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- 1. 3 Helpful Tips for Older Pastors to Mentor Younger Pastors
- ... ly learn true accountability unless older pastors model it. For the original article, visit churchanswers.com. As president of Church Answers, Sam Rainer wears many hats. From podcast co-host to ...
- Created on 14 January 2021
- 2. 5 Reasons 2021 Will Be Harder—But Better—Than 2020
- As the pandemic hit, the chaos of the spring and summer gave way to an intolerable uncertainty in the fall and winter. Church leaders had to shift from a short-term crisis mindset to a long-term recovery ...
- Created on 30 December 2020
- 3. 4 Key Safeguards to Make Sure Your Church's Finances Stand Up Under Scrutiny
- ... try is gained over the long haul, and God is glorified. Sam Rainer serves as the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church and co-hosts the Est.Church podcast. He is the president of Church Answ ...
- Created on 28 December 2020
- 4. How to Prepare Your Church to Become Ethnically Diverse
- ... For the original article, visit churchanswers.com. As president of Church Answers, Sam Rainer wears many hats. From podcast co-host to full-time pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church, Sam's heart for ...
- Created on 10 December 2020
- 5. 5 Ways Even Healthy Churches Can Quickly Spiral Into Dysfunction
- ... greater health. As President of Church Answers, Sam Rainer wears many hats. From podcast co-host to full-time Pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church, Sam's heart for ministry and revitalization ar ...
- Created on 30 November 2020
- 6. Why You Don't Want to Be a 'Status Quo' Leader
- ... more subtle. Don't be lured by the temptation of the status quo. Its hook is dangerous and sneaky. Sam Rainer serves as the president of Church Answers. He is also the lead pastor of West Bradenton B ...
- Created on 16 November 2020
- 7. 8 Warning Signs Your Church Is Drifting From God's Mission
- ... ch will struggle for a season with finding a purpose. The problem comes when people seek the status quo rather than seeking the lost. The problem is exacerbated when whole churches become comfortable drifti ...
- Created on 04 November 2020
- 8. 12 Principles for Change in the Established Church
- ... Every new person added to the body is a change. Great churches change. Great leaders know how to lead the change. For the original article, visit churchanswers.com. Sam Rainer serves as the president ...
- Created on 22 October 2020
- 9. 3 Filters to Help You Discern God's Call
- ... lings, but the early discernment process helped prepare them for where they are now. Sam Rainer serves as the president of Church Answers. He is also the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church ...
- Created on 15 October 2020
- 10. How to Lead a Whiteboard Session With Your Staff
- ... hange. Some things stick around a long time because they work. The danger comes when churches assume the status quo is best. A whiteboard session helps keep leaders fresh. Sam Rainer serves as the pr ...
- Created on 09 October 2020
- 11. How Involved Should the Lead Pastor Be in Selecting Worship Service Songs?
- ... swers, Sam Rainer wears many hats. From podcast co-host to full-time pastor at West Bradenton Baptist Church, Sam's heart for ministry and revitalization are evident in all he does. For the original ...
- Created on 23 September 2020
- 12. Pastor, Here's Why Your Church Needs You to Take a Vacation
- ... regularly, then you're relying on your own efforts, not those of Jesus. Sam Rainer serves as the president of Church Answers. He is also the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church and the co-host of th ...
- Created on 02 September 2020
- 13. The Difference Between Making a Mistake and Breaking Trust
- Leaders fail when they accuse someone of breaking trust when all the person did was make an honest mistake. It's demoralizing for the accused. Leaders also fail when they dismiss betrayal, thinking the ...
- Created on 05 August 2020
- 14. 6 Things You Inherit as a New Pastor at an Established Church
- ... week, first month and perhaps the first year will go well. Use the time to better understand what you are inheriting. Sam Rainer serves as the president of Church Answers. He is also the lead pastor of We ...
- Created on 09 July 2020
- 15. What to Do When Your Vision Burns Out
- ... is new vision. You should care for people. Describe what happened. Create short-term goals. And look for little victories to get everyone moving again. Sam Rainer serves as the lead pastor of West Br ...
- Created on 22 May 2020
- 16. The Real Difference Between Confident and Arrogant Leaders
- ... ectionism, imitation, intellectual elitism and self-promotion are all major warning signs of arrogance. Sam Rainer serves as the lead pastor of West Bradenton Baptist Church and co-hosts the Est.Chur ...
- Created on 06 May 2020
- 17. Why You Shouldn't Give Up on Your Church
- ... ch may not get it. But you're not alone. The groom is with you—always. He'll build your church to overcome the gates of hell. Don't give up. Your church is worth the effort. Sam Rainer serves as the l ...
- Created on 24 April 2020
- 18. Why Church Members Choose One Service Over Another
- My church has five services on Sunday morning across two sites and in two languages. I preach three services in English; our Hispanic pastor preaches a service in Spanish; and our campus pastor preaches ...
- Created on 31 March 2020
- 19. 5 Good Reasons for Your Church to Accept Transfer Growth
- "A family from your church wants to join our church." The pastor who called me was genuine in his request. We don't have many people transferring into our church from other churches. And we don't have ...
- Created on 05 March 2020
- 20. How to Lead Your Congregation Through a Plateau
- Shepherding a church comes with plenty of highs and lows. Some days feel like a roller-coaster ride right after eating two pounds of funnel cake. But leading a church isn't just peaks and valleys. Plateaus ...
- Created on 06 February 2020
