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Why Pastors' Honeymoons are Getting Shorter
Honeymoons always end. There are somethings that can be done by a new pastor to extend them, but there are definitely some other things that can be d…
7 years, 1 month ago
Seven Reasons the 10+ Year Pastorate Is Becoming More Common
Data shows pastoral tenure is increasing. Today we examine why more pastorates are reaching double digit tenure.
7 years, 2 months ago
Six Social Media Posts Church Leaders Should Avoid
Social media can be great for expressing yourself, getting news, meeting new friends, and living out your faith. The problem comes when we post somet…
7 years, 2 months ago
Should the Pastor Have Visibility to Members' Giving?
Groups that get donations usually have visibility of who gives what. But what about a church? Should a pastor know who is giving and how much? Today,…
7 years, 2 months ago
Six Ways to Minister after a Miscarriage
Miscarriage is a difficult live event for those going through it. It's often not handled well by ministers, either. Today we discuss how to better ha…
7 years, 2 months ago
Ten Goofy Criticisms of Pastors
We asked our members at Church Answers for the wildest criticisms they had ever received. The answers did not disappoint.
7 years, 2 months ago
Five Major "What If" We Regrets We Are Hearing from Churches
Regret often comes when it's too late to change things in a church. Today, we discuss five of the most common regrets we hear from churches.
7 years, 2 months ago
Altar Calls, the Perfect Pastoral Work Week, and Other Listener Questions
We get a lot of questions here at Rainer on Leadership. Today, we take some time to talk about vacations with church members, altar calls, and the pe…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Six Characteristics of a Scrappy Church
My latest book, Scrappy Church, was written to offer hope to churches who think they may not have a future. God is not done with your church yet.
7 years, 2 months ago
Seven Traits of a Healthy Church
We need healthy churches. I've committed my ministry to helping churches grow healthier. But what does a healthy church look like? Today, we discuss …
7 years, 2 months ago