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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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Why Churches Close Their Doors—For Good

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The majority of American churches were in decline prior to the pandemic. COVID accelerated and exacerbated the decline. Dying churches are in denial. Their leaders and members simply do not realize how little time is left before they must close their church.
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How to Wound Your Pastor

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A number of pastors said that they get complaints about something they did or did not do, and they have no idea when or if this alleged offense took place.
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Which Weekends Have the Lowest Attendance?

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Hunting and fishing season can adversely affect church attendance. Deer season was mentioned most frequently.
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One Surprising Cause for Declining Church Numbers

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There are two alarming data points in our studies. First, churches are rapidly abandoning evangelism. Second, church members are steadily denying the essentials of the Christian faith.
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10 Things You Need to Know About Future Church

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With the increase of remote work and digital communications, the yearning for in-person connections is growing. The church is the place such connections are meant to take place.
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How Committed Are You to the Local Church?

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God gave us the local church as his plan A for his mission on earth, and he did not give us a plan B. The local church is just that important.
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How Can You Support Your Tired Pastor?

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Don’t ask your pastor to make every decision. Most pastors are “decision weary.” Unless the issue is critical, see if you can find solutions other than going to the pastor with the problem or need.
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5 Things to Consider When Services Have Fewer People

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Does your church publish attendance for all members to see? This question might cause a level of concern. We know that fewer churches publish attendance records than at any point in the past few decades.
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