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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago
Should a Church Pursue Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving, or inherited funds, is something that churches often do not pursue. Today we discuss why that's often a mistake and how to do so.
7 years, 4 months ago
Sacred Cows to Be Aware of in Your Church
We recently ran a Twitter poll to find out the most dealt with sacred cows in churches. The responses were both hilarious and worrisome.
7 years, 4 months ago
Seven Reasons Why Writing Handwritten Notes Will Revolutionize Your Ministry
Handwritten notes are a lost art for many. Today, we discuss why they are so important and how you can use them to boost encouragement in your church…
7 years, 4 months ago
Six Reasons Why Churches Continue to Get Immature Christians in Leadership Positions
Leadership in the church tends to fall to those who are either the loudest or who want it the most instead of who is spiritually mature enough to han…
7 years, 4 months ago
Why I’m Starting Revitalize Network
I recently announced the launch of Revitalize Network—a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on helping churches revitalize. Today, we discuss the de…
7 years, 5 months ago
A Look Back at My Time at LifeWay
With my upcoming retirement from LifeWay, we take time to look back on my 13 years as president. We discuss the challenges, the wins, the fun times, …
7 years, 5 months ago
Five Types of Infrequent Attendees
Declining attendance isn't as much of an issue in churches as declining frequency of attendance. Today we discuss those who miss frequently and how t…
7 years, 5 months ago