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What Churches That Have Healthy Small Groups Are Doing
Groups are important to the vitality of a church. As we discuss today, groups are often the catalyst for healthy growth in a church.
8 years, 1 month ago
Seven Ways Mentoring Can Transform Your Church
We often think of mentoring as passing on life skills. While that's true, in the church it can be used to pass on spiritual disciplines as well.
8 years, 1 month ago
Five Problems with Conventional Wisdom
Rarely do people push back against conventional wisdom. But as we share today, maybe they should.
8 years, 1 month ago
Five Problems Caused by Short Pastoral Tenure
While some circumstances do call for quick pastoral turnover, it’s hard not to wonder if some churches fire their pastor (or the pastor bails) too qu…
8 years, 1 month ago
Eight Keys for Church Christmas Services
Ready or not, Christmas is coming. That means churches are planning events, socials, and special services.
8 years, 1 month ago
The Beth Moore Story
Renowned Bible teacher Beth Moore joins us to tell her story on a special episode of Rainer on Leadership.
8 years, 2 months ago
Why Leaders Get Cold Feet
Cold feet often plagues pastors and their decision making. Today we discuss reasons for this cold feet syndrome and how to battle it.
8 years, 2 months ago
How Church Leaders Can Fight Discouragement
Pastors often deal with discouragement on a weekly—or even daily—basis. Today we discuss how to fight ten sources of pastoral discouragement.
8 years, 2 months ago
Seven Ways Busyness Can Harm a Church
Churches like to be busy. Unfortunately busyness can hurt a church's effectiveness. Today we discuss this problem and how to deal with it.
8 years, 2 months ago
Four Stupid Things Pastors Do That Ruin Their Ministry
Pastors and church staff do a lot of great things. Unfortunately, they sometimes do some stupid things too.
8 years, 2 months ago