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The 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...
2025-12-17
28 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-11-03
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
How 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...
2025-10-20
22 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-10-13
27 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-10-06
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-09-29
31 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-09-22
26 min
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The Anxious Generation Goes to Church by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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.
2025-08-19
5h 37
Rainer on Leadership
Why 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...
2025-08-04
27 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-07-28
31 min
Rainer on Leadership
Ten 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...
2025-07-17
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
Ten 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...
2025-07-14
21 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-06-26
30 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-06-23
28 min
Rainer on Leadership
Four 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...
2025-06-16
25 min
Rainer on Leadership
Four 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...
2025-06-09
25 min
Rainer on Leadership
What 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...
2025-05-12
25 min
Rainer on Leadership
Um, 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...
2025-04-21
23 min
Rainer on Leadership
Five 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...
2025-04-14
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
How 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...
2025-04-07
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
What’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...
2025-03-27
27 min
Rainer on Leadership
Seven 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:
2025-03-24
27 min
Rainer on Leadership
What 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...
2025-03-17
29 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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...
2025-03-10
25 min
Rainer on Leadership
Why 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...
2025-03-03
29 min
Rainer on Leadership
Why 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...
2025-02-17
24 min
Rainer on Leadership
The 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:
2025-02-10
26 min
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Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2024-08-06
3h 38
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Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2024-08-06
3h 38
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Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2024-08-06
3h 38
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Where Have All the Church Members Gone: How to Avoid the Five Traps That Silently Kill Churches by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2024-08-06
3h 38
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Persuasive Apologetics by Jeffrey M. Robinson, Dr. Thom S. Rainer - foreword by
Please 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.
2024-05-28
4h 28
Strength for Today's Pastor
153- 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...
2023-11-14
26 min
Monday Morning Pastor
Thom S. Rainer: Praying for Pastors
We 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...
2023-09-11
50 min
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When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2023-09-05
4h 11
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Please 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...
2023-09-05
4h 11
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When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2023-09-05
4h 11
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Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2023-06-06
5h 04
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Please 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...
2023-06-06
5h 04
Leaders in Living Rooms
LILR 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...
2023-06-06
47 min
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Please 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...
2023-06-06
5h 04
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Pray & Go: Your Invitation to Become a Great Commission Christian by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2023-06-06
5h 04
Halfway There
339: 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...
2023-05-01
47 min
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I Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith by Thom S. Rainer
Please 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...
2023-03-07
4h 40
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2023-03-07
4h 40
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2023-03-07
4h 40
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2023-02-06
38 min
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2022-10-18
2h 50
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2022-10-18
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2022-10-18
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2022-10-18
2h 50
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2022-10-04
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2022-10-04
3h 06
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2022-10-04
3h 06
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More Than Money
Episode 107 | How Much Should I Give? | Guest: Dr. Thom Rainer
In 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...
2022-08-17
35 min
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2022-07-05
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2022-07-05
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2022-07-05
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More Than Money
Greatest Hits of 2021! Should A Pastor Pay Off Their Mortgage? | Guest: Dr. Thom Rainer
It 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
2021-12-31
41 min
More Than Money
Episode 43 | Can Pastors Negotiate Their Salary? | Guest: Dr. Thom Rainer
In 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...
2021-05-19
28 min
More Than a Conversation
#032 Thom Rainer, author, church consultant, founder of Church Answers
With 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....
2020-12-08
38 min
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2020-09-28
3h 15
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2020-09-28
3h 15
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2020-09-28
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2020-09-28
3h 15
Rainer on Leadership
Why 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...
2020-04-21
24 min
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5LQ Episode 318: Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe
In 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. BEST QUOTES “They decided they were going to go into their community with the gospel, not just with a social ministry." "I'm a better churchman, husband, and father because of him." "We have a constant feedback loop. That feedback loop often leads me to what I am going to read next." "We have a better idea of what is going on in the...
2019-02-21
45 min
SBC This Week
Thom Rainer Announces Retirement from LifeWay
http://media.blubrry.com/sbcthisweek/s3.amazonaws.com/sbcthisweek/episodes/Episode176.mp3 Download this episode Subscribe: iTunes — Stitcher — TuneIn Radio — Google Play — RSS Episode #176 LifeWay President Thom S. Rainer announced his retirement this week creating the fourth concurrent presidential opening at an entity in the SBC. News Recap: LifeWay: Thom Rainer announces retirement — http://bit.ly/2NvRjej Trustees begin search for new president — http://bit.ly/2C2eWtK NAMB: Johnny Hunt to lead evangelism, leadership group — http://bit.ly/2NBELlE NOBTS: Kelley’s ‘Baptist blues’...
2018-08-31
42 min
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2018-05-01
2h 14
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2018-05-01
2h 14
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If 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...
2016-09-06
07 min
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2016-06-01
3h 05
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2016-06-01
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2016-06-01
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2016-06-01
3h 05
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2015-07-15
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2015-07-15
3h 00
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2014-12-15
1h 57
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