Thom S. Rainer
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Why you may not want to replace your departing church staff member
Too many churches hire staff by routine and tradition. The process is predictable. We have a vacancy. Start the search process.
How to disagree with your pastor
Should you, then, disagree with your pastor? Should you confront these leaders with something they have done wrong? Should you point out their omissions? Let me respond by offering ten guidelines for you to consider.
Seven fascinating insights into where pastors do their sermon preparation
The pastoral activity which requires the most time often goes unseen by most church members. Indeed, some members think pastors spend a lot of time enjoying coffee shops and listening to music through their ear buds.
Seven reasons why we need to move beyond the church size debate
We need all churches. All sizes of churches. We need more churches. It’s not either/or. It’s both/and.
Why smaller churches are making a comeback
Smaller churches are poised to make a comeback.
When should pastors interrupt vacations?
So, what should pastors do if the interruption takes place? Without giving specific details, let me share with you five considerations for pastors confronted with this reality.
10 things pastors should know about church shoppers
For those in church leadership, this pattern of members deciding to leave is far too common and almost always painful. Here are a few observations from both the Church Answers’ community and me.
Is the multisite church movement still growing?
Not everyone likes or embraces the multisite movement; but it is hard for anyone to deny its growth and paradigmatic impact. I will add to this conversation with six updates about the movement.
Healthy churches in 2029: 10 major changes in 10 years
In the blink of an eye, ten years will pass. The pace of change is staggering, and there is no reason to believe the pace will slow down.
6 things to know about church summer slumps
“I hate summer attendance!” That sentence came from a pastor whose church is consistently down in attendance in the summer.