6 Unique Concerns Churches Are Dealing With Right Now
The topics that are creating tension in local churches
Author: Thom Rainer
4 Essential Attitudes for Your Ministry to Thrive in the Future
These attitudes characterize leaders who are on the right trajectory for a thriving ministry.
Thom Rainer: The Post-Quarantine Church
6 Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation (Tyndale)
The Path Ahead for the Church
Excerpted FromThe Post-Quarantine ChurchBy Thom Rainer Your church has entered a new era. To be clear, your church was already moving in that direction, but the pace has been greatly accelerated by the pandemic. Where you are today, in terms of rethinking and retooling your ministries, probably would have taken another five years without the … Continued
Why Many Pastors Are Considering Quitting
Six reasons why pastors are considering quitting due to burnout.
Why ‘Church Adoption’ and ‘Church Fostering’ Are Essential
When Sam Rainer coined the word “adoption” two years ago as a descriptor of one church acquiring another, I knew he was on to something. Instead of using corporate words like “acquisition” or unclear words like “replanting,” he used a powerful familial word. Adoption is one family bringing another family member into the household of … Continued
Is the Online Church Really the Church?
It has received a lot of attention during the pandemic. It will receive more attention in the post-quarantine era. Some call it the digital church. Others call it the internet church. In either case, it refers to people joining worship services, and even groups, virtually or digitally. They are not physically present. I am watching … Continued
5 Reasons This Season Is a Window of Opportunity for the Church
As congregations return methodically to in-person services, something else will be taking place. It will be obvious to some churches; it will be more subtle to others. Simply stated, churches will have an incredible window of opportunity to make substantive and positive changes. We have been watching closely the responses of congregations and their leaders … Continued
5 Early Trends From Churches That Are Reopening
The regathering of churches for in-person services is garnering a lot of attention in both the religious and secular media. I totally get that. There are very few organizations other than churches that meet as a large group every week. The implications are significant. We are following closely as more churches open for in-person gatherings. … Continued
5 Lasting Changes to the Way We Do Church
Five likely consequences of the pandemic