Tag: Sam Rainer

What Makes a Humble Pastor?

7 characteristics of pastors who demonstrate humility

Annual Church Budget: A Road Map for the Coming Year

Pray through every line item in the annual church budget: we should not expect God to work through the budget unless it gets special attention through prayer.

How to Navigate Mistrust in Church

Many task-oriented pastors will revert to micromanagement when they do not trust people around them, a sign of mistrust in church.

The Secret to Authentic Worship

The lead pastor is also the lead worshiper. You must teach by example. Put your notes down and lift your voice.

The Missing Ingredient in Church Leadership

What we’re overlooking in our conversations about leadership

Have You Overstayed Your Welcome in Ministry?

Have you overstayed your welcome in ministry? Many pastors have the stamina and ability to keep shepherding well into their 70s. But there is a point when the body simply cannot handle the rigors of ministry.

3 Underutilized Disciplines That Will Make Your Preaching Stronger

What’s often missing from sermons today?

How to Navigate the Negative Naysayer

When a barrage of baseless complaints surfaces, the negative naysayer can dominate the room and derail a healthy conversation.