Thom S. Rainer
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Why the Giving in Your Church Is Decreasing
Why are the giving levels in your church down? See if any of these causative factors may be at work in your congregation.
5 Dangers of Church Designated Funds
Designated funds given to the church by a single or a few members with guidelines not approved by the church can be dangerous in end.
Shocking Reasons Why Children's Minister Is Staff Position in Greatest Demand
Why is the children's minister position is such demand?
The Dangers of Echo Chamber Leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction and set future courses. And we sometimes enjoy it so much that we only want people to agree with us and affirm us, even if we are wrong. It's called echo chamber leadership.
11 Specific Ways to Pray for Your Pastor
The enemy will do whatever he can to destroy the ministry of your pastors.
5 Common Barriers to Becoming a Simple Church
Too many congregations are wasting precious time, money, and energy doing too much. In fact, the churches are so complex that they have ceased to do ministry effectively.
The New Normal for Church Security
A tipping point is the critical juncture in evolving developments that leads to a new and, often, irreversible state. We call that new state "the new normal."
5 Common Reasons Church Leaders Stop Leading
We have many incredible leaders in our churches today. But, perhaps more often than we admit, some church leaders stop leading.
7 Ways Being Nice Hurts Your Church
Unfortunately, I've seen it again and again. Church leaders and members sacrifice the health and good of the church for fear of hurting one or a few persons. The body is sacrificed for the sake of a few members. We think we are being nice, but we are hurting the church.
How Your Church Should Prepare for an Active Shooter
I hate the title of this article. I hate that I even feel compelled to write about the topic. But many of you contacted me after the tragic murders at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.