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The Unchurched Are Not Angry with You (But They Are Indifferent)
Episode 974
Why don’t unchurched people attend church? It’s not because they’re mad or too busy. The top reason is simple: they just don’t see the point. Indifference is the enemy of engagement. In today’s episo…
Published on 12 hours ago
The Church Number: From 137 to 60 The Shrinking Median Church in America (2000–2023)
Episode 973
Since 2000, one of the most reliable sources of data on congregations in America has been the Faith Communities Today study, often referred to as FACT. It’s been conducted every five years, with the …
Published on 5 days, 16 hours ago
Many Churches Face Future Sticker Shock with Deferred Maintenance
Episode 972
Sam Rainer interviews Tim Cool of Smart Church Solutions to dig into a hidden but pressing crisis facing many North American churches: deferred maintenance. Too often, churches delay costly but neces…
Published on 1 week ago
The Burge Report: The Biggest Little Denomination: The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Episode 971
Sam and Ryan Burge take a deep dive into the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), unpacking the denomination’s unique growth patterns, size distribution, and robust recordkeeping. They explore surpr…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
The One-Person Church Communication Plan (That Actually Works)
Episode 970
Many pastors and church leaders face a common challenge: how to develop an effective communications strategy when you don't have a big team to help you. Julie Masson, church communications expert, jo…
Published on 2 weeks ago
How to Get Families in Your Church to Read the Bible Together
Episode 969
Sam welcomes Amanda Jass to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Amanda serves as the general editor for the NLT GO Bible and is a gifted writer, editor, illustrator, and encourager. She has a passion f…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Least Appreciated People in Your Church (And What To Do About It)
Episode 968
There are many underappreciated people in your church. If you are in leadership, you must ensure they receive the proper recognition, encouragement, and resources. Josh and Sam discuss several groups…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
Episode 967
Thom and Sam welcome David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone, to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Hobby Lobby employs 50,000 people at 1,000 stores in 48 stat…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
How We're Using AI in Sermon Prep Ethically and Efficiently
Episode 966
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore five practical ways pastors can use AI to improve their sermon prep. How should you balance being efficient with being ethical? If you’ve ever stared at a rough …
Published on 4 weeks ago
The Unknown Connection Most Unchurched Have with the Church
Episode 965
Most unchurched people have some past connection to church—often from childhood. Our research found that 63% of the unchurched used to attend regularly. Their current indifference isn’t based on igno…
Published on 1 month ago