Thom S. Rainer
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5 ways churches will have changed 1 year from now
I am not prophetic. And if I am prescient, it’s only because I have the incredible vantage point of hearing from tens of thousands of church leaders every year.
5 types of church members who won't return after quarantine
It's one of the most common questions we get from church leaders: When will all the church members return to in-persons services?
10 reasons why your church members are ornery in lockdown
If you sense your church members are getting a bit ornery, you are probably right.
15 characteristics of genuinely friendly churches
A genuinely friendly church has a guest return rate six times greater than other churches.
Minimal church: Where the future church is headed
The calendar of most churches in America is scary.There are so many activities, programs, and events that some members ...
Post-quarantine assessment: Is the digital or internet church really the Church?
Though this issue is not new, it seems to be approaching a tipping point in the post-quarantine era.
5 reasons why your church has great opportunities right now
As congregations return methodically to in-person services, something else will be taking place.
Top 10 bestselling Bible translations compared to 10 years ago
There is a lot of stability in the preference of Bible translations, at least from the perspective of sales.
5 early findings from churches that are regathering
While we are not yet seeing even half of all churches reopen, more are added each week. And here's what we're finding out.
5 reasons why you need to return to church
Why is it important to get back in the habit of regular and faithful attendance? I'll give you five reasons.