Sam Rainer

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  Sep 3, 2020

  Pastor, your church needs you to take a vacation

  Far too many pastors do not get a proper cycle of rest. In the fourth commandment, God set up a pattern of work and rest.

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  Aug 9, 2020

  The difference between breaking trust and making a mistake

  Even the most competent of people make honest mistakes, like when communion cups become grape juice grenades. 

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  Jul 19, 2020

  6 things you inherit as a new pastor at an established church

  Welcome to your new church. Most everyone is excited to meet you. Few will remember your first sermon, but many will tell you it was great.

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  Jun 29, 2020

  Are you a leader or a commentator?

  With social media, anyone can comment about an issue, regardless of qualifications.

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  May 26, 2020

  How to lead when the vision stops

  How do you lead when you’re shell shocked with everyone else?

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  May 12, 2020

  What's the difference between confidence and arrogance?

  Boldness and confidence are biblical. Arrogance is destructive. Discerning the difference between confidence and arrogance can be difficult.

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  Apr 23, 2020

  Your church is worth the effort

  Don’t give up. Your church is worth the effort. 

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  Apr 13, 2020

  What you need to know about protecting children in your church

  Is child abuse really a problem in our culture? Absolutely, the problem is real.

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  Mar 28, 2020

  6 reasons why church members choose one style of worship over another

  Why do people choose one service over another? I’ll give you six reasons from the perspective of my church.

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  Jan 12, 2020

  5 advantages of having a flexible church staff

  Every church has some inflexible people. Part of being a pastor is helping people get unstuck and unfrozen.