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How Pastors Should Answer the Hardest Leadership Question

Sam Rainer
President & Senior Consultant

It’s the most challenging leadership question to answer: Am I humble? Humility is the most difficult leadership trait to determine about ourselves. Pride is the most dangerous leadership trait. Arrogance is the root leadership problem. Our sinful nature propels us to an excessive and unhealthy focus on ourselves. It’s the quintessential leadership struggle. We stand...

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Have Vacation Bible Schools Run Their Course?

June 24, 2022
Podcast Episode #291

Every summer, churches all over the world offer Vacation Bible Schools. Every program has a life cycle. Has VBS run its course? No! Josh and Sam discuss the importance of this ministry and why churches should continue to offer VBS to the community.

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How You Can Be the Best Church Leader in 2027 (A Three-Part Series) – Part 1: Learning to Lead in a New Culture

June 23, 2022
Podcast Episode #255

Kevin and Thom look five years into the future to project what good church leaders will look like then. They provide insights about some steps you can take now to be that great church leader. In part one, they share what you need to know about this new culture to lead in it.

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Is It Okay for Me Not to Include My Wife on the Mortgage?

June 22, 2022
Podcast Episode #99

We are big on joint accounts for married couples. But is it okay for only one spouse to be on the mortgage? Art and Katie answer this listener question and another listener question about compensating church staff.

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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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