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Many Churches Face Future Sticker Shock with Deferred Maintenance
Episode 972
Sam Rainer interviews Tim Cool of Smart Church Solutions to dig into a hidden but pressing crisis facing many North American churches: deferred maint…
9 months ago
The Burge Report: The Biggest Little Denomination: The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Episode 971
Sam and Ryan Burge take a deep dive into the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), unpacking the denomination’s unique growth patterns, size distribu…
9 months, 1 week ago
The One-Person Church Communication Plan (That Actually Works)
Episode 970
Many pastors and church leaders face a common challenge: how to develop an effective communications strategy when you don't have a big team to help y…
9 months, 1 week ago
How to Get Families in Your Church to Read the Bible Together
Episode 969
Sam welcomes Amanda Jass to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Amanda serves as the general editor for the NLT GO Bible and is a gifted writer, editor…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Least Appreciated People in Your Church (And What To Do About It)
Episode 968
There are many underappreciated people in your church. If you are in leadership, you must ensure they receive the proper recognition, encouragement, …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
Episode 967
Thom and Sam welcome David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone, to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. Hobby Lobb…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
How We're Using AI in Sermon Prep Ethically and Efficiently
Episode 966
In this episode, Josh and Sam explore five practical ways pastors can use AI to improve their sermon prep. How should you balance being efficient wit…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
The Unknown Connection Most Unchurched Have with the Church
Episode 965
Most unchurched people have some past connection to church—often from childhood. Our research found that 63% of the unchurched used to attend regular…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Six Essential Pastoral Meetings No One is Scheduling For You
Episode 964
It's easy to focus on what is right in front of you—the fires, the squeaky wheel, the pop-in visit. However, a pure reactive management style does no…
10 months ago
The Burge Report: The Kids Aren’t Alright—And Church Student Ministry Might Actually Help
Episode 963
From diapers to dating, parenting never stops presenting hard questions. But today’s concern is different: Gen Z teens are experiencing a full-blown …
10 months, 1 week ago