Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Feb 23, 2020
How churches deal with the challenge of latecomers to worship services
Outside of locking people out, how have churches responded to this challenge?
Feb 22, 2020
7 differences between your church and a cafeteria
If you paid your money, you could choose whatever you wanted. Your preferences were paramount. It was all about you. It sounds like some churches we know.
Feb 10, 2020
Why pastors leave a church after a major 'success'
We hear from pastors almost every month who decide to leave their churches when things are going very well.
Feb 9, 2020
Younger generations prefer smaller worship gatherings
Larger churches will have a more difficult time staying larger. At least, that is my postulate according to our early research. I am defining a larger church by the size of its largest worship service, not by its total attendance.
Feb 2, 2020
Retired pastors aren't retiring from ministry
Tens of thousands of pastors and other church staff members are becoming retirement age each year. We have not seen anything like this phenomenon.
Jan 27, 2020
Don't let the angry 10 percent decide the direction of your church
In any organization of size, there are likely angry people. They are unhappy with the organization. They don’t like change. They don’t like the leader.
Dec 30, 2019
7 trends for churches in 2020
As we head into 2020, I see seven major trends developing. They are likely to change the landscape of churches in the next few years.
Dec 17, 2019
Six reasons the multi-venue church model will experience rapid growth
The multi-venue model is not new, but it is gaining momentum.
Dec 8, 2019
5 reasons rural and small town churches are making a comeback
The obituaries of rural and small-town churches are premature.
Dec 4, 2019
4 unique approaches to church outreach
Though the ways to reach a community are seemingly unending, allow me to share four that seem to be growing in use and effectiveness.