Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Oct 23, 2025
A growing church reality: Digital worship fatigue
The digital church is not going away. It still has a role to play in ministry. The key is learning how to use it wisely.
Oct 12, 2025
Senior adults are leaving the Church in alarming numbers
There is another exodus taking place in our churches, one that rarely makes the headlines and seldom finds its way into our strategy sessions. It is the quiet departure of senior adults.
Aug 10, 2025
6 critical questions for church membership retention
This framework isn’t just about retention — it’s about discipleship. It’s about stewarding the people God brings to your church.
Jun 29, 2025
Church, we need to protect our kids from smartphone cyberbullying
It used to be that bullies waited for the schoolyard. Not anymore.
Jun 12, 2025
Church, we need to do more for young people's mental health
The mental health of our young people is at stake. And the church must not look away.
Jun 8, 2025
What have smartphones done to our young people?
I love my grandchildren. I worry about them too.
May 3, 2025
Why weekly church attendance needs to be the norm
The local church is God’s plan A for His mission on earth, and He didn’t leave us a plan B.
Jan 1, 2025
5 reasons why 2025 will be a pivotal year for many churches
There seems to be a convergence of issues that could have a profound effect on churches in 2025.
Nov 3, 2024
Why many churches seeking a full-time pastor can’t find one
Churches seeking full-time pastors often do not know another paradigm, nor do they see a new solution.
Oct 6, 2024
4 reasons why 'evangelism' is often misunderstood in churches
Why are some churches evangelistic and others are not?