Rainer On Leadership

There are essentially three groups of people who attend churches: the committed Christians; the casual Christians, and the cultural Christians. Thom and Sam look at each of these groups and offer a sobering prediction: the casual Christians will be the next wave of departures in churches. The post The Next Wave of Departures in Churches (and What Your Church Can Do to Prevent It) appeared first on Church Answers.

More churches need help today than ever before. But there are not enough church consultants available to assist these churches. Thom and Sam discuss the current state of church consulting and where it will likely go in the future. The post Our Thoughts on the State of Church Consulting (and What to Expect in the Future) appeared first on Church Answers.

Most pastors and church leaders will have at least one season of restlessness. It’s the nagging question that keeps you thinking . . . what’s next? In the case of the church, this question can be corporate, meaning you’re thinking what’s next? for the entire congregation. This question can also be personal, meaning what’s next? for me individually. Thom and Sam discuss how pastors can use feelings of restlessness in a positive way. The post How Pastors Can Use Feelings of Restlessness in a Positive Way for Their Churches appeared first on Church Answers.

You can be a good parent and a good pastor. Leading a church does not mean losing your children. Thom and Sam talk about raising preacher's kids and some potential pitfalls to avoid when parenting as a church leader. The post Leading Your Church without Losing Your Children appeared first on Church Answers.

A child in your church decides to follow Christ. There is no greater decision! Now what? Thom and Sam recently created a helpful checklist for pastors and church leaders to share with families. The post Seven Recommendations for When a Child in Your Church Accepts Christ appeared first on Church Answers.

One of the more concerning trends in North American churches is the increasing length of time it takes churches to call a pastor. Thom and Sam give both cultural and demographic realities for this trend. The post Five Reasons Why Churches Are Taking Longer to Find Pastors (Update) appeared first on Church Answers.

Church fostering is one church helping another church for a specified period of time. There has been a lot of interest in the topic, so Thom and Sam explore where the church-fostering movement is headed. The post Five Current Trends in Churches Fostering Churches appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom and Sam welcome Benjamin Watson, author of the upcoming book, “The New Fight for Life: Roe, Race, and a Pro-Life Commitment to Justice.” Benjamin is a former NFL player who now serves as VP of strategic relationships with Human Coalition, a pro-life organization based in Dallas. The post The New Fight for Life: An Interview with Benjamin Watson appeared first on Church Answers.

In most cases, the lead pastor has oversight of church staff. How much authority should the lead pastor have when hiring new church staff? This question recently came up in Church Answers Central from one of our members (Thanks Deek!). Thom and Sam tackle this subject on this week's episode. The post How Involved Should the Lead Pastor Be When Hiring New Church Staff? appeared first on Church Answers.

Every church is different. Pastors have their own personalities. With church leadership, should the personality of the pastor fit the congregation? Personality is not the only factor in determining fit, but it is one to consider. Personalities can change over time and so can your calling. Even when the fit is not ideal, both church and pastor can learn to love each other. The post The Best Personality for Pastoral Leadership appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom and Sam welcome two special guests to the show: Dr. Art Rainer, host of the More Than Money podcast, and Dr. David W. Jones, Professor of Christian Ethics at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The post Should Christians Give to the Homeless Man on the Street Corner? Money and Ethics: An Interview with Dr. Art Rainer and Dr. Dave Jones appeared first on Church Answers.

Millennials are the least mobile of the last four generations. They don’t move nearly as much as their parents and grandparents. You might find this stat surprising. What’s going on? Thom and Sam discuss on this week's episode. The post Millennials Are the Least Mobile Generation (Your Church Can Reach and Keep Them) appeared first on Church Answers.

Most churches are aging. But how much? Is there a looming generational crisis? Thom and Sam tackle this topic in this week's episode. The post Church Members Are Getting Much Older (The Real Stat and What It Means) appeared first on Church Answers.

Andrew McNair is the host of the Rich Young Powerful podcast, a financial commentator, author of “The Giving Crisis”, 9-figure wealth manager, and philanthropist. You can reach him at https://richyoungpowerful.com/. The post The Giving Crisis: An Interview with Andrew McNair appeared first on Church Answers.

You will often hear a pastor or some other church staff person talk about their "call to ministry." Many of these ministers remember specific times and dates of their call, while others speak more of a growing awareness of a call to vocational ministry. But can (or will) God revoke or end a call to ministry? Thom and Sam look at three perspectives. The post Is a Call to Vocational Ministry Irrevocable? Three Perspectives appeared first on Church Answers.

History gives us some insight into how a return to normal occurs following a pandemic. After the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, it took about two years for people to resettle into their typical patterns again. We're entering into this phase with Covid, but some things in the church will not return to pre-Covid activity. In this episode, Thom and Sam discuss how the pandemic has forever changed the way people experience church facilities. The post The New Rules for Church Facilities We Didn’t See Coming appeared first on Church Answers.

Church Answers has documented on several occasions the anemic state of evangelism in many American churches. In this podcast, Thom and Sam examine the reasons behind this struggle, while offering positive and proactive responses. The post Four Reasons Why Evangelism Died in Many Churches (and How to Reverse the Trend) appeared first on Church Answers.

Generational conflicts are so common they're cliche. Churches are notorious for infighting among generations, but many churches are doing multi-generational ministry well. Thom and Sam discuss how Millennials and Boomers can thrive together in the same church.  The post Why Millennials Need Boomers More Than Ever in Their Churches appeared first on Church Answers.

Five Updates on Pastoral Tenure The post Five Updates on Pastoral Tenure appeared first on Church Answers.

Kyle Thompson is the host of the Undaunted Life podcast, created specifically for men seeking to push back spiritual and cultural darkness. The Undaunted Life podcast is in the top six percent of all podcasts and growing daily. You can reach him and see more about his ministry at www.undaunted.life. The post Getting Men in Your Church to Make a Difference: Interview with Kyle Thompson appeared first on Church Answers.