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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Things I Love About the Church. and Several I Hate.
When a friend said he had a love-hate relationship with the church, I had a feeling that most pastors and their families could identify. ...
4 Great Rewards of Leadership
Why is leadership rewarding?
The Bible says that leadership is a worthy desire, it’s an admirable pursuit. Leadership is a valuable investment of one’s time.
“Here...
How to Return to Work after a Career Break: a Complete Guide for Professionals
After a career break, whether caused by a government shutdown, caring for a family member, personal health challenges, or professional development, returning to work...