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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How to Become a Pastor In California and Find Your First Church
Feeling called to Christian ministry and a life serving Jesus Christ can feel clear while the path forward still feels uncertain. This guide explains...
Unorthodox Ways of Healing
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...
The Invisible Church: Why Your Community Does Not Know Your Church Exists
A church can sit on the same corner for decades and still be largely unknown. The building is visible. The people inside are faithful.
But...