Thom S. Rainer

Op-ed Contributor

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Jul 9, 2020
Minimal church: Where the future church is headed
The calendar of most churches in America is scary.There are so many activities, programs, and events that some members ...
Jul 1, 2020
Post-quarantine assessment: Is the digital or internet church really the Church?
Though this issue is not new, it seems to be approaching a tipping point in the post-quarantine era.
Jun 24, 2020
5 reasons why your church has great opportunities right now
As congregations return methodically to in-person services, something else will be taking place.
Jun 22, 2020
Top 10 bestselling Bible translations compared to 10 years ago
There is a lot of stability in the preference of Bible translations, at least from the perspective of sales.
Jun 10, 2020
5 early findings from churches that are regathering
While we are not yet seeing even half of all churches reopen, more are added each week. And here's what we're finding out.
Jun 3, 2020
5 reasons why you need to return to church
Why is it important to get back in the habit of regular and faithful attendance? I'll give you five reasons.
May 27, 2020
5 reasons why your church members disagree on when to reopen
We are hearing from pastors and other church leaders about members who have divergent opinions on the timing for regathering the in-person services.
May 13, 2020
How will churches serve communion?
I just participated in my first Lord’s Supper via a streaming service.
May 11, 2020
5 likely changes to church services most leaders didn't expect
I've been looking below the surface to see what might transpire at churches in a post-pandemic era that might not be readily obvious. These five likely consequences range from the trivial to the important.
May 2, 2020
What if all our church attendees showed up at the same time? 5 thoughts
One of the more frustrating aspects of a pastor’s ministry is dealing with nominally committed church members.