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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Why Christmas Crowds Have Increased and What to Do About It by Jim Graff
Society has changed, and we noticed it. At Christmas, we get this bump in attendance that we didn't have over the 36 years I...
Learn to Forgive | This Is Your Morning
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 looking for inspiration, biblical teaching, or ways to deepen your walk with Christ, this message is sure to bless you.
Stop the Cycle: How to Keep Your Student Pastor Longer Than Two Years
The average tenure of a student pastor is only two years. That means by the time your teenagers finally start to trust and open...