Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Apr 27, 2020
5 trends of church closures since COVID-19
Church closures were not the topic of church leaders until recent years. Now, more leaders are facing the reality that no congregation is immune from decline and possible death.
Apr 18, 2020
10 pieces of good news from churches during the pandemic
In the midst of the challenges, we are hearing some of the ways God is blessing churches.
Apr 11, 2020
5 ways you will be a different pastor after this pandemic
Though biblical standards of pastoral ministry remain constant, how pastors carry out that ministry will change dramatically.
Apr 5, 2020
Church will never be the same post-pandemic
You will never get to return to your church. Let me be clearer. When you return to gather for worship and fellowship and study, it will not be the same church before the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 27, 2020
Here's 1 church's response to the coronavirus
Here's a great example of one church’s proactive work to address the coronavirus pandemic and tackling these challenging times with both faith and works.
Mar 26, 2020
What will the post-coronavirus church look like?
The coronavirus will move past its pandemic state at some point in the future. I am fascinated to see what our churches will look like on “the other side.”
Mar 21, 2020
The foster church movement
Fostering and adoption are typically words connected to families and individuals. But now the movements are connected to congregations as well. I
Mar 11, 2020
What to do if your successor talks negatively about you
You weren’t looking for accolades or recognition. But at the very least, you expected your successor at your church to be kind. You certainly did not expect him to generate a culture of negativity about you.
Mar 8, 2020
Coronavirus and your church
You who are leaders in churches need to begin thinking about how your church should respond right now rather than later.
Mar 1, 2020
5 types of unhealthy giving to a church
I have worked with dozens of churches where some types of financial or other gifts can actually hurt a church.