomer generation will no longer be present in churches. Our research writer, Ryan Burge, calls it the “Silver Tsunami.” Thom and Sam talk about what church leaders should expect when this generational shift occurs. The average age of a churchgoer is around 60 years old. The time is coming sooner rather than later. Among weekly church attendees, Boomers account for 36% of the people present, Gen X is 24%, and Millennials are only 19%. Without drastic changes now, almost every church will be smaller. Many megachurches will struggle more than smaller churches to repla...2024-10-0826 min

Rainer on LeadershipDo NOT Make These Five Financial Mistakes in Your Church These five financial mistakes are common in churches of every size. Thom and Sam discuss five “don’ts” of church finance. Correcting these mistakes often yields immediate and measurable results in the financial health of the congregation. Not providing multiple giving options. Not having a plan for deferred maintenance. Not having ample cash reserves. Not doing zero-based budgeting. Not making the ask of top donors. Resources: Upward Sports “Life Application Study Bible” “Life Application Study Bible” For All Times Tyndale House Publishers “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link) Church Ans...2024-10-0126 min

Revitalize and ReplantA Conversation with Sam RainerMark Clifton welcomes Sam Rainer, Pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church and President of Church Answers. Here are some highlights from this episode: Sam’s story of revitalization at West Bradenton. What it means to believe that your church address is not an accident. The value of church fostering. 2024-09-2000 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: What Happened to All the White Evangelical Democrats? White evangelicals are among the largest voting groups in America. They tend to vote Republican. Has this tendency always been the case? And what about white evangelical Democrats? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on an election season special to discuss evangelical voting trends. Before 1970, white evangelical Democrats outnumbered white evangelical Republicans. Since 1970, the number of white evangelical Democrats has shrunk dramatically, while the number of white evangelical Republicans has grown. In the 2020 election year, Republicans made up 78% of white evangelicals, while Democrats accounted for only 16%, and Independents were 8%. But another story emerges when you look...2024-09-2028 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Implications of the Rise of Non-Denominational Churches Ryan Burge and others offer fascinating research about the growth of non-denominational churches, especially compared to denominational churches. Sam and special guest Matt McCraw look at five of the implications of this movement. The challenge is still conversion growth. Denominational churches have been abandoned for a variety of reasons. Networks and neo-denominations are forming. Theological distinctives could be challenged. The implications for ministry training and theological education are profound. Resources: California Baptist University Know Your Community Report Upward Sports “Leading the Jesus Way: Learning to Lead from the Master” by Matt McCraw Matt McCraw Ryan...2024-09-0328 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhen God Calls, It’s Time to Go! An Interview with Amanda Jass Sam is delighted to welcome Amanda Jass to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Amanda is the general editor of the Go Bible with Tyndale Kids. She loves helping families bring fun and faith into the everyday through her work as a children’s writer, editor, and illustrator. She worked as a kids ministry curriculum developer for several years, and she continues to grow in her passion for teaching kids all about God’s love. Here are some questions they will discuss: How does the Go Bible make the Bible more accessible for kids? The Go Bible has...2024-08-2726 min

Rainer on LeadershipFive Perks of Ministry Just About Every Pastor Loves Shepherding a church is a difficult assignment. The spiritual attacks are real, and growing a church is far more challenging now than in the past. However, there are some great benefits of being in ministry. Thom and Sam share five perks that most pastors enjoy. Flexible hours Creative freedom Mission trips Housing allowance (and other tax benefits) Eternal significance Bonus thought: Family involvement is great in healthy churches. In unhealthy churches, the pastor’s family can experience a lot of pain. Resources: Kids GO Bible Kids GO Bible video Tyndale House Publishers Re...2024-08-2026 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: The True Misery Level of Pastors in America How bad is the job dissatisfaction level of pastors? More than half of pastors have considered leaving their jobs. What are the leading causes? Stress, isolation, and political division top the list. However, 71% of pastors moderately or completely agree that their lives are close to ideal. What’s going on here? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam to discuss the true misery level of pastors. Compared with other professions, clergy have some of the highest life satisfaction rates. The longer a pastor is in ministry, the higher the satisfaction rate. Do younger, dissatisfied pastors drop out of...2024-08-1625 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Some Declining Churches Like Their Pastors More as They Get Smaller Though counterintuitive, some declining churches start to appreciate their pastors more. This dynamic is usually unhealthy, but not always. Thom and Sam discuss what they see in these situations. What was once unheard of has not become more common. In certain situations, churches must shrink before they become healthier and grow. In these cases, the church is supporting a pastor through a difficult transition season. In other situations, declining churches like how the pastor can give them more personal attention and cater the church to their preferences. A greater portion of churches are in decline, so...2024-08-1323 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhat Really Motivates a Church to Do More Outreach Motivation is what prompts someone to act or behave in a certain way. A church must have the right motivation to do outreach. On this week’s episode, Thom and Sam talk about the outreach motivators that have staying power in churches. Guilt is a terrible motivator and only works in the short term. An outreach culture is contagious. Systems help sustain culture. The inspiration of one person can motivate several others. Stories convict people to act. Positive stories encourage the church. Motivation is often a top-down effort from church leaders. Tangible reminders like gifts for gu...2024-07-3023 min

Rainer on LeadershipGive Your Fall Programming Launch Extra Boost! Don’t finish summer without a plan to engage your church and community with a big fall programming launch. Thom and Sam discuss some ways to lift fall attendance in your church through simple communication channels. Any size church can have a great start to the fall season! Play into the natural cultural rhythms of the back-to-school emphasis. Align all ministries for a specific invite launch day on Wednesday and Sunday. Provide extra hospitality on these days with an expectation of more guests. Have a big promotion Sunday push (even adults!). Create a text-to-church communication channel. Se...2024-07-2321 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Mid-Size Churches Have a Growing Advantage in Reaching People A time existed when both Thom and Sam wondered if the mid-size church would dwindle as people transferred into megachurches and planted new churches. Today, mid-size churches have distinct advantages. The co-hosts cover several reasons why mid-size churches have new opportunities to thrive. The megachurch movement is waning with the aging of the Baby Boomer generation. Smaller churches will always have an appeal and a place in God’s kingdom. What size is a “mid-size” church? Around 150-300 people on at least 3-7 acres with a campus large enough to accommodate everyone. Mid-size church campuses are large...2024-07-1623 min

Rainer on LeadershipA Gamechanger to Get Visitors to Your Churches: An Interview with Marc Estes Thom and Sam welcome Marc Estes, co-founder of VisitorReach. Marc has a passion for equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and empowering outreach through kingdom innovation. They talk about new trends and opportunities to get people to visit churches in a post-pandemic world. Receptivity to the church since the pandemic. Reluctancy for people to visit an in-person church service? One of the most effective places for churches reaching people? Rapid shifts in technology for churches to reach people. The innovation called VisitorReach. Resources: Upward Sports California Baptist University VisitorReach Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource...2024-07-0926 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow to Guide Your Church through the Coming Election Season without Losing Your Mind Presidential election years can be especially contentious, and this year will be no exception. Thom and Sam discuss how church leaders can manage the tension in ways that are helpful to the church body. Four prevailing views of politics and the church: Churches should embrace politics. Churches should use politics. Churches should avoid politics. Churches should condemn politics. You likely have a wide spectrum of views in your church. Remember, you always represent your church. Avoid endorsing individual candidates from the pulpit. Avoid debates on social media. Avoid being co-opted into polarizing...2024-07-0227 min

Rainer on LeadershipIs Your Church Facility Really Safe? With Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group Many church leaders do not think much about the safety of their church facilities. Safety issues are essential to protecting those who come to our churches. Thom discusses this issue with Todd Brown and Isaac Brown of Brown Church Development Group, who are “The Church Facility Experts.” Overall strategic safety concerns. Safety for children. Accessibility concerns. Asbestos and lead paint concerns. Mold growth concerns. Fire safety systems concerns. Resources: Brown Church Development Group How Do You Build a Church Facility Design for Ministry? “Make My Church Safe” by Sam Rainer Why the Exterior...2024-06-2825 min

Rainer on LeadershipA Thirty-Year Look-Back at the Biggest Changes in the American Church In this week’s episode, Sam asks Thom about some of the biggest shifts in the American church in the last thirty years. They discuss what has changed and why the shifts occurred. Some things changed for the better, and others changed for the worse. Cultural Christianity died. Transfer growth increased rapidly. Evangelism programs disappeared. Modern worship became predominant. Megachurches peaked and declined. Multisite churches proliferated. Median church size dropped by half. Denominational decline increased. Institutional loyalty and trust eroded. Resources: Upward Sports Filament Bible Collection Tyndale House Publishers “The Surprising Return of the Neig...2024-06-2528 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Retention Rates in Churches Are Not What They Used to Be (Here’s Why) How many people are really leaving their childhood faith? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on this special episode to unpack important data for churches. Retention rates are a good indicator of how well a church disciples people. Keeping people is a major part of church health. The hosts discuss the data concerning national trends with church retention. A retention rate is the percentage of people who were raised in a certain faith tradition that still affiliate with that same tradition as adults. Mainline Protestants struggle with retention. The rate was 76% in the 1970s. Today it...2024-06-2128 min

Rainer on LeadershipWalking Back a Decision After You Realize It’s Not God’s Will Even with the best of motives, we all make decisions we later realize are not God’s will. What should a pastor do when facing this dilemma? Thom and Sam discuss some strategies for unwinding bad decisions. They offer some helpful tips on the best approaches to guide a church back to the starting line. No leader gets every decision right. Give yourself some grace. A one-off bad decision does not mean you are a bad pastor. The will of God is not always easy to discern! The more risks you take, the more likely the ch...2024-06-1822 min

Rainer on LeadershipFinding Another Church to Pastor (When You Know It’s Time) Long tenure is usually better for churches and their pastors. But there are occasions when you know it’s time to make a transition. For example, many pastors are ready for something new when the nest is empty. Thom and Sam discuss what you can do when you are certain about a transition. The average age of a pastor is almost 60, so more transitions are coming, not less. With the shortage of pastors, churches will need to consider internal candidates. Consider your life stage. Consider your geographic limitations. Start with trusted people in your network. Send yo...2024-06-1126 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy Location Matters for the Fastest-Growing Churches The fastest-growing churches are often located in prime areas for growth. In a recent Church Answers Research article, Ryan Burge took a deep dive into how churches located in growing communities generally find it easier to add new members. Thom and Sam discuss the implications of these findings. Here’s the formula for finding a county likely to support a fast-growing church: Population Growth: Look for a county with at least 10% population growth between 2010 and 2020. Mobility: Aim for a place where 2.5% to 5% of the population has moved within the last 12 months. Education: This is cr...2024-06-0426 min

Rainer on LeadershipAre Our Church Members Too Old? Based on a recent article Thom wrote, Sam and Thom dig deeper into the issue of church members’ ages. Their thoughts might surprise you. The age of your church members is a significant first impression issue to guests. Understand the importance of the age of attendees more than the age of members. Why is the “median” a vital gauge? You must know your community’s demographics (Know Your Community). Are there guidelines or metrics to follow about church attendees’ ages? Resources: Upward Sports California Baptist University “A Simple Formula to Determine If Your Church Members Are...2024-05-2824 min

Rainer on LeadershipFive Reasons Your Worship Music May Not Be Clicking Church Answers does two major types of evaluation of music in church worship services. The first approach uses a secret guest to get their first impressions. In the second approach, Church Answers uses a trained and highly competent church musician to evaluate the music from both a philosophical and technical aspect. Sam and Thom look at five common issues in these technical evaluations. The service has no clear purpose or vision (“We need a contemporary service!” is a common reaction.). The service tries to do too much. The service does not encourage congregational singing. The vocals have...2024-05-2122 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Are There Too Many Churches in the United States? There are between 350,000 and 400,000 churches in the United States. Is there really a church on every street corner? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on this special episode to discuss the optimal number of churches in a community. The answer will likely surprise you. “Churches Near Me” is the new way people find you. Few people pay attention to your sign anymore. You are invisible to your community without an outward focus. Distribution of churches is key: There are 356,000 religious congregations. That’s about 113 per county. There’s about 1 congregation for every 1000 Americans. For reference, there are 13,4...2024-05-1725 min

Rainer on LeadershipRebuilding Your Reputation after a Church Scandal Proverbs 22:1 makes clear, “Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.” (NLT) How can a church recover after a scandal? What are some ways a congregation can begin to rebuild a reputation? Thom and Sam discuss some steps forward for these churches. If the scandal is rooted in sin, the church must publicly repent as a first step. If the scandal is derived from a stance on truth, the church must stand firm. The scandal’s size and impact of the scandal should determine your response. Quickl...2024-05-1423 min

Rainer on LeadershipHow Do Growing Churches Reach Young Families? There are good examples of growing churches reaching young families. What are they doing differently than others? Thom and Sam answer this question. There is more to this issue than being a large church in a growing suburb. Churches reaching young families come in a variety of sizes and locations. The demographic reality of an aging population in the United States. Millennials (and soon Gen Z) are starting families at an older age than previous generations. The growing family church understands the worship “show” is less important than rhythms of discipleship and consistent programming. The growing fami...2024-05-0727 min

Family Church PodcastIs the lack of evangelism the biggest problem in American churches? Special guest Sam RainerIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into a pressing issue facing many American churches today: the apparent decline in evangelism. Join us as we explore whether this trend represents the most significant challenge to church vitality and growth. Our special guest, Sam Rainer, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Sam is the president of Church Answers, lead pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church, and a co-host of the Est.Church podcast. He brings insights from his extensive academic background in finance, marketing, missiology, and leadership studies, as well as his practical experiences in church revitalization...2024-05-0223 min

Rainer on LeadershipWhy People Don’t Ask Tough Questions in Church One of the signs of a healthy church is people asking tough questions. These questions may be theological, or they may involve life issues. When people are comfortable asking about difficult subjects, it shows trust in leadership. Thom and Sam discuss the importance of having a church culture that encourages asking hard questions. People don’t ask tough questions when they don’t trust you. People don’t ask tough questions when they don’t know you. People don’t ask tough questions when they don’t understand you. People don’t ask tough questions when they expect yo...2024-04-3022 min

Rainer on LeadershipThree Major Future Shifts for Churches You May Not Expect: An Interview with Brady Shearer Thom and Sam are delighted to welcome Brady Shearer to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Brady is the CEO of Pro Church Tools. His work helps churches navigate what he calls “the single biggest communication shift we’ve seen in the last 500 years.” Here are some questions they will discuss: Why is Gen Z really different from previous generations? Can smaller churches be a positive development? What has taken place to cause such a dramatic shift in communications? Resources: Upward Sports “Every Woman’s Bible” (Discover This Bible) “Every Woman’s Bible” (Bulk Purchasing) Tyndale House Publ...2024-04-2324 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: A Deep Dive into the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention The Southern Baptist Convention is experiencing a decline in the scope and scale that is unprecedented in American church history. As the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., the declines in the SBC are noteworthy for many reasons. Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on this special episode to discuss what’s happening and what the future may hold for the SBC. Membership peaked in 2006 at over 16 million, but today membership is around 13 million, where it stood in 1978. The rate of membership decline has increased, especially in the last three years. The decline in attendance is...2024-04-1927 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Confusion about the Word “Discipleship” It is fascinating to engage church leaders and members about their understanding of discipleship. Frankly, it means different things to different people. Sam and Thom discuss the importance of getting clarity about discipleship in a local church. Why it is important to define (or at least clarify) the term Personal discipleship and corporate discipleship Programs and discipleship Can you measure discipleship in your church? The false dichotomy of evangelism and discipleship Resources: “Every Woman’s Bible” (Discover This Bible) “Every Woman’s Bible” (Bulk Purchasing) Tyndale House Publishers Upward Sports “Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process...2024-04-1625 min

Rainer on LeadershipA Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Episode #3 – What Should You Do When a Handful of Key Donors Support the Church – An Interview with Mike StadelmayerAs the median size of a church gets smaller, more are in the predicament of being supported by a handful of key donors. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam to discuss what these churches can do. Not every case is dire, but the long-term viability of a congregation is at stake when one or two key donors are responsible for most of the budget. The median church size is around 40 to 60 people, so many churches are supported by one or two key donors. Financial risk increases as the number of donors decreases. Assume the...2024-04-0521 min

Rainer on LeadershipA Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Episode #2 – The Upside and Downside of Designated Giving in Churches – An Interview with Mike StadelmayerMost gifts to churches are given without designating how the funds should be spent. However, there are cases when donors restrict their donations or give to a designated account. While every donation helps kingdom work, designated gifts can be tricky. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam, and they discuss some of the nuances around restricted giving. Designated gifts are restricted to a particular project or budget line item. They are a blessing when people give above and beyond their undesignated tithe. Some churches strategically request designated gifts, like mission offerings and capital campaigns. Some...2024-04-0522 min

Rainer on LeadershipA Special Three-Part Series with Church Growth Services: Episode #1 – Making the Ask: How Pastors Should Approach Key Church Donors – An Interview with Mike StadelmayerTalking to key givers in the church does not have to be awkward. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam to discuss how pastors can make the ask without feeling icky. They discuss some best practices that any pastor can follow. Understand the history and culture of your church. Do not violate any written policies or unwritten rules. If you are comfortable in the conversation, most others will be as well. Watch your non-verbal cues and be confident. Desperation only works once. Building relationships takes time, and you may not have the luxury of waiting. 2024-04-0520 min

Rainer on LeadershipFour Major Shifts in Church Staffing There have been steady but subtle shifts in how churches hire staff and call ministers for years. Many of those shifts have accelerated since COVID. Sam and Thom look at four of the most significant shifts. The surprising number of pastors who were formerly laypersons in their churches. The acceleration of the part-time movement. The surprising number of unpaid lead pastors. The return of the circuit rider pastor? Resources: “Every Woman’s Bible” (Discover This Bible) “Every Woman’s Bible” (Bulk Purchasing) Tyndale House Publishers Upward Sports Brown Church Development Group The Everything Church Resource Dir...2024-04-0221 min

Rainer on LeadershipSpeaking in Tongues and Other Trending Worship Issues Thom and Sam examine long-term trends in corporate worship services. Some of the data surprised them. You might be surprised too. The overall trend is toward expressive worship. Raising hands and speaking in tongues. The return of the bulletin? Are worship services getting longer? Resources: California Baptist University Upward Sports The Everything Church Resource Directory National Congregations Study The Hope Initiative Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Did you know that fewer than 20% of Southern Baptist pastors have a bachelor’s degree? That is according to a pa...2024-03-1926 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Who Is Attending Church MORE Frequently Now Than in the Past? America is not yet a godless nation, but we are becoming a less churched nation. While people say they believe in God, fewer are attending a house of worship. Ryan Burge joins the show with Thom and Sam to discuss the data driving these trends. But not all the trends are negative. In fact, one group is seeing more people attend church now than in the past: conservative evangelicals. The number of those who never attend church has doubled in the last 15 years, reaching 85 million. Almost every state in the U.S. has experienced a dip...2024-03-1527 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Impact of Doctrine on Church Growth Does the doctrine of the church affect the potential for growth? It depends. Thom and Sam analyze historical macro trends in church growth. Growing churches tend to be more conservative, and liberal churches tend to decline. But doctrine alone is not the entire story. The co-hosts discuss recent church history, doctrine, and the growth of churches. There are always several factors at play in an individual congregation, but trends are evident across denominations and networks. Historically, conservative churches grew due to transfer growth and biological growth. More progressive and liberal churches declined because of lower birth...2024-03-1223 min

The Living SENT PodcastInterview: Sam Rainer, The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church (Reaching and Loving Your Neighbors, Shifting Culture, and Discovering God's Purpose for the Church) Are you a member of a church within the heart of a neighborhood? Then your church may be primed to reach your neighbors and experience a profound movement of God. Sam Rainer, president of Church Answers, shares how.2024-03-0638 min

Sneacast - Dein Sneaker PodcastSchule, Schuhe und SauconySneaks feat. RainerFolge 204 Heute dürfen wir einen der größten Saucony-Heads auf dieser Welt begrüßen. Mit SauconySneaks hat Rainer gemeinsam mit einem Freund eine Gruppe ins Leben gerufen, um der Leidenschaft zu Saucony Ausdruck zu verleihen. Mittlerweile ist SauconySneaks eine der größten Sneaker-related Instagramseiten und wir wollen natürlich erfahren, wie es dazu gekommen ist. Checkt SauconySneaks auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sauconysneaks/ Abonniert uns bei Spotify und Apple Podcast, folgt uns bei Instagram und lasst ein Abo bei YouTube & Tik Tok da! Danke für euren Support. Tuesday is Shoesd 2023-10-241h 08

Priority TalkSam Rainer - ChurchAnswers.comSam Rainer of Church Answers sits downs with Greg to discuss local church trends and issues related to church health. ChurchAnswers.com 2023-09-2619 min

Rainer on LeadershipThe Story of the Neighborhood Church That Could: An Interview with Sam RainerSam Rainer takes a different role in this podcast as Thom interviews him about the remarkable story of West Bradenton Baptist Church, a neighborhood church that is making a big difference in its community.2023-08-1728 min

Leaders in Living RoomsLILR 082 | Thom and Sam Rainer on Leading Church Transitions and Renewing Evangelism“Pastors tend to overestimate the value of vision and underestimate the value of strategy.” Meet Thom S. Rainer, and his son, Sam Rainer. With much experience in church consulting and transition, Thom and Sam are CEO and President (respectively) of Church Answers, an organization providing resources for pastors experiencing the ups and downs of ministry. Today’s podcast gives us a glimpse into practical roles an interim pastor should be filling as well as encouragement for all churches to revive their passion for evangelism and reach the lost. It’s as simple as Sam explains it, “Evangelism will never die in you...2023-06-0647 min

200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small ChurchesEpisode 422 - The Necessity of the Neighborhood Church with Sam RainerJeff talks with Sam Rainer, Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Florida, the President of Church Answers, and the author of the new book - The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church.Sam is a great example of a 200church pastor who refuses to imagine a limit on his impact based on the size of his church. This is an encouraging conversation! Sam and his father Thom are co-hosts of the Rainer On Leadership Podcast - check it out. Their podcast is also on YouTube.2023-04-2654 min

Credit to the Edit PodcastAssistenz - Kaffee holen oder kreatives Schneiden?Als Filmeditor:innen noch “Schnittmeister” hießen, da war der Beruf der Schnittassistenzen noch ein anderer. Klar, denn es wurde auf Film gedreht und geschnitten. Und Assistenzen halfen dabei, eben jenes Filmmaterial zu bearbeiten. Damals sah der Schnittraum auch noch nicht aus wie ein Büroraum. Mit dem Einzug der non-linearen digitalen Schnittsysteme in die Schnitträume veränderte sich auch das Berufsbild der Assistenzen. Er ist komplexer geworden. Aber im Kern ist er irgendwie trotzdem noch das, was er einmal war: Aber was sind eigentlich die Kernaufgaben einer Schnittassistenz? Das klären wir mit Martin Bomke, der haupt...2023-03-0143 min

Student Ministry MattersEpisode 125 - Successful Student Ministry with Dr. Sam RainerListen in as Dan Carson and Chris Vines talk with Dr. Sam Rainer about the characteristics of successful student ministry. Church Answers - churchanswers.com West Bradenton Baptist Church - fortheneighborhood.com Sam on Twitter - twitter.com/SamRainer Podcast Partner: Central Baptist College -- www.CBC.edu 501-329-6872 / info@cbc.edu Become a Patron at https://patron.podbean.com/StudentMinistryMatters Hosts: Dan Carson - info@studentministrymatters.com Chris Vines - youthpastor@gmbchope.org Stud...2022-08-0140 min

Spill The SauceEp. 27 Chilly ToothpasteGet ready for this heater!!! No freal, this episode was by far one of the most interesting ones we've ever done. You thought sauce was the limit??? Nope no way Jose, this Chilly Toothpaste is here to take spicy where its never been. Chilly Toothpaste is an experience you don't want to miss. Now don't let the name fool you, this isn't just some spicy paste you brush your teeth with and feel pain everywhere. Founder Rainer walked us through how Chilly Toothpaste came to life, what inspired him, and much mor...2022-03-0437 min

The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastSam Rainer: The Number One Rule of Church RevitalizationGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/414056-sam-rainer-church-revitalization.html Sam Rainer joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share highly practical advice for how ministry leaders can go about revitalizing their congregations. ► Listen on Apple: ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/2022-01-0536 min

The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastSam Rainer: The Number One Rule of Church RevitalizationGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/414056-sam-rainer-church-revitalization.html Sam Rainer joins the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share highly practical advice for how ministry leaders can go about revitalizing their congregations. ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Foll...2022-01-0536 min

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureThe Church Revitalization Checklist (with Sam Rainer)Should we be hopeful about the post-pandemic church or concerned? Are churches growing today or dying? In this episode, we talk with Sam Rainer, a pastor and church growth expert, about these questions and more. He gives specific ways to revitalize a church regardless of its current state. Sam Rainer is the lead pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church. He is a speaker, consultant, and the author of multiple books including The Church Revitalization Checklist. Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2021/church-revitalization-checklist ==========Think Bibl...2021-11-2829 min

Translating the World with Rainer SchulteEp. 19: Sam HazoSpanning six decades and circling the globe, Dr. Samuel John Hazo’s creative work includes poetry, fiction, drama, essays, and various works of translation. Listen to his conversation with Sarah and Rainer to learn about the remarkable founder and director of the International Poetry Forum, which ran from 1966 until 2009 in Pittsburgh. Sam Hazo recalls insightful memories about his experiences hosting hundreds of distinguished poets and performers from around the world, from poets like Yevgeny Yevtushenko to Nobel Prize winners like Octavio Paz to public figures such as the Princess Grace of Monaco. This episode also features Hazo’s beautiful poet...2021-10-2244 min

NC BaptistsEpisode 3: The Role of Fostering in Church Revitalization with Sam RainerThe “RevitalizeNC” podcast is hosted by Terry Long, senior consultant for church revitalization with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Each episode includes an interview with a leading expert in the field of church revitalization to offer help, hope and encouragement to pastors and ministry leaders. This third episode that came out today (Sept 20, 2021) features Sam Rainer, President of Church Answers, the co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and the president of Revitalize Network, discussing the role of church fostering in church revitalization. 2021-09-2038 min

Here FirstEp.19 (Pt.2) "The Pros and Cons of the Pray & Go Ministry (Sam Rainer)"On this weeks installment of CFBC's podcast "Here First" we have for the second week in a row Dr. Sam Rainer on the show. He shares with us what the Pray & Go ministry looks like in the established church... 2021-07-0212 min

Here FirstEp.18 (Pt.1) "The Pros and Cons of the Pray & Go Ministry (Sam Rainer)"On this weeks episode of Here First we have a very special guest Sam Rainer, and we talk about the Pray & Go ministry.2021-06-2716 min

Chapasam PodcastChapasam faz BECK2BECK com Iegor Rainer e comprova que ele é DUMAL #45Estréia do quadro BECK2BECK, entrevista e bate bola com o dj/produtor Iegor Rainer. No Beck2Beck, o nosso convidado dará sugestão de três tracks: uma de warm up, uma da hora do frito e uma de música dahora! Iegor Rainer ainda conversa um pouco sobre seu projeto solo e de seus projetos paralelos Quarto Dimensões e DuMal. Instagram do Iegor Rainer: https://www.instagram.com/iegorlima/ Spotify do Iegor Rainer: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tkjJ0GDB5ChcopV7DsFfp?si=LzzF-msDSCi2vTlRY4T29Q Soundcloud do Iegor...2020-07-2850 min

Great Commission LeadershipEp. 15 – Sam RainerThanks for listening to the Great Commission Leadership Podcast! Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE and CONNECT with us on Twitter and Instagram: @gclpod. This episode features Sam Rainer. Sam is the Lead Pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL. He is also the President of Church Answers and Revitalize Network. In this episode, we talk about leading in the established church and church revitalization. You can connect with Sam on: Twitter • Instagram Ad: O'Donnell Financial Coaching RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: West Bradenton Baptist Church Church An...2020-05-0633 min

Not Another Baptist PodcastSPECIAL: Adam Greenway and Sam RainerKNUCKLEHEADS IN ISOLATION, DRINKING BLACK COFFEE is a daily (Monday through Thursday) chat over coffee where Kyle and Matt welcome pastors and SBC leaders from all over the country to offer some laughs and encouragement as we face the Coronavirus Pandemic––together. This edition features the audio from our chats with Adam Greenway and Sam Rainer, which we recorded on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 and 30, and has now concluded. We hope they were an encouragement.2020-05-0544 min

Restore PodcastRestore-Episode 42-Sam Rainer: Church RevitalizationSend us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response.In episode 42, we are delighted to have Pastor Sam Rainer with us. He's the pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church. Our conversation is all about church revitalization as Sam is currently going through a church revitalization and helps other churches/pastors do so as well.Sam is also co-host of the Established Church Podcast, president of Church Answers, co-founder and co-owner of Rainer Publishing, and president of Revitalize Network.Show Notes/Links/Resources 2019-12-0249 min