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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Leadership Transitions: Preparing Your Church for What’s Next, Part 2 by Pat Murray
In 2021, I knew it was time for me to begin transitioning out of the senior pastorate at my church. Last week, I shared...
The Danger of “realistic” Thinking without Faith
Every church needs realism.
Leaders should understand their context. They should know their numbers. They should face challenges honestly. Denial helps no one, and ignoring...
Connect with Your Team to Win
If you genuinely want to win as a leader, you have to learn how to connect with your team. They’re longing for it. And...