Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Apr 30, 2016
10 Sentences That Make Pastors Cringe
Let me take you behind the scenes again in the life of a pastor.
Apr 27, 2016
The Next Future Church Staff Position: Pastor of Community Evangelism
The title may not be precise, but it will be close. Why am I confident about making this prediction? Allow me to offer five reasons.
Apr 24, 2016
7 Ways Church Members Should Prepare for a Sermon
What if church members began their own form of sermon preparation?
Apr 19, 2016
Which Church Staff Should See How Much You Give? 6 Perspectives
It's really a difficult question. Who should be able to see what each person gives to the church? Let's look at six perspectives.
Apr 17, 2016
5 Reasons the Church Announcements Struggle Is Real
This issue is all about those times when someone stands up to speak to the entire congregation. So what's the big deal about church announcements? How could something so innocuous cause problems?
Apr 3, 2016
6 Reasons Church Offerings May Be Struggling
Why might your church's offerings be struggling? Here are six clear reasons.
Mar 25, 2016
10 Commandments for Pastors When Talking Politics
There are few topics that evoke as much emotion as politics. The intensity of emotions is particularly evident during presidential elections.
Mar 23, 2016
4 Most Common High Attendance Days for Churches
Whenever I do any type of consultation with a church, I ask to see attendance records. And though it is not a rule without exception, I typically see three to four spikes in attendance.
Mar 20, 2016
6 Reasons Most Churches Are Lousy at Follow-Up
The church of 150 in attendance averaged two first-time guests a week, or 100 a year. How many joined the church? Only three.
Mar 6, 2016
4 Steps to Increase Church Guests Through a 'Side Door'
This approach to ministry may be one of the most neglected opportunities to get guests connected to your church.