Thom S. Rainer
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How will churches serve communion?
I just participated in my first Lord’s Supper via a streaming service.
5 likely changes to church services most leaders didn't expect
I've been looking below the surface to see what might transpire at churches in a post-pandemic era that might not be readily obvious. These five likely consequences range from the trivial to the important.
What if all our church attendees showed up at the same time? 5 thoughts
One of the more frustrating aspects of a pastor’s ministry is dealing with nominally committed church members.
5 trends of church closures since COVID-19
Church closures were not the topic of church leaders until recent years. Now, more leaders are facing the reality that no congregation is immune from decline and possible death.
10 pieces of good news from churches during the pandemic
In the midst of the challenges, we are hearing some of the ways God is blessing churches.
5 ways you will be a different pastor after this pandemic
Though biblical standards of pastoral ministry remain constant, how pastors carry out that ministry will change dramatically.
Church will never be the same post-pandemic
You will never get to return to your church. Let me be clearer. When you return to gather for worship and fellowship and study, it will not be the same church before the coronavirus pandemic.
Here's 1 church's response to the coronavirus
Here's a great example of one church’s proactive work to address the coronavirus pandemic and tackling these challenging times with both faith and works.
What will the post-coronavirus church look like?
The coronavirus will move past its pandemic state at some point in the future. I am fascinated to see what our churches will look like on “the other side.”
The foster church movement
Fostering and adoption are typically words connected to families and individuals. But now the movements are connected to congregations as well. I