We are talking about hope today. There are many pastors who are concerned about what the church will look like in the post-pandemic era. Mark and Thom share five reasons pastors should have hope in this new chapter of ministry.
When the Vision Stops
By Sam Rainer Not every church leader will face a vision-crushing blow. But they exist. They hurt like a heavy-weight sucker punch. You didn’t see it coming, and it was hard like an Acme anvil. Church leaders (especially us pastors) can overreact. We can cry wolf when it’s just sheep around. There are cases, however, […]
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Old Tech and New Tech Solutions You Should Keep Doing as You Return to In-Person Services
Podcast Episode #642 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify From making phone calls and writing letters to online giving and virtual discipleship, as we return to in-person services, there are many strategies your church should keep doing. Thom and Sam discuss many of these strategies and […]
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Goodbye ThomRainer.com . . . Hello ChurchAnswers.com
By Thom S. Rainer “It will be big, really big.” My team at Church Answers has heard that line from me many times. Sometimes they hold their collective breaths. Sometimes they cringe. And sometimes they have big expectations. This time we all have big expectations. Later this week, ThomRainer.com will disappear. ChurchAnswers.com will become the […]
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Pray for Fresno Church
Fresno Church, originally named Ambassador Baptist Church, was founded in 1989 in Fresno, California. In 2008, thirty-seven people voted to make Josh Irmler their new Lead Pastor. Since then he and his team have led the church through almost every imaginable transition possible.
Read MoreHow to Make Worship Services BETTER Right Now – An interview with Jordan Richmond
Podcast Episode #641 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Today we welcome Jordan Richmond, worship pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church. We discuss practical ways leaders can make worship services better right now. Jordan has been married to Heather for 14 years and they’ve led worship […]
Read MoreFive Characteristics of a Church Leader Who Will Lead Well in the Post-Pandemic Era
SUBSCRIBE TODAY: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • Spotify What makes a good leader in the post-pandemic era? Thom and Kevin discuss five characteristics of church leaders who will lead well during the days ahead. Courageous Willing to lead and think outside the box Prayerful Willing to understand the times Willing to count the […]
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6 Problems in Small Groups
By Chuck Lawless Small groups are essential to the health of a church. In a small group, we can experience all six purposes of the church: worship, evangelism, discipleship, ministry, prayer, and fellowship. On the other hand, our church consulting teams have also experienced numerous problems when attending church small groups. Here are six to […]
Read MoreRepurposing Your Church During the Pandemic- An Interview with Mike Glenn
Podcast Episode #640 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify What does it mean to repurpose your church? What would it look like to repurpose during this time of change within the church. Guest Pastor Mike Glenn visits with Thom and Sam to discuss this new opportunity […]
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How Will the Lord’s Supper Be Served?
By Thom S. Rainer I just participated in my first Lord’s Supper via a streaming service. My pastor asked us to have juice and bread ready in our homes. I served my wife, and then I served myself as our pastor prayed and read Scripture regarding the Supper. It was different, but it was meaningful. […]
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