Sam Rainer

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  Feb 14, 2021

  Creating an ongoing culture of generosity to missions in your church

  Creating an ongoing culture of generosity for missions among the church body takes an entirely different approach.

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  Feb 3, 2021

  Things believers do that make the unchurched bristle

  Hypercritical legalism is a clear example of how to turn people off, but there are other, less blatant turn-offs as well.

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  Jan 10, 2021

  Churches, you become what you celebrate. Here’s how

  You become what you celebrate. Whatever a church celebrates regularly will inevitably become rooted in the culture of the congregation.

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  Dec 28, 2020

  4 key safeguards to make sure your church’s finances stand up under scrutiny

  Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in the church. It’s also one of the most visible.

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  Dec 19, 2020

  An example of a covenant between pastor and church

  Generally, a church covenant is a clearly stated way an individual member commits to the body and how the body, in turn, commits to the individual.

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  Dec 12, 2020

  Most churches not ready to be ethnically diverse: What you can do to prepare your church

  Growing ethnically comes more as a gnawing reminder that there is more to do.

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  Dec 2, 2020

  What to expect in 2021 with church giving trends

  We estimate over half of churches are experiencing giving challenges. Far too few churches are preparing for what could be a rocky 2021.

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  Nov 23, 2020

  Why church leaders should write more handwritten notes

  I believe every leader — especially pastors — should write handwritten notes. It’s not just for nostalgia. There are good leadership principles found in a handwritten note. 

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  Nov 16, 2020

  Why the status quo is so tempting (and dangerous)

  Visionary leaders don’t compel others to stay the same.

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  Nov 5, 2020

  8 warning signs your church is drifting from God’s mission

  God’s mission is clear: He seeks and saves the lost.