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The Church Answers PodcastThe Rainer Scale of Unchurched Receptivity
The Rainer Scale helps churches understand how open an unchurched person is to the gospel, to spiritual conversation, and to attending church. It is not a judgment of spiritual worth, but a practical tool for identifying likely openness.
U1 — Highly Receptive
U2 — Moderately Receptive
U3 — Neutral / Passive
U4 — Resistant
U5 — Highly Resistant
Resources:
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Upward Running
“Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)
“The Unchurched Next Door” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)
The Unchurched Report – coming in 2026!
The Hope Initiative
Church...
2025-12-1728 min
Rainer on LeadershipThe Church Number: From 137 to 60 The Shrinking Median Church in America (2000–2023)
Since 2000, one of the most reliable sources of data on congregations in America has been the Faith Communities Today study, often referred to as FACT. It’s been conducted every five years, with the most recent survey in 2023 representing tens of thousands of congregations across every major faith tradition.
The FACT research gives us a clear picture of what the ‘typical’ church looks like over time. And here’s one of the most striking trends: in 2000, the median church in America had 137 people in attendance at weekly worship services. By 2023, that number had dropped to just 60...
2025-11-0324 minRainer on LeadershipHow to Get Families in Your Church to Read the Bible Together
Sam welcomes Amanda Jass to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Amanda serves as the general editor for the NLT GO Bible and is a gifted writer, editor, illustrator, and encourager. She has a passion for creating content for all ages, with a special focus on resources for kids and families.
Why is it important for multiple generations to read God’s Word together?
In a time when generations often seem at odds, how can churches model a better way?
How can the New Living Translation and resources like the GO Bible help foster multigenerational relationships?
Children’s mi...
2025-10-2022 minRainer on LeadershipThe Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
Thom and Sam welcome David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone, to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Hobby Lobby employs 50,000 people at 1,000 stores in 48 states and grosses nearly $8 billion a year.
Author of The Legacy Life, Leadership Not by the Book, and The Leader’s Devotional, Green received the World Changer award and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. David, his wife, Barbara, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all live in Oklahoma City.
Legacy Stone is a ministry dedicated to he...
2025-10-1327 minRainer on LeadershipThe Unknown Connection Most Unchurched Have with the Church
Most unchurched people have some past connection to church—often from childhood. Our research found that 63% of the unchurched used to attend regularly. Their current indifference isn’t based on ignorance; it’s often rooted in real, past experiences. This means our efforts to reach them aren’t starting from zero. In this episode, Thom and Sam unpack what it means to engage the “dechurched”—those who’ve drifted away—and why this group might be more receptive than you think.
Assume familiarity, not hostility, when engaging the unchurched.
Past church experiences—good or bad—shape current attitudes.
Hol...
2025-10-0624 minRainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: The Kids Aren’t Alright—And Church Student Ministry Might Actually Help
From diapers to dating, parenting never stops presenting hard questions. But today’s concern is different: Gen Z teens are experiencing a full-blown collapse in social connection. Dating is down. Friend time is down. Jobs are down. According to Monitoring the Future, the percentage of antisocial high school seniors quintupled from 3.5% in 1995 to nearly 16% in 2022. But here’s the twist: the one group that remained more socially engaged? Teens who attend church monthly. In today’s episode, Ryan, Thom, and Sam unpack the surprising role of religion in keeping kids socially healthy—and what churches can do to help...
2025-09-2931 minRainer on LeadershipThe Big Front Door for Guests Just About Every Church Misses
Most churches miss this front door, not because of a lack of awareness but because of a lack of effort. Over half of the unchurched believe church could be a great place to make friends, but nearly 60% say it’s too intimidating to visit alone. That’s a huge opportunity. Today’s episode highlights how friendship, follow-up, and one key ingredient—an invitation—can lower the barrier and open the door for gospel conversations. Thom and Sam discuss some key takeaways from their new research.
Don’t just invite—offer to sit with them.
Make your church more re...
2025-09-2226 min
Embark On The Spellbinding Full Audiobook Experience!The Anxious Generation Goes to Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/266450to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Anxious Generation Goes to Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
Release date: 08-19-25
Ratings: 5.0 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Ministry & Evangelism
Publisher's Summary:
Church consultant and researcher, Thom Rainer, believes God is at work in this generation, and he believes that this moment in time has created unique opportunities for churches to grow, thrive, and revive.
2025-08-195h 37Rainer on LeadershipWhy the NLT Might Be the Best Bible You’ve Never Considered
Sam welcomes Dan Block to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Dan is a Senior Translator for the New Living Translation. They discuss why the New Living Translation is the best choice for those seeking a Bible that is accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable.
What is the process for translating Scripture?
What makes the NLT accurate?
How do you handle linguistic nuances or cultural concepts that don’t directly translate into modern English?
What makes the NLT understandable?
How does the auditory experience of the NLT influence its translation?
What is a meaning-for-meaning translation?
Resources:
Ne...
2025-08-0427 minRainer on LeadershipThe Burge Report: Is Gen Z More Religiously Engaged than Their Parents?
New religious data in the United States was released recently, and Ryan Burge joins the show with Sam to discuss the details. In 2024, Gen Z showed relatively strong religious attendance compared to other generations. Twenty-four percent of Gen Z reported attending religious services weekly—two percentage points higher than both Millennials and Gen X. While 53% of Gen Z attend less than once a year, that’s actually the lowest percentage of infrequent attenders among all the generations analyzed.
What factors might be contributing to Gen Z’s higher weekly religious attendance compared to Millennials and Gen X?
How...
2025-07-2831 minRainer on LeadershipTen Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 2)
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of “quiet” disruptions that don’t get much attention. Thom and Sam look at ten of them over two episodes.
6. Mobility rates of younger families and neighborhood churches.
7. Greater awareness of mental health issues.
8. Greater access to theological education.
9. Data-driven ministry changes the landscape of practical ministry.
10. Decentralization of communication.
Resources:
R...
2025-07-1724 minRainer on LeadershipTen Quiet Disrupters in American Church Life (Part 1)
Many of the disruptions in local church life are widely known. For example, most congregants and church leaders can clearly see the impact of COVID several years ago. But there have been a number of “quiet” disruptions that don’t get much attention. Thom and Sam look at ten of them over two episodes.
1. Evolving expectations for spiritual authority.
2. Blurring the lines between personal and private faith.
3. Digital natives redefine community.
4. Micro-communities become a greater influence.
5. Donation dynamics change.
Resources:
Upward Sports
Upward Sports: Pickle...
2025-07-1421 minRainer on LeadershipThe Future of America’s Largest Churches: An Interview with Eric Geiger
The future of America’s largest churches (specifically megachurches—2,000+ weekly attendees) is a complex mix of momentum, innovation, and cultural headwinds. Eric Geiger from Mariners Church joins Sam on the show to discuss the reality facing large churches. Will they keep growing? Some will, but many are plateauing or entering slow decline.
What are the biggest challenges facing large churches today?
What is different now than in the 1990s and early 2000s when megachurch growth peaked?
Why do many large churches base their ministry strategies on charismatic leadership models?
How will the declining Baby Boomer population affe...
2025-06-2630 minRainer on LeadershipThe Shifts in How Churches Choose Small Group Curriculum (What You Need to Know): An Interview with Michael Kelley
In this episode, Sam interviews Michael Kelley, Executive Director for the Rooted Network and a seasoned writer of church small group curriculum. As churches adapt to evolving discipleship needs, small group materials are also transforming. We’ll explore what’s driving these changes, how new approaches are resonating with different congregations, and practical insights for church leaders who are choosing curriculum in today’s landscape.
What are some of the most significant shifts you’ve seen in church small group curriculum over the past few years?
How have changing cultural dynamics influenced the topics and formats of small...
2025-06-2328 minRainer on LeadershipFour Kinds of Church Leaders Who Will Not Lead in Revitalization
In this episode, Thom and Sam explore four types of church leaders who are unlikely to lead effectively in revitalization:
Fearful leaders who avoid risk.
Leaders in denial who ignore decline.
Comfortable leaders who resist change.
Coasting leaders who have lost their drive.
Each of these leadership postures hinders momentum, blocks vision, and stalls renewal. Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward raising courageous, honest, and mission-focused leaders who can guide the church forward.
Resources:
NLT Large Print Pew Bible
Church Connect
Tyndale House Publishers
Upward Sports
Upward Sports: Pickleball
Going...
2025-06-1625 minRainer on LeadershipFour Common Reasons Most Churches Aren’t Breakout Churches
What stops a church from having a breakout? Thom and Sam discuss four primary reasons they often see in their consultations and research.
Lack of leadership development. Most pastors have little training or background in leadership. But they are expected to lead a church. Some may have extensive theological and biblical training, but they are weak in leadership. Aaron had to tell Moses that his leadership approach was all wrong. Moses was headed for a leadership disaster.
Unbiblical understanding of church membership. Basically, an unbiblical understanding of church membership is self-centered. Members have an attitude that...
2025-06-0925 minRainer on LeadershipWhat Is the Right Age to Retire as a Lead Pastor?
The average age of a pastor is 60 years old. The question of retirement is one many pastors are asking. Being a lead pastor comes with unique demands and extra attention. Is there an ideal age to retire? Thom and Sam discuss some guidelines for those who are closer to retirement than not.
The strength of your voice (and body) is a factor.
It’s unwise to hang on for several years for financial reasons. Go do something else.
A clear succession plan tends to give you a better final season at a church.
The belief your ch...
2025-05-1225 minRainer on LeadershipUm, Uh, and You Know: Killer Fillers in Public Speaking
Preachers and other public speakers should avoid these fillers in public speaking. Sam and Thom listened to several podcasts and sermons, where they heard these common fillers.
Um
Uh
You know
In other words
Illustration > main content
Weather reports
Super excited to be here
Anyway(s)
Resources:
Bible for Moms
Tyndale House Publishers
Upward Sports
Church Answers Central
FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights
The Hope Initiative
Episode Sponsors:
Moms are amazing!
They balance family, work, and countless daily challenges.
The DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible fo...
2025-04-2123 minRainer on LeadershipFive Ways to Report Truthful Worship Attendance
When Sam and Thom research local churches, they inevitably calculate average worship attendance. But how can they tell if it’s accurate or not? They share five ways to be certain.
Do not estimate.
Do not double count.
Do not include online attendance.
Have no fewer than two counters.
Include everyone on campus, not just those in the worship center.
Resources:
Upward Running
Bible for Moms
Tyndale House Publishers
Church Growth Services: Get your free campaign capacity analysis!
Church Answers Platinum Membership
Pew Research Center: “Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May...
2025-04-1424 minRainer on LeadershipHow Wedding Ceremonies Are Different Than in the 1990s (A Pastor’s Perspective)
Wedding ceremonies today are very different from those of the 1990s. Thom and Sam discuss what’s changed. What’s surprising and what’s not?
Some ceremonies are shorter and smaller, while others are more expensive and elaborate.
Ceremonies today are less traditional and tend to be more personalized.
Everyone is living together. Pre-marital counseling is more important than ever.
There are far more people getting married who are older (delaying marriage, divorces, and blended families).
Fewer pastors come to the rehearsals and dinners.
Fewer weddings take place in the church sanctuary.
The photos and videos are fa...
2025-04-0724 minRainer 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 minRainer on LeadershipSeven Power Groups in Churches (The Good and the Bad)
Where people organize, power will be present. The church is no exception. Thom and Sam discuss seven common power groups in churches. Hint: They are not all bad. How can you manage power dynamics among congregants in a way that is helpful to the church and glorifying to God?
Family-owned and operated.
Benevolent dictators.
Formal alliances.
Money managers.
Past-is-present protectors.
Ministry militia.
Network connectors.
Resources:
Upward Sports
Rooted
Church Growth Services: Get your free campaign capacity analysis!
Church Answers Platinum Membership
FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights
The Hope Initiative
Episode Sponsors:
2025-03-2427 minRainer 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 minRainer on LeadershipThe Hidden Opportunity of Hospitality in Churches: An Interview with Danny Franks
Three out of four churches in America have no type of welcome ministry. Why do church leaders fail to see its importance? What are the most significant challenges in starting and maintaining a welcome or guest services ministry? How might hospitality be underutilized in churches? Thom and Sam interview Danny Franks of Summit Church to learn more about this important and often-ignored topic.
Resources:
Upward Sports
Rooted
My Church Staff: Guest Services
Danny Franks
FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights
Church Answers Central
The Hope Initiative
Episode Sponsors:
Upward Sports...
2025-03-1025 minRainer 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 minRainer 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 minRainer 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
Embrace A Full Audiobook That Is Simply High-Impact.Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/797802to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 38 minutes
Release date: August 6, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Oliver, lead pastor of Connection Church, couldn’t put his finger on why he felt so unsettled. Everything seemed to be going right at Connection—that was until he asked a task force what had happened to one church member: Jill. Oliver couldn’t have known how his one simple question could lead t...
2024-08-063h 38Fuel Your Mind With A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Uplifting.Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/797802to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 38 minutes
Release date: August 6, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Oliver, lead pastor of Connection Church, couldn’t put his finger on why he felt so unsettled. Everything seemed to be going right at Connection—that was until he asked a task force what had happened to one church member: Jill. Oliver couldn’t have known how his one simple question could...
2024-08-063h 38Get New Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalWhere Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/797802to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 38 minutes
Release date: August 6, 2024
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Oliver, lead pastor of Connection Church, couldn’t put his finger on why he felt so unsettled. Everything seemed to be going right at Connection—that was until he asked a task force what had happened to one church member: Jill. Oliver couldn’t have known how his one simple question could...
2024-08-063h 38Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhere Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/797802to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 38 minutes
Release date: August 6, 2024
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Oliver, lead pastor of Connection Church, couldn’t put his finger on why he felt so unsettled. Everything seemed to be going right at Connection—that was until he asked a task force what had happened to one church member: Jill. Oliver couldn’t have known how his one simple question could lead t...
2024-08-063h 38
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Thought-Provoking.Persuasive Apologetics by Jeffrey M. Robinson, Dr. Thom S. Rainer - foreword byPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/233192to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Persuasive Apologetics
Author: Jeffrey M. Robinson, Dr. Thom S. Rainer - foreword by
Narrator: Sean Jackson
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
Release date: 05-28-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Ethics
Publisher's Summary:
In Persuasive Apologetics, pastor and professor Jeffrey M. Robinson explores what's below the surface of intellectual-sounding objections to Christianity. He shows what it means to contend for the truth through real-life examples of communicating with those who hold differing beliefs.
2024-05-284h 28
Strength for Today's Pastor153- Most Churches Need Revitalization (with Thom Rainer)Comments? Questions? Send us a message!Welcome to podcast 153. Today, it’s a blessing and honor to welcome Thom Rainer. Our subject will be church revitalization, a subject that Dr. Rainer is an expert on…Thom S. Rainer is an author, researcher, speaker, and former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Prior to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divi...
2023-11-1426 min
Monday Morning PastorThom S. Rainer: Praying for PastorsWe hope you enjoy this episode with Thom S. Rainer. Check out the links below, We know you will find this conversation both encouraging and equipping. Take a minute to subscribe, leave a review and share with another pastor. Church Answers: www.churchanswers.com The Hope initiative: https://churchanswers.com/solutions/courses/the-hope-initiative/ Thom’s Book: When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your ChurchThom’s Article’s: How to Wound Your Pastor, 20 of the Most Difficult Things Pastors Have Done in Ministry...
2023-09-1150 min
Start The High-Impact Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699001to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 11 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
A convenient and easy way for pastors to ask for the prayer support they desperately need. "Will you pray for me?" is a question pastors hear every day. But when have you heard a pastor ask that question for themselves? Frankly, it's rare. That was the question Thom Rainer asked his congregation. The response w...
2023-09-054h 11Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, World ReligionsWhen the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699001to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 11 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
A convenient and easy way for pastors to ask for the prayer support they desperately need. "Will you pray for me?" is a question pastors hear every day. But when have you heard a pastor ask that question for themselves? Frankly, it's rare. That was the question Thom Rainer asked his congregation. The r...
2023-09-054h 11Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWhen the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699001to listen full audiobooks.
Title: When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 11 minutes
Release date: September 5, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
A convenient and easy way for pastors to ask for the prayer support they desperately need. "Will you pray for me?" is a question pastors hear every day. But when have you heard a pastor ask that question for themselves? Frankly, it's rare. That was the question Thom Rainer asked his congregation. The response w...
2023-09-054h 11
Experience A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680703to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
Spend the next 30 days reaching your community in prayer and learn what it means to be a Great Commission Christian. Pray & Go is a profound and easy-to-use tool that empowers church members to focus outward and learn how to pray regularly. There’s hope. Imagine your congregation devoted to prayer. Envision a healthy and growing church dedicated to wor...
2023-06-065h 04Power-Up With The Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Experience!Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680703to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Spend the next 30 days reaching your community in prayer and learn what it means to be a Great Commission Christian. Pray & Go is a profound and easy-to-use tool that empowers church members to focus outward and learn how to pray regularly. There’s hope. Imagine your congregation devoted to prayer. Envision a healthy and growing church dedicated to worshiping Jes...
2023-06-065h 04
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 minAccess Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, World ReligionsPray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680703to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
Spend the next 30 days reaching your community in prayer and learn what it means to be a Great Commission Christian. Pray & Go is a profound and easy-to-use tool that empowers church members to focus outward and learn how to pray regularly. There’s hope. Imagine your congregation devoted to prayer. Envision a healthy and growing church dedicated to wor...
2023-06-065h 04Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityPray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/680703to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes
Release date: June 6, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Spend the next 30 days reaching your community in prayer and learn what it means to be a Great Commission Christian. Pray & Go is a profound and easy-to-use tool that empowers church members to focus outward and learn how to pray regularly. There’s hope. Imagine your congregation devoted to prayer. Envision a healthy and growing church dedicated to worshiping Jes...
2023-06-065h 04
Halfway There339: Thom S. Rainer and The Changing American Church
Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers. With nearly forty years of ministry experience, Thom has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church and its leaders. He has been a pastor of four churches and interim pastor of ten churches He is the author of numerous books, including I Am a Christian and I Believe. Today, Thom shares how he ended up in ministry instead of banking, the difficulty of losing his father, and his thoughts on the changing nature of the American church. He reveals what...
2023-05-0147 min
Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Must-Listen!I Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/660513to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Who is God? Why am I here? How should I live? These are a few of the crucial questions about life that must be answered. What’s exciting is that God has provided those answers in Scripture. In I Believe, Thom Rainer outlines the essentials of the Christian faith in a clear and succinct way. You’ll learn ab...
2023-03-074h 40
Unlock An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.I Believe by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/182079to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Believe
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
Release date: 03-07-23
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Theology
Publisher's Summary:
Who is God? Why am I here? How should I live? These are a few of the crucial questions about life that must be answered. What’s exciting is that God has provided those answers in Scripture. In I Believe, Thom Rainer outlines the essentials of the Christian faith in a clear and succinct way. You’ll learn about prayer, church, angels, heav...
2023-03-074h 40Get Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityI Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/660513to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 40 minutes
Release date: March 7, 2023
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Who is God? Why am I here? How should I live? These are a few of the crucial questions about life that must be answered. What’s exciting is that God has provided those answers in Scripture. In I Believe, Thom Rainer outlines the essentials of the Christian faith in a clear and succinct way. You’ll learn ab...
2023-03-074h 40
The Word at Work with Miranda Carls: A Podcast for Christian Professionals24. Sharing the Gospel with Ease (Guest: Dr. Thom S. Rainer)During this episode, we discuss sharing the Gospel with ease with Dr. Thom S. Rainer. He is the founder and CEO of Church Answers and Executive Director of Revitalize Network. Dr. Rainer is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he received his degree in business administration. He received both the master of divinity and the Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary. Dr. Rainer has served as pastor of four churches. He is the former president of Rainer Group consulting. He served for twelve years as dean at Southern Seminary and for thirteen years as the president and...
2023-02-0638 min
Get Hooked On The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613845to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 50 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
'We can't compete with the megachurch in our town!' 'A new church was started two blocks from us. We've got plenty of churches without them!' 'We can't reach young families. They all go to the big church that has all the children's and student stuff.' 'We don't have the money or the people the other churches have.' Bestselling author...
2022-10-182h 50Listen To: This High-Impact Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613845to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 50 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2022
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
'We can't compete with the megachurch in our town!' 'A new church was started two blocks from us. We've got plenty of churches without them!' 'We can't reach young families. They all go to the big church that has all the children's and student stuff.' 'We don't have the money or the people the other churches have.' Bestselling...
2022-10-182h 50Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, World ReligionsScrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613845to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 50 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2022
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
'We can't compete with the megachurch in our town!' 'A new church was started two blocks from us. We've got plenty of churches without them!' 'We can't reach young families. They all go to the big church that has all the children's and student stuff.' 'We don't have the money or the people the other churches have.' Bestselling...
2022-10-182h 50
Press Play On Into A Vivid Full Audiobook On The Go.Scrappy Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229680to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scrappy Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: mp3
Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 10-18-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Church & Church Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
What does a scrappy church look like? Let's take a look together.
2022-10-182h 50Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityScrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/613845to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Scrappy Church: God's Not Done Yet
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: William Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 50 minutes
Release date: October 18, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
'We can't compete with the megachurch in our town!' 'A new church was started two blocks from us. We've got plenty of churches without them!' 'We can't reach young families. They all go to the big church that has all the children's and student stuff.' 'We don't have the money or the people the other churches have.' Bestselling author...
2022-10-182h 50
Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614520to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand. What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world wher...
2022-10-043h 06Listen To Your Ears To A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook.I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614520to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand. What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world where...
2022-10-043h 06
Ignite The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.I Am a Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229708to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am a Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 10-04-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Church & Church Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world where everything from sports to politics, social media to podcasts, and movies to television vies for our attention, we need to get back to what is essential. We need to know who we truly are and who we serve. When people finally grasp who they...
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Title: I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand. What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world wher...
2022-10-043h 06Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityI Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/614520to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Am a Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
In this concise book, respected pastor, author, and church consultant Thom Rainer explains how the local church is God’s primary plan for reaching the world with his love. “I am a Christian” and “I am a church member” go hand in hand. What does it really mean to be a Christian? In a world where...
2022-10-043h 06
More Than MoneyEpisode 107 | How Much Should I Give? | Guest: Dr. Thom RainerIn this episode, Art and Taylor ask Thom Rainer several listener questions about generosity, including questions about amounts to give, church benevolence, stewardship ministries, and more.Resources mentioned:Church Answers University | Learn more here: https://churchanswers.university/The Essential Emergency Binder | Buy it here: https://www.artrainer.com/essential-emergency-binderEpisode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy...
2022-08-1735 min
Get Lost In A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Ground-Breaking.Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources) by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/591658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources)
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 50 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Discover a Natural Way to Share the Love of Christ. Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Perhaps you got a job you desperately wanted or you were really proud of something you made. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You were wi...
2022-07-054h 50Listen To Your Ears To A Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook.Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources) by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/591658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources)
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 50 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Discover a Natural Way to Share the Love of Christ. Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Perhaps you got a job you desperately wanted or you were really proud of something you made. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You we...
2022-07-054h 50
Get Hooked On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Eye-Opening.Sharing the Gospel with Ease by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/230703to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sharing the Gospel with Ease
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
Release date: 07-05-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Evangelism
Publisher's Summary:
Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You were willing and eager to have a conversation about it with anyone who would listen! Why doesn’t our excitement for Jesus overflow from our lives in a similar and natural way? In this book, Thom Rain...
2022-07-054h 50Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianitySharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources) by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/591658to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sharing the Gospel with Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life (Church Answers Resources)
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 50 minutes
Release date: July 5, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Discover a Natural Way to Share the Love of Christ. Think about an incredibly joyful event in your life. Perhaps you got a job you desperately wanted or you were really proud of something you made. Do you remember how you couldn’t wait to talk about it? You were wi...
2022-07-054h 50More Than MoneyGreatest Hits of 2021! Should A Pastor Pay Off Their Mortgage? | Guest: Dr. Thom RainerIt is New Year’s Eve. We hope you had a wonderful 2021. This week, we are closing out 2021 by playing, some of our greatest hits from the past year. This episode is the fifth and final greatest hit. In the episode, Art talks with Dr. Thom Rainer about whether ministers should pay off their mortgage, knowing it will impact their housing allowance. Listener question answered:Are pastors required to take minimum distributions from their 403(b)?Notes:Housing Allowance for Ministers: Made Easy | Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Housing-Allowance-Ministers-Made-Easy/dp/1731052367
2021-12-3141 minMore Than MoneyEpisode 43 | Can Pastors Negotiate Their Salary? | Guest: Dr. Thom RainerIn this episode, Thom Rainer joins Art to answer some FAMQ (Frequently Asked Money Questions) of ministers. Art also announces a new giveaway from SecureGive!Listener questions answered:1. We often discuss the difference between a pastor’s salary and the pastor’s compensation package. What is the difference and why is it important for a pastor to understand the difference?2. Before taking a pastoral position, can a pastor negotiate the salary? How should he go about doing that?3. Housing allowances are a big deal for ministers. What is a housing allowance and how...
2021-05-1928 min
More Than a Conversation#032 Thom Rainer, author, church consultant, founder of Church AnswersWith nearly 40 years of ministry experience, Thom S. Rainer has spent a lifetime committed to the growth and health of the local church and her leaders.Prior to founding Church Answers, Thom served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary....
2020-12-0838 min
Discover This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/454890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom...
2020-09-283h 15Step Inside Your Ears To A Award-Winning Full Audiobook.The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/454890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom you...
2020-09-283h 15Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalThe Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/454890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom...
2020-09-283h 15Explore New Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/454890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Post-Quarantine Church: Six Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Michael Beck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Release date: September 28, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
A trustworthy and respected guide for pastors and church leadership in the post-quarantine world, providing hope and vision for the future of your congregation. From thousands of surveys of church leaders and in-person consultations, Thom Rainer and his Church Answers team have gathered the essential wisdom you...
2020-09-283h 15
Rainer on LeadershipWhy Your Church Must Move to Both Digital AND Automated Giving Immediately (Interview with Jess Rainer)In a time when most churches are holding virtual services, Thom and Sam speak with Jess Rainer regarding best practices and benefits in moving to both digital and automated giving immediately. * What are the definitions of automated giving and digital giving? * Talk about how these methods of giving have been a blessing for your church. * Help us to understand why these methods of giving are important not only for the pandemic. but for the future. * How would you recommend a church leader encourage a senior adult to automated giving? Why might this path be easier...
2020-04-2124 min
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins and Dan Iten5LQ Episode 318: Thom Rainer and Jonathan HoweIn this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe, cohosts of the Rainer on Leadership Podcast. During their conversation, they discuss church revitalization and succession plans.
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2019-02-2145 min
SBC This WeekThom Rainer Announces Retirement from LifeWay
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LifeWay President Thom S. Rainer announced his retirement this week creating the fourth concurrent presidential opening at an entity in the SBC.
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2018-08-3142 min
Get Lost In A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Ground-Breaking.Becoming a Welcoming Church by George W. Sarris, Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329859to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming a Welcoming Church
Author: George W. Sarris, Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes
Release date: May 1, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Most church members don't see their churches clearly. In almost all of Thom S. Rainer's consultations, church members perceive their church to be friendly. But as he surveyed guests, he found that the guests typically saw church members as unfriendly. The perception chasm existed because the members were indeed friendly...
2018-05-012h 14Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBecoming a Welcoming Church by George W. Sarris, Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329859to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming a Welcoming Church
Author: George W. Sarris, Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes
Release date: May 1, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Most church members don't see their churches clearly. In almost all of Thom S. Rainer's consultations, church members perceive their church to be friendly. But as he surveyed guests, he found that the guests typically saw church members as unfriendly. The perception chasm existed because the members were indeed friendly...
2018-05-012h 14
Shelby PodcastDr. Thom S. Rainer: Leading Change in the ChurchIf you work for a ministry, you are not going to want to miss the valuable information that Dr. Thom S. Rainer, President and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, shares with us today! Did you know nine out of ten churches in America are declining or not keeping up with their community’s population? The foremost authority on church growth is here to share a lifetime of wisdom so that your ministry can either become or remain healthy. We cover these subjects: the five most common obstacles to breaking attendance barriers, hot button issues, change in the church and much mo...
2016-09-0607 min
Feel The Captivating Full Audiobook Experience!Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 5 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2016
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining or growing slower than the community in which they are located. Stated simply, 90 percent of American churches are losing ground in their communities. Change is not an option; it is an urgent need. We don’t change our doctrines and biblical foundations, but we do change our methodologies and ap...
2016-06-013h 05Grab Your Day With A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 5 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2016
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining or growing slower than the community in which they are located. Stated simply, 90 percent of American churches are losing ground in their communities. Change is not an option; it is an urgent need. We don’t change our doctrines and biblical foundations, but we do change our methodologies an...
2016-06-013h 05Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalWho Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 5 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2016
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining or growing slower than the community in which they are located. Stated simply, 90 percent of American churches are losing ground in their communities. Change is not an option; it is an urgent need. We don’t change our doctrines and biblical foundations, but we do change our methodologies an...
2016-06-013h 05Get Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityWho Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/266005to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change in the Church
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 5 minutes
Release date: June 1, 2016
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining or growing slower than the community in which they are located. Stated simply, 90 percent of American churches are losing ground in their communities. Change is not an option; it is an urgent need. We don’t change our doctrines and biblical foundations, but we do change our methodologies and ap...
2016-06-013h 05
Tune In To The Powerful Full Audiobook Experience!I Will: Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236156to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Will: Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 15, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our pastors to address or is there a way for the church member to make an...
2015-07-153h 00Get Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalI Will: Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236156to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Will: Nine Habits of the Outwardly Focused Christian
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: George W. Sarris
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 0 minutes
Release date: July 15, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Could you be the answer to the problems you see? Every day we are faced with the needs of those around us. Emotional. Physical. Spiritual. What are we to do about it? Are these problems for our pastors to address or is there a way for the church member to make an...
2015-07-153h 00
Dive Into This Sensational Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226377to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Maurice England
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release date: December 15, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent...
2014-12-151h 57Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityAutopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/226377to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Maurice England
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release date: December 15, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.44 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 4
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
No one wants to see a church die. And yet, far too many churches are dying. For more than twenty-five years, Dr. Thom Rainer has helped churches grow, reverse the trends of decline, and has autopsied those that have died. From this experience, he has discovered twelve consistent...
2014-12-151h 57
Get the Popular Titles Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityTransformational Church Audiobook by Ed Stetzer, Thom RainerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1245 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Transformational Church Subtitle: Creating a New Scorecard for Congregations Author: Ed Stetzer, Thom Rainer Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-10 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Publisher's Summary: Churches committed to following Christ's example want this world changed for the sake of eternity. While the supernatural piece of making that happen goes without saying, how does a body of believers do its part to be in that "sweet...
2010-07-0705 min
Listen to Top 100 Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Unexpected Journey Audiobook by Thom S. RainerPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1467 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unexpected Journey Subtitle: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus Author: Thom S. Rainer Narrator: Don Reed Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-09 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity Publisher's Summary: A narrative interview story of how a dozen people moved from various forms of spirituality to come to Christ as Lord. Listen in on the interviews of individuals who had been part of Mormonism, Judaism, Hinduism, atheism...
2009-05-2905 min
Listen To This Spellbinding Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.The Unexpected Journey by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229339to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unexpected Journey
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 05-29-09
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 35 ratings
Genres: Social Issues
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re looking at is dangerous. If you listen to it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “idiots...
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Title: The Unexpected Journey
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 05-29-09
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 35 ratings
Genres: Social Issues
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re looking at is dangerous. If you listen to it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most...
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Title: The Unexpected Journey
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 05-29-09
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 35 ratings
Genres: Social Issues
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re looking at is dangerous. If you listen to it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “idiots...
2009-05-295h 43
Escape To Your Ears To A Vivid Full Audiobook.The Unexpected Journey: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159405to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unexpected Journey: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2009
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re holding is dangerous. If you read it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “...
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Title: The Unexpected Journey: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2009
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re holding is dangerous. If you read it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Chri...
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Title: The Unexpected Journey: Conversations with People Who Turned from Other Beliefs to Jesus
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 43 minutes
Release date: April 19, 2009
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Following Jesus is a journey none of the people in this book ever expected to take. Why did they? What difference did it make? The book you’re holding is dangerous. If you read it, you’ll see that God is still active in saving even the most unexpected people: An atheist woman who viewed Christians as “...
2009-04-195h 43
Journey Through: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159415to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 19 minutes
Release date: December 16, 2008
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
We’ve read all the hot books on evangelism, we’ve attended scores of seminars—and still we’re not reaching the unchurched. Eighty to ninety percent of churchless Americans will never darken our culturally relevant, seeker-sensitive doors. What are we missing?Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong people. Instead of consulting the unchurched masses, it’s time we hear...
2008-12-166h 19Power-Up With The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159415to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 19 minutes
Release date: December 16, 2008
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
We’ve read all the hot books on evangelism, we’ve attended scores of seminars—and still we’re not reaching the unchurched. Eighty to ninety percent of churchless Americans will never darken our culturally relevant, seeker-sensitive doors. What are we missing?Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong people. Instead of consulting the unchurched masses, it’s time we he...
2008-12-166h 19Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianitySurprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159415to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Surprising Insights from the Unchurched and Proven Ways to Reach Them
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 19 minutes
Release date: December 16, 2008
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
We’ve read all the hot books on evangelism, we’ve attended scores of seminars—and still we’re not reaching the unchurched. Eighty to ninety percent of churchless Americans will never darken our culturally relevant, seeker-sensitive doors. What are we missing?Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong people. Instead of consulting the unchurched masses, it’s time we hear...
2008-12-166h 19
Step Inside A Full Audiobook That Is Simply High-Impact.Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159727to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes
Release date: December 9, 2008
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Breakout Churches Can Your Church Become One?This is the story of thirteen churches and the leaders who moved them from stagnancy to growth and from mediocrity to greatness. Drawing on one of the most comprehensive studies ever on the church, this book reveals the process of becoming a “breakout” church and the factors that lead to this spiritual metamorphosis. Eighty perc...
2008-12-095h 49Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityBreakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159727to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Breakout Churches: Discover How to Make the Leap
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes
Release date: December 9, 2008
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Breakout Churches Can Your Church Become One?This is the story of thirteen churches and the leaders who moved them from stagnancy to growth and from mediocrity to greatness. Drawing on one of the most comprehensive studies ever on the church, this book reveals the process of becoming a “breakout” church and the factors that lead to this spiritual metamorphosis. Eighty perc...
2008-12-095h 49
Experience This Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: November 25, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
If You Invite Them, They Will Come.It’s true. In a national survey done by author Thom Rainer and his staff, eight out of ten unchurched men and women said they would come to church—if only someone would invite them. When and how...
2008-11-257h 01Dive Into The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Game-Changing!The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: November 25, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
If You Invite Them, They Will Come.It’s true. In a national survey done by author Thom Rainer and his staff, eight out of ten unchurched men and women said they would come to church—if only someone would invite them. When and how is t...
2008-11-257h 01Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, World ReligionsThe Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: November 25, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: World Religions
Publisher's Summary:
If You Invite Them, They Will Come.It’s true. In a national survey done by author Thom Rainer and his staff, eight out of ten unchurched men and women said they would come to church—if only someone would invite them. When and how...
2008-11-257h 01Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith by Thom S. RainerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/159408to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Unchurched Next Door: Understanding Faith Stages as Keys to Sharing Your Faith
Author: Thom S. Rainer
Narrator: Don Reed
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: November 25, 2008
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
If You Invite Them, They Will Come.It’s true. In a national survey done by author Thom Rainer and his staff, eight out of ten unchurched men and women said they would come to church—if only someone would invite them. When and how is t...
2008-11-257h 01