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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, 3 months 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago
SP028 Making the Ask: How Pastors Should Approach Key Church Donors – An Interview with Mike Stadelmayer
Episode 28
Talking to key givers in the church does not have to be awkward. Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services joins Thom and Sam to discuss how pastors…
2 years, 4 months ago
Four Major Shifts in Church Staffing
Episode 847
There have been steady but subtle shifts in how churches hire staff and call ministers for years. Many of those shifts have accelerated since COVID. …
2 years, 4 months ago
Speaking in Tongues and Other Trending Worship Issues
Episode 845
Thom and Sam examine long-term trends in corporate worship services. Some of the data surprised them. You might be surprised too.
2 years, 4 months ago