Art Rainer
Art Rainer is the vice president for Institutional Advancement at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University and an MBA from the University of Kentucky. He writes widely about issues related to finance, wealth, and generosity and is the author of The Money Challenge: 30 Days of Discovering God’s Design for You and Your Money. Art lives in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with his wife, Sarah, and three children.
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Top 10 Church Finance Mistakes
The intersection of faith and finance is never easy to navigate as a local church leader.
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New Issue of Lead Magazine – June 2026
In this issue you will find articles from Christian leaders such as Bob Goff, Alex Seeley, Lysa TerKeurst, Kevin Olusola, and Donovan Dee Donnell....
Lead Pastor Vs. Executive Pastor: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
In a healthy church, leadership works as one body — each part distinct yet deeply connected. Two of the most influential roles shaping a...