Before streaming videos, podcasting, and social media, there was a time when blogging ruled the Internet. Sam interviews Marty Duren and Ben Cole, two early adopters of the medium whose widespread influence gained national attention. From 2004 to 2010, bloggers like Marty and Ben shaped the direction of the Southern Baptist Convention. They reflect on this period of influence and give their thoughts on what will happen in the future.
You can find them at blog.martyduren.com and x.com/BaptistBlogger.
Posted on November 6, 2024
Dr. Sam Rainer serves as president of Church Answers and as the lead pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida. He writes, teaches, speaks, and consults on a variety of church health issues. Sam cohosts the popular podcast Rainer on Leadership.
Sam is the author of several books, including “The Church Revitalization Checklist,” “Understanding the Bible as a Whole,” and “The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church.” He has written hundreds of articles for several publications and is a frequent conference speaker on church health issues.
Sam holds a BS in finance and marketing from the University of South Carolina, an MA in missiology from Southern Seminary, and a PhD in leadership studies from Dallas Baptist University. He lives in Bradenton with his wife and four children.
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