Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Apr 23, 2018
Avoid the Church Comparison Trap
Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader.
Apr 11, 2018
Letter to a Church Seeking Revitalization
Depending on how you define it, somewhere around seven to eight out of ten churches are in need of revitalization.
Apr 7, 2018
15 Really Funny Searches on My Church Website
Here are 15 of the funnier surprise searches at my site, in no particular order.
Mar 30, 2018
7 Critical Issues Before Your Easter Services
I have noticed at Church Answers and social media an unusually high number of questions about preparation for Easter Sunday.
Mar 18, 2018
7 Potentially Deadly Church Sicknesses
For the past two years, I have been monitoring the comments and challenges mentioned by church leaders. I am attempting to answer the question: What is hindering many of our churches from achieving health and vitality?
Mar 10, 2018
5 Main Reasons So Many Pastors Struggle With Depression
Most church members have no idea their pastor is depressed.
Mar 7, 2018
Why the Giving in Your Church Is Decreasing
Why are the giving levels in your church down? See if any of these causative factors may be at work in your congregation.
Feb 23, 2018
5 Dangers of Church Designated Funds
Designated funds given to the church by a single or a few members with guidelines not approved by the church can be dangerous in end.
Feb 17, 2018
Shocking Reasons Why Children's Minister Is Staff Position in Greatest Demand
Why is the children's minister position is such demand?
Jan 31, 2018
The Dangers of Echo Chamber Leadership
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction and set future courses. And we sometimes enjoy it so much that we only want people to agree with us and affirm us, even if we are wrong. It's called echo chamber leadership.