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The Burge Report: Are There Too Many Churches in the United States?
Episode 3
There are between 350,000 and 400,000 churches in the United States. Is there really a church on every street corner? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam o…
2 years ago
Rebuilding Your Reputation after a Church Scandal
Episode 853
Proverbs 22:1 makes clear, "Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold." (NLT) How can a chu…
2 years ago
How Do Growing Churches Reach Young Families?
Episode 852
There are good examples of growing churches reaching young families. What are they doing differently than others? Thom and Sam answer this question. …
2 years, 1 month ago
Why People Don't Ask Tough Questions in Church
Episode 851
One of the signs of a healthy church is people asking tough questions. These questions may be theological, or they may involve life issues. When peop…
2 years, 1 month ago
Three Major Future Shifts for Churches You May Not Expect: An Interview with Brady Shearer
Episode 850
Thom and Sam are delighted to welcome Brady Shearer to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Brady is the CEO of Pro Church Tools. His work helps churche…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Confusion about the Word “Discipleship”
Episode 849
It is fascinating to engage church leaders and members about their understanding of discipleship. Frankly, it means different things to different peo…
2 years, 2 months ago
Why Every Woman in Your Church Needs This Bible: An Interview with Naomi Cramer Overton and Misty Arterburn
Episode 848
Thom welcomes Dr. Naomi Cramer Overton and Misty Arterburn. The Every Woman’s Bible by Tyndale House Publishers is a study Bible for the heart and mi…
2 years, 2 months ago
BR002 The Burge Report: A Deep Dive into the Decline of the Southern Baptist Convention
Episode 2
The Southern Baptist Convention is experiencing a decline in the scope and scale that is unprecedented in American church history. As the largest Pro…
2 years, 2 months ago
SP030 What Should You Do When a Handful of Key Donors Support the Church – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 30
As the median size of a church gets smaller, more are in the predicament of being supported by a handful of key donors. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Gr…
2 years, 2 months ago
SP029 The Upside and Downside of Designated Giving in Churches – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 29
Most gifts to churches are given without designating how the funds should be spent. However, there are cases when donors restrict their donations or …
2 years, 2 months ago