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Safe Church Training is an on-demand, video-based training guide that can be used in individual ministries or with the entire church. With this simple-to-use resource, your church can create a safe environment where disciples of all ages are equipped to fulfill God’s calling in their lives.

Safe Church Training

A first-of-its-kind, comprehensive safe church training resource to equip your ministries to be a safe environment for children, students, and anyone who attends your church.

$347

The Hope Initiative is for pastors and churches looking to reinvigorate their commitment to evangelism. Expand your outreach and connect with your community through this simple, reproducible 30-day program.

The Hope Initiative

Reinvigorate yourself and your church for the task of evangelism

$225

The Good News Neighbors resource begins with a basic idea: Use neighbor gift bags to create a culture of inviting people to church. This toolkit has everything you need to get started. Your church exists not only in the community but also for the community. This outreach program can be the way you train your church to be good news neighbors.

Good News Neighbors Toolkit

A simple plan for every size church to reach the community

$347

Outreach & Evangelism

The Hope Initiative

Reinvigorate yourself and your church for the task of evangelism

$225

Good News Neighbors Toolkit

A simple plan for every size church to reach the community

$347

Most people visit a church because someone invited them. In this online course, Thom Rainer walks you through how to move your church from inward to outward and have an inviting culture.

Invite Your One

Create a culture of invitation and evangelism in your church

$239

A resource that will help your church reach more people and help you see more guests connect with the church even before they step into the building.

16 Quick Adjustments

Small adjustments that will reach more people

$147

Membership & Assimilation

The Complete Membership Class Toolkit

A comprehensive guide to in-person and virtual member classes

Looking for a resource to revamp your membership class? The Complete Membership Kit includes all the resources you need to facilitate a successful membership class.

$347

The last thing you want to see in your church is an influx of guests, only to see them never return just a few short months after attending regularly. Find out how you can slam the back door shut.

Closing the Back Door—Church Assimilation Checklist

Are People Flying Out Your Church’s Back Door?

$239

Why is church membership important? In this online video course, Thom Rainer will walk through what church membership really entails and how you can communicate this to your church members.

I Am A Church Member

Church Membership Is Really That Important

$125

Every Sunday, guests visit churches and most won’t return a second time. If you follow these simple steps you will increase guest retention by 6 times your church’s normal average.

How Churches Can Retain Guests More Effectively

Increasing the chances a guest will make a second visit

$147

Church Health & Revitalization

Autopsy of a Deceased Church

A complete package of resources to help you determine the health of your church

Dead and dying churches share very common traits. If your church shares these traits, you’ll want to know. The good news is it’s not too late. Learn the symptoms now to grow in health. The Autopsy of a Deceased Church kit includes:

12 teaching videos
Workbook for all participants
Complete and comprehensive secret guest survey

$347

You care about your church. You care about the kingdom. You want to see communities impacted and souls saved. This course is more than online training, it is an online consultation where Thom Rainer helps you move your church from flatlined to flourishing.

4 Steps to Revitalizing Your Church

Simple steps to gain momentum in your church

$329

Why is knowing your community important? Sam Rainer walks you through the Know Your Community report in this video series. By knowing your community, you can better reach your community.

Getting More From Your Know Your Community Report

Knowing your neighbor is the first step in loving your neighbor

$59

Struggling congregations need help from healthy congregations. By helping other churches, you can move your church from an inward focus to an outward focus.

Church Fostering: Churches Helping Churches

A New Fostering Strategy

$239

Church Vision Checklist

Steps that will motivate and inspire healthy growth

A church’s vision statement is our best human understanding of God’s best future for her. It’s a way of setting up a picture to get your people excited and motivated. Learn the key elements of a vision statement that are gospel-focused and provide clarity into what God has called you to do.

$239

Church Equip

Training resources designed for both the church leader and church members. LEARN MORE

How the Women of the Bible Inspire the Women of the Church

Discover the immense role that women play in the narrative of redemption

This course will delve into the stories of faithful women in the Bible, trace the thread of God's redemptive work, and reveal a deeper understanding of God's goodness and grace. Through the courage, obedience, and even the flaws of the women of the Bible, learners will be challenged and inspired to join God in his mission and gain fresh perspectives and insights for today's church.

$125

A Journey through the New Testament

Explore the beauty of the New Testament with your church.

A Journey through the New Testament takes your church on an enjoyable and enlightening walk through the teaching of the Gospels, Acts, the New Testament letters, and the Book of Revelation. Equip your people today to know and love God’s Word.

$125

Teaching the Old Testament in Your Church

Teach your church family the wonders of the promises, personalities, and prophecies of the Old Testament.

Your church body needs to know the full message and scope of the Word of God. Learn to teach the Old Testament in your church in a memorable and impactful way to your people.

$125

Prayer is the primary way that we speak to God. Yet, many church members have a weak prayer life. Imagine if your church was filled with powerful prayer! This course will teach church members how to get more power from their prayer.

The Potential and Power of Prayer

Start equipping your church to be a prayerful church today

$125

Wouldn't it be great to have a clear and concise resource that you could use to equip your church members to understand doctrine and theology? In this course, Thom Rainer walks through the essentials of the Christian faith.

A Clear and Concise Guide to Christian Beliefs

Equip your church members and leaders with the essentials of the Christian faith

$125

How To Lead A Healthy Small Group

Develop groups where your church can thrive

This course will help church leaders lead groups more effectively and help them lead others to be effective small-group leaders. Start developing healthy groups in your church today.

$125

Living God's Mission in Your Life is designed to help your church understand and embrace God’s plan and purpose for them to thrive in his kingdom.

Living God’s Mission in Your Life

Help your church members discover God’s mission for their lives

$125

This study is for pastors and church members who want to understand the reality of spiritual warfare and know how to stand in victory by wearing the full armor of God.

Engaging in Spiritual Warfare: Biblical Truth for Victory

Learn how to walk in victory over the enemy

$147

This course will help churches develop efficient meetings that help the church accomplish its mission effectively. Meetings don’t have to be a burden; they can be a blessing.

Healthy Church Meetings

Create success stories with the meetings at your church.

$74

Go Deeper with Full Diplomas

Extend your kingdom impact within your church or another church

The Diploma in Discipleship will prepare learners with the foundational skills and knowledge to develop a discipleship ministry. Students will learn biblical theology, effective discipleship practices, and more. This diploma is ideal for those who want to be used by God to develop disciples and teach others how to develop disciples.

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Diploma in Discipleship

Become more equipped to make disciples in your church and around the world.

~~$497~~$397

The Diploma in Worship Ministry will prepare learners with the foundational skills and knowledge to lead in local church worship ministry. Students will learn biblical instruction regarding worship as well practical methods for leading worship effectively. This diploma is ideal for those who want to be used by God to lead worship ministry in the church.

Diploma in Worship Ministry

Become more equipped to lead your church in worship

$497

The Diploma in Women’s Discipleship prepares students with the education needed to effectively disciple the women of today’s Church. Students will be equipped with solid biblical teaching, as well as practical knowledge for leading women in ministry and local churches. This diploma is ideal for those wanting to lead women in ministry.

Diploma in Women’s Discipleship

Become a trained women’s disciple-maker

$497

Diploma in Church Leadership

Become a trained Church Leader

The Diploma in Church Leadership prepares students with an education needed to effectively lead people in today’s church. Students will be equipped with both a biblical foundation, as well as practical knowledge for leading well. This diploma is ideal for those wanting to lead others in the local church or other ministry contexts.

$497

Diploma in Christian Ministry

Get Trained in the Basics of Christian Ministry

The Diploma in Christian Ministry prepares students with the educational foundation to serve as a local church or ministry leader. Students will be equipped with relevant biblical content taught by experienced scholars and church leaders. This diploma is ideal for those who want a well-rounded ministry education.

$497