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How Sensible Pastors React to Harsh Public Criticism

Sam Rainer
President & Senior Consultant

One pastor had a group of people circulate a petition to get him fired. They tried to get signatures in the foyer as members walked into church for Sunday services. Another pastor experienced the creation of a Facebook page dedicated to criticizing every aspect of his preaching and leadership. In a small town, a pastor...

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Thom and Mark say Goodbye to Each Other – Part 3: Where Thom and Mark Go from Here

March 30, 2023
Podcast Episode #295

Thom and Mark say goodbye in these final three episodes. In this third of three parts, they talk about their future paths, particularly in the podcast world.

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What is the Best Way to Save for College?

March 29, 2023
Podcast Episode #146

As parents know, college is expensive. So, what is the best way to save for college? In this episode Art and Taylor talk about their favorite college savings tool, the 529 Plan. 

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The Giving Crisis: An Interview with Andrew McNair

March 28, 2023
Podcast Episode #794

Andrew McNair is the host of the Rich Young Powerful podcast, a financial commentator, author of “The Giving Crisis”, 9-figure wealth manager, and philanthropist. You can reach him at https://richyoungpowerful.com/.

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The pace of change is increasing rapidly, and sometimes an article doesn’t sufficiently cover a topic. The Church Answers team hosts webinars where coaches like Thom Rainer take a deeper dive into best church practices. Topics covered in webinars include discipleship, reaching the next generation, and becoming more effective leaders.

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How to Equip Your Church Members to Become Difference-making Disciples

Thom S. Rainer
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Church leaders would love to see their church members become disciples who make a difference for their churches and for the Kingdom. Join Thom and Sam for How to Equip Your Church Members to Become Difference-making Disciples on April 13, 2023, at 1:00 PM Eastern, as they present amazing research that will encourage leaders to...

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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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