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

Here are 10 possible changes that could happen in the next 10 years.

Thom Rainer June 25, 2019

Here are seven considerations for the church leader who receives an anonymous letter.

Thom Rainer June 15, 2019

Here are five reasons this common practice makes common sense.

Thom Rainer June 2, 2019

Here are five issues that are common in many of these situations.

Thom Rainer May 23, 2019

When I wrote Autopsy of a Deceased Church five years ago, the positive response took me by surprise.

Thom Rainer May 16, 2019

Not all of these classes are created equally.

Thom Rainer May 1, 2019

This role is not only becoming more complex, but also carrying higher expectations.

Thom Rainer April 1, 2019

Here are six questions to consider.

Thom Rainer March 14, 2019

Five key reasons horizontal growth is important.

Thom Rainer March 3, 2019

How to turn your church toward an outward focus.

Thom Rainer February 9, 2019

Could be considered the most painful process in ministry.

Thom Rainer January 30, 2019

Many church members really don’t want to see their churches grow.

Thom Rainer January 24, 2019

God is not done with us yet.

Thom Rainer January 10, 2019

If revitalization doesn’t happen, this may be the result.

Thom Rainer December 17, 2018


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