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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Jun 23, 2024
What should pastors do when they must lead people they don’t trust
Trust is one of the most valuable components of relationships.
Jun 9, 2024
Why Vacation Bible School is as important now as ever
What other program or event bears this kind of fruit in a one-week timeframe?
May 19, 2024
The hidden reason churches nail worship
The hidden reason churches nail worship is right there in plain sight.
May 5, 2024
How to know when you’ve stayed too long as a pastor
A string of shorter tenures is usually not healthy for churches. But it is possible to stay too long. What are some of the signs?
Apr 14, 2024
8 essential qualities of pastors who love their jobs
What distinguishes pastors who love their jobs from those who do their jobs? It boils down to several essential qualities.
Apr 7, 2024
How pastors get compassion fatigue (plus ways to overcome it)
You should expect seasons of tiredness. All vocations produce them. But you can mitigate the problem of compassion fatigue in ministry.
Mar 24, 2024
Here's the 1 unexpected question to ask a church
After twenty-five years of researching churches, I’ve found one question more than any other seems to get people talking.
Mar 17, 2024
How to manage a constant complainer in the church
The grouchy grumbler. The negative naysayer. The gloomy pessimist. Complaining has many forms.
Mar 3, 2024
How can a Christian vote with peace of mind?
Every Christian has a responsibility to vote. Don’t fall into the melodrama. Vote with peace of mind.
Jan 28, 2024
The deacons every pastor (should) love
In a lot of churches, deacons get a bad rap. If they do too much, people believe they’re trying to take over the church. If they do too little, then people call them lazy.