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.

The 7 Traits of a Healthy Church Leader

Here are key traits that indicate a leader will be able to lead a congregation to greater health.

6 Attitudinal Adjustments Scrappy Church Leaders Make

These shifts in attitude may mean the difference between a struggling church that declines and one that makes a huge turnaround.

6 Consequences of an Entitlement Mentality in Your Church

I've seen these consequences arise from an attitude of entitlement becoming part of the culture of a church.

10 Tips for Paying and Hosting Guest Speakers

These guidelines will help you establish clear expectations between guest speakers and your church.

5 Ways Your Church Can Have a Major Impact in the New School Year

These are the most effective back-to-school ideas I've heard from churches across the world.

7 Fundamental Traits of Healthy Churches

When I reviewed several model churches, I discovered that healthy churches have these traits in common.

The Top 8 Areas Pastors Want to Be Better Equipped

Pastors have high expectations placed upon them. Here are the areas where pastors want further training.

The 5 Stages of Recovery When Toxic People Leave

The pain caused when toxic church members leave can give way to long-term growth and renewed church health.