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Five Ways to Honor the Past While Not Losing the Future

Sam Rainer
President & Senior Consultant

I once caught a deacon throwing choir robes out of the second-story window into a giant fire on the ground below. “What’s going on?” “Fire hazard.”  By the look and smell of the robes, I agreed and went about my business.  There were probably one hundred burning robes in the fire—enough for every person in...

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Reclaiming Glory in Church Revitalizations: An Interview with Mark Clifton

February 2, 2023
Podcast Episode #287

Mark Clifton's book, Reclaiming Glory, has been a foundational book for church revitalization. In this podcast, Thom interviews Mark about the release of the updated edition of the book. You will not want to miss some of the nuggets Mark drops. Those nuggets will be powerful tools for your church.

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Generosity that Changes the World Guest: Chris Winkler

February 1, 2023
Podcast Episode #130

God is using regular men and women to reach the lost around the world. In this episode, Art has an inspirational conversation with Chris Winkler of Wycliffe Bible Translators. This episode will motivate you to get financially healthy for the sake of advancing God’s Kingdom.

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When Is It Time to Fight in a Church?

January 31, 2023
Podcast Episode #786

While we encourage church leaders to be peacemakers, if at all possible, there are times when a battle is necessary. Thom and Sam look at five of those scenarios.

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What We’re Learning from Typical-Sized Growing Churches (And How You Can Be Among Them)

Thom S. Rainer
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Are you finding it challenging to grow your church, especially post-pandemic? You are not alone. At Church Answers, we have connected with thousands of churches and pastors. We have discovered keys to growth happening right now in typical-sized churches. And we will share these all-new findings with you. Join Thom Rainer and Sam Rainer for...

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Bi-vocational and Co-vocational Ministry Models: The Future for Churches

Thom S. Rainer
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More than ever before, churches are employing bi-vocational or co-vocational pastors and staff. This trend has accelerated since the pandemic. Join us for an informative discussion about what these staffing models entail. Watch our latest webinar, Bi-vocational and Co-vocational Ministry Models: The Future for Churches.   Download the slides from the webinar below.

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Revitalization Revisited: Nine New Factors Driving Renewal

Thom S. Rainer
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It is no secret that the COVID pandemic has impacted churches. We identified nine factors from this season that have accelerated the need for revitalization. We want to share with you what we are hearing from pastors all over the country and why we believe the time is now for revitalizing churches. Watch this recorded...

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