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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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Expect New Obstacles in This Post-Pandemic Phase

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The challenges can seem insurmountable. The pace of change can seem unbearable. But we serve a God who is with us always.
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Warning: Churches Talk About Everything But Evangelism

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Evangelism is dead or dying in most American churches. Perhaps God is awakening you and your church to reverse this reality in his power.
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To Revitalize or to Replant?

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Should some churches seeking revitalization think about replanting instead?
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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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