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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Your Own Personal Parable
We have all had defining stories happen in our families and our personal lives that would make great teaching parables. They are interesting stories...
12 Ways to Build Staff Morale
Why is it that some church teams stick together like brothers and sisters even under adversity?
Their growth is a bit sluggish, baptisms are down...
How to Create a Harmonious Workplace As a Leader In 2025: a Guide for...
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