Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Mar 7, 2021
5 trends in small groups coming out of COVID
Small groups are struggling, but small groups are really important.
Mar 2, 2021
5 ways the post-place church will look different after COVID
We are in a post-place world. So what are the implications for churches?
Feb 9, 2021
6 types of churches that have died during the pandemic
Death is a delicate topic, especially the death of churches. My purpose is to send a warning so changes can be made quickly and urgently.
Feb 1, 2021
7 reasons you must not abandon your online services
As churches return to in-person gatherings, they are abandoning their digital and streaming services. It’s a big mistake.
Jan 27, 2021
6 reasons why many pastors will not leave their churches
Some pastors are leaving ministry because of the toll COVID has taken on them and their churches. But others are more determined than ever to stay right where they are and here are six reasons why.
Jan 21, 2021
5 moves churches are making in the second COVID spike
Many areas are seeing a COVID spike a second time, some even greater than the first spike. We have been communicating with hundreds of pastors each week who contact Church Answers with questions and information.
Jan 13, 2021
Comparing pastors
In the latter part of the 20th century, they were compared to television pastors. Beginning in the 21st century, the comparisons were to podcast pastors.
Jan 6, 2021
7 prayers for pastors for a New Year
As we move into 2021, may I suggest we churchgoers spend more time in prayer for our pastors?
Dec 29, 2020
10 vocations pastors would choose if they weren’t pastors
What vocation would you choose if you were not a pastor?That is the question I posed on social media. Both the nature ...
Dec 20, 2020
7 heartfelt prayers by pastors for their churches in 2021
“What are your prayers for your church for 2021?”