Sam Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

Sam Rainer is president of Church Answers and pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church in Florida.

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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.
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.
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.
Nov 16, 2020
Why the status quo is so tempting (and dangerous)
Visionary leaders don’t compel others to stay the same.
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.
Oct 12, 2020
How to lead a whiteboard session with your staff, church leaders
The two keys to a whiteboard session are collaboration and creativity.
Oct 4, 2020
We adopted a church: 6 lessons learned after a year
Some dying churches are saved through revitalization or relaunches. Others are saved through the process of adoption.
Sep 27, 2020
How involved should the lead pastor be in selecting worship songs?
In my pastoral experience, people care more about song selection than they do church doctrine.
Sep 20, 2020
5 seminal leadership books every pastor should master
A seminal book is not necessarily current, but it is one you must master in order to understand current thought.
Sep 9, 2020
10 reasons to use the telephone rather than email in ministry
There are still good reasons to use the telephone when doing ministry. Here’s why.