Even though this new year is quickly slipping into history, it is not too late to see a new opportunity to embrace new attitudes and renewed efforts in church leadership.

Thom Rainer February 15, 2018

We have many incredible leaders in our churches today. But, perhaps more often than we admit, some church leaders stop leading.

Thom Rainer February 4, 2018

As we begin 2018, I have never seen local congregations at such a critical juncture. Amid the waves of these seas of negativity exist mercy drops of hope and possibilities.

Thom Rainer January 2, 2018

See if you can identify with one or more of these issues where allowing the status quo to continue is harmful.

Thom Rainer December 26, 2017

Many people have this naïve view that a pastor just has to preach and love people.

Thom Rainer December 14, 2017

Pastors and other church leaders: Please heed the words in this article and don’t do stupid.

Thom Rainer November 27, 2017

Is your church prepared for an emergency situation, like what happened in Sutherland Springs, Texas?

Thom Rainer November 14, 2017

What would it look like to take your church into a new season?

Thom Rainer November 10, 2017

He or she may not be who you expect. However, recognizing the toxic problem may lead to a faster solution.

Thom Rainer November 2, 2017

Many churches have become too busy for their own good.

Thom Rainer October 29, 2017

You are ready to lead and move the church forward, but not without dealing with these obstacles.

Thom Rainer October 22, 2017

The last thing pastors need is someone to offer them advice.

Thom Rainer October 3, 2017

Why has the topic of evangelism grown strangely quiet?

Thom Rainer September 11, 2017

I’ve seen too many people in vocational ministry fail to launch.

Thom Rainer August 11, 2017

We call it the death spiral. By the time I am contacted about a serious problem in a church, it is often too late.

Thom Rainer July 20, 2017

Change or die. Such has been the reality of too many congregations.

Thom Rainer July 8, 2017

Sick churches become dying churches. Dying churches become closed churches.

Thom Rainer July 4, 2017

All who serve in vocational ministry know about gnats. They come with the call.

Thom Rainer June 4, 2017

Just as there can be bad pastor-bosses, there are example of great pastor-bosses.

Thom Rainer April 26, 2017

Setting goals in the church may feel awkward, but what if it propels your team toward something greater?

Thom Rainer February 25, 2017


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