- 1. If You're a Church's First Millennial Pastor, Here's What You Can Expect
- ... ations are going to give you this gift, then treat it well. Sam Rainer is the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida. He is the president of Church Answers, the co-founder and c ...
- Created on 05 December 2019
- 2. 7 Ways to Love Your Community
- ... to harbor negativity when you're excited about trying something new. What do you love about your community? How have you learned to love the place where God called you? Sam Rainer is the lead pastor of We ...
- Created on 13 November 2019
- 3. 8 Ways You Can Cultivate a Long-Term Tenure At Your Church
- ... pastor. While some things are out of your control, a lot is not. You have the ability to cultivate a longer tenure. Sam Rainer is the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church in Bradenton, Florida. He i ...
- Created on 25 October 2019
- 4. 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Enforce Ministry Staff Office Hours
- I've never liked the idea of requiring office hours for pastors and ministry staff. Ministry demands a "go" mentality. It's hard to go when you have to sit at a desk all day. Assuming you have at least ...
- Created on 11 October 2019
- 5. Next Time Someone Challenges Change, Here's How to Respond
- Most people don't like change. Most leaders want to challenge the status quo. Leadership is, in part, the process of helping people see the need for change, embrace the vision for change and then implement ...
- Created on 27 September 2019
- 6. 4 Ways Pastors Can Discern Their True Friends
- Life is better with people. Life is more fun with people. Ministry requires people. We don't minister to squirrels. By God's design, we cannot make it in this life without friends and family. We are created ...
- Created on 16 September 2019
- 7. 7 Ways to Equip Your Church to Give Generously
- How can you equip your congregation to give generously? Here are seven items to consider. 1. Teach why sacrificial giving is necessary for God's mission. If what you give doesn't change your lifestyle, ...
- Created on 18 November 2016
- 8. 7 Reasons to Consider Not Requiring Ministerial Staff Office Hours
- I've never liked the idea of requiring office hours for pastors and ministry staff. Ministry demands a "go" mentality. It's hard to go when you have to sit at a desk all day. Assuming you have at least ...
- Created on 29 July 2016
