Thom Rainer

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.

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....

5 Lasting Changes to the Way We Do Church

Five likely consequences of the pandemic

How Will Church Attendance Look When Restrictions Are Lifted?

What if all our church members showed up at the same time?

The Good News Coming out of Churches During the COVID-19 Crisis

Ten encouraging trends we're hearing from church leaders

The Coronavirus Crisis Is an Opportunity to Rethink How You Do Church

You now have a blank slate. Here are 10 things to consider.

What If Your Successor Doesn’t Honor You?

How do you respond when your successor is spreading negativity about you?

5 Types of Toxic Gifts to a Church

Some "gifts" can actually hurt a church.

How Churches Are Different Than Cafeterias

Why the church shouldn't be run like a cafeteria