Tag: Sam Rainer

Tips for Leading with Vulnerability as You Lead

A misguided vulnerability will add too much anxiety into the church culture and has the potential to destabilize the congregation. You can practice leading with vulnerability without freaking out your church.

5 Resolutions for Church Leadership

The best pastors find ways to create a collective vision with input from various church members. They do not champion their preferences as the vision for all, especially when considering new church leadership resolutions.

How to Handle New Pastor Resistance to Change

Successfully navigating the transition as a new pastor involves understanding and managing the resistance to change that often arises.

Do You Know These 5 Church Community Demographics?

Rarely do pastors and church leaders know the church community demographics of their neighborhoods, especially concerning poverty and medical bills. To care for those in need, understanding this data is crucial.

What You Need to Know About Pastoral Severance Packages

Severance pay is a common practice in many industries, and understanding pastoral severance packages is crucial for both clergy and churches. Some employers will offer severance as a gesture of goodwill to those laid off, but it is not required by law under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Many severances are based on the length of employment.

How Do You Handle It When a Staff Member Falls?

There is a lot of justifiable outrage surrounding the issue, but little consensus on how to approach it.

6 Ways Your Church Can Promote Mental Health

Connecting the ministries of your church to those who struggle with mental illness.

Sam Rainer: A Local Church Renaissance

A Pathway for Church Health and Growth