Thom Rainer
Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Divinity and Ph.D. degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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The Secret to Building Volunteer Teams That Last by Pastor Jim and Tamara Graff
Every pastor has experienced the moment. A faithful volunteer walks into your office and says, “Pastor, I need to step away for a while....
5 Daily Practices to Gain Wisdom In Human Nature
All great leaders are devoted students of human nature.
The more effort and energy you invest in understanding why people do what they do, the...
What the Bible Says About Imposter Syndrome In Ministry Leadership
Have you ever felt like a fraud in your ministry role? Have you worried someone made a mistake by putting you in leadership? Research...