These books came at pivotal points in my life. I remember each of them and cherish them like long-term, trusted friends. Here are my personal top ten.

Thom Rainer August 6, 2020

It is time to revisit the need to simplify. It is time to look at how effective churches of the very near future (like in the next few months) will do only a few things well and eliminate the rest.

Thom Rainer July 28, 2020

I am watching this trend closely via hundreds of churches, and I am seeing more and more chatter and a lot more disagreements about the nature of the digital church.

Thom Rainer July 9, 2020

These five likely consequences range from the trivial to the important.

Thom Rainer June 4, 2020

We must return to the post-COVID-19 world with a renewed attitude about the importance of the gathered church.

Thom Rainer May 17, 2020

Your church can be one of the churches that adapt and thrive in the new environment.

Thom Rainer April 27, 2020

Here are common examples when accepting generosity may not be the best option.

Thom Rainer March 15, 2020

“I can’t believe he resigned!”

Thom Rainer February 24, 2020

Every leader should consider this principle whether the responsibility is over a few or thousands.

Thom Rainer February 7, 2020

What happens when a pastor approaches retirement age?

Thom Rainer January 25, 2020

These are likely to change the landscape of churches in the next few years.

Thom Rainer January 11, 2020

Here are some components of why this trend will experience rapid growth.

Thom Rainer December 15, 2019

What traits do these leaders have that illustrate joy?

Thom Rainer December 6, 2019

Here are ten diagnostic questions to consider.

Thom Rainer November 22, 2019

The most common moment pastors hear one of these three sentences is right before or right after they preach.

Thom Rainer November 10, 2019

Here’s what we’re learning from retiring Boomer pastors.

Thom Rainer October 31, 2019

Determining the effectiveness of a pastor is a highly subjective exercise.

Thom Rainer September 17, 2019

There are indeed some business principles that correlate with church practices and biblical truth.

Thom Rainer September 4, 2019

What does it take to be effective?

Thom Rainer August 8, 2019

Here are six updates.

Thom Rainer July 25, 2019


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