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 Top 10 Worst Church Guest Experiences

"There is no humor in these 10 awful experiences. It’s the sad story of holy huddles and mean church members."

5 Destructive Lies About Pastors

"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."

6 Reasons Your Church Members Act Like Jerks

Thom Rainer: "Unfortunately, most church members don't even realize they aren’t friendly to guests."

4 Types of Churches That Will Soon Die

Thom Rainer: "Some congregations are in more than one category. And some are in all four."

6 Terrible Ways to Recruit Volunteers

Thom Rainer: "How you recruit ministry volunteers will make an incredible difference, for good or bad, in your church."

10 Things Pastors Would Love to Hear From Their Church Members

Thom Rainer: "Pastors need numbers of people who will take on the encourager role. The critics will always be there."

8 Time Drainers for Pastors and Staff

Thom Rainer: "What if I told you I could help you get 10 or more hours of your week back?"

7 Things Google Teaches Us About American Evangelism

Thom Rainer: "Disobedience to the Great Commission is not the best approach to lead a church to health and growth."