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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Mentoring
My friend Mike Miller, pastor of Central Baptist in Jacksonville, TX, tells of the time he was about to go into a church business...
Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Leaving Church (and What to Do About It)...
In a popular podcast by Carey Nieuwhof, I learned that, according to recent surveys, 15% of pastors were confident in their church's ability to...
7 Smart Moves for New Church Staff
You got the job! Now what?
Your first 3-6 months at your new church is a uniquely important time. Regardless of the position, it’s easy...