Digital Worship Fatigue
by Thom S. Rainer When the pandemic arrived, churches around the world had no choice but to pivot to online...
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The Top Reasons for Church Conflict (Why Fights Start Over Trivial Matters)
by Sam Rainer Some churches have disagreements over matters of consequence—doctrine, governance, or leadership. This article is not about such...
Eight Essential Practices to Create a Healthy Church Culture
by Matt McCraw Conversations about organizational culture were all the buzz just a few years ago. Though the discussion may...
A “Thank You” to the First Church I Joined
by Chuck Lawless It’s colored with age. In fact, it’s yellow, black, brown, and other colors that have faded with...
What Happens in Churches with Long Histories of Short Pastor Tenures (7 Big Patterns to Watch)
by Sam Rainer Churches with a long history of short pastor tenures often face a host of systemic and cultural...
Eight Unforced Errors Churches Make
by Thom S. Rainer An “unforced error” is a term borrowed from sports, especially tennis, meaning a mistake made due...
15 Ways to Recognize and Honor Church Volunteers
by Chuck Lawless Over my years of studying churches, I’ve watched for ways they recognize and honor volunteers – the...
Am I Too Lonely? A Free Self-Scoring Tool for Pastors and Church Leaders
by Sam Rainer Generally, pastors are content with their callings. A study by Ryan Burge noted that 83% of clergy felt happy...
How to Know Your Church Is Truly Revitalized (5 Key Indicators)
by Sam Rainer At what point can you say your church is fully revitalized? In some ways, church health is...
Confessions of a Broken Pastor’s Wife: A True Story
by Thom S. Rainer I love the community that has formed on this blog. There are several of you who...