Thom S. Rainer
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7 Reasons Many Pastors Avoid Counseling
I wanted to know why so many pastors were avoiding counseling ministries today. Their responses were clear and consistent:
What Do Pastors Like Most About Their Ministries?
The results are in! As of this writing, 1,178 pastors responded to my social media poll asking what pastors liked most about their ministries.
7 Traits of a Healthy Church Leader
I see more signs of healthy church leaders today than I have seen at any point in my 30 years of ministry.
One of the Most Destructive Statements a Church Member Can Make
If you have served in church leadership for several years, you have likely heard this statement:
20 Strange Purchases Made by Churches
During one of our podcasts, we talked about church budgets and church purchases. That conversation led to a Twitter poll where we asked church leaders and members to name some strange purchases made by their churches. The responses were numerous and, yes, really strange.
6 Adjustments Made by Scrappy Church Leaders
But when we interviewed the leaders of these scrappy churches, we noticed a pattern. These leaders at one time had been discouraged and despondent. Many were ready to leave the church. Some were ready to leave vocational ministry altogether.
Scrappy Church: Why I Have Hope for More Than 100,000 Churches in North America
The baby arrived! The baby is my book, Scrappy Church. And I am excited about this book. I am very excited about this book. I am very, very excited about this book.
6 Negative Consequences of Church Members With an Entitlement Mentality
The opposite of a healthy church member is an entitled church member. He or she sees the church as an organization that doles out perks and benefits somewhat like a country club.
8 Differences Between Church Giving and Church Dues
It is amazing to hear how church members view their tithes and offerings to their local churches. Though it's cliché to say, the attitudes of their hearts reflect the nature of their contributions to the church.
10 Reasons We Are Starting Revitalize Network
So, why are we starting Revitalize Network? As a starter, allow me to share ten reasons.