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Thom Rainer

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Thom S. Rainer serves as president and CEO of Church Answers and executive director of Revitalize Network. He served for 12 years as dean at Southern Seminary and for 13 years as the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Also a respected researcher and former pastor, he has written more than 25 books, including many best sellers, such as I Am a Church Member. Rainer and his wife, Nellie Jo, have three grown sons, several grandchildren and live in Nashville, Tennessee.

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What Evangelism Is Not

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When we ask church members if their churches are evangelistic, we often get a common response like, “Oh, yes, our church is really growing.” However, most of the growth in churches is transfer growth.
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Listening to the Oldest Generation

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This generation grew up during a period marked by significant economic hardship, global conflict, and societal transformation.
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20 Funny Preaching Faux Pas

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Finding the humor when the words don’t come out right
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The Case Against Using Your Phone During Church

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Recently, I went to a movie theater in my hometown. I noticed the previews stressed that everyone must turn off their phones and other digital devices.
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5 Keys to Reaching and Retaining Guests

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How to grow your church in a post-COVID world
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When Evangelism Is Missing

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What do we lose when a church stops being about reaching nonbelievers?
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More Than Clicking ‘Like’

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I pray that I will not evaluate the music style in my church with a like button. Instead, I pray that I will be grateful to those who give of themselves every week to provide us with worshipful music.
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Where Are the Younger Pastors?

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If you are happy with your current pastors, hold on to them. You will have a challenge finding the successor to your pastor, especially if you want them to be 35 to 45 years old and with at least ten years of lead pastor experience.
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