Thom Rainer: The Post-Quarantine Church

The Post-Quarantine Church: 6 Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation
(Tyndale, 2020)

WHO: Thom Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers.

HE SAYS: “As we enter this unknown era, we’re uncertain about the specifics of what will unfold, but we remain certain that the God of all wisdom and power will be with us every step of the way.”

THE BIG IDEA: The author discusses six challenges facing the church that could be turned into opportunities.

THE PROGRESSION:
Based on surveys and conversations with pastors, the author presents six challenges facing the church today; each one is dealt with in a separate chapter: “Gather Differently and Better,” “Seize Your Opportunity to Reach the Digital World,” “Reconnect With the Community Near Your Church,” “Take Prayer to a New and Powerful Level,” “Rethink Your Facilities for Emerging Opportunities” and “Making Lasting Changes That Will Make a Difference.”

“The post-quarantine era is an opportunity to make the necessary positive changes to move our churches forward.”

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Thom Rainer
Thom Rainerhttp://ThomRainer.com

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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