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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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...
He Is a Right Now God
Be encouraged as you watch the video above and see what God has laid on Pastor Kim’s heart in this powerful video. Whether you're...
Your Church Is Placed Where It Is on Purpose
It is easy for a church to see its location as incidental.
The building is where it has always been. The neighborhood has changed. The...