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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Beyond Filling Positions: the Secret to Building a Volunteer Culture People Love by Pastor...
What makes someone excited to arrive at church early on a Sunday morning, serve behind the scenes, and willingly give their time week after...
How to Pray for Your Pastor
Prayer is the most powerful force in the world; it is truly life changing.
It’s the only thing that is not weakened, threatened, or hindered...
5 Traits We All Want from a Leader During a Crisis
When teams are in crisis, uncertainty, stress, and confusion often take hold. In these challenging moments, a mission-driven organization’s team turns to their leaders...