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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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago