NO FOOD OR REFRESHMENTS IN SANCTUARY: A Dangerous Sign
by Thom S. Rainer A guest walks into the worship center with a cup of coffee. An usher smiles, but...
Posts by Bryan Underwood
Celebrating Churches That Make a Difference: The Inaugural Church Answers Awards
Every church has a story. Some churches are faithfully reaching their communities with the gospel. Others are revitalizing after years...
The 7 Cs of Leadership: Essential Traits for Effective Ministry
by Matt McCraw As a preacher, I naturally think in alliterative terms—it’s practically part of my DNA. Recently, while reflecting...
Your Church Is Placed Where It Is on Purpose
by Thom S. Rainer It is easy for a church to see its location as incidental. The building is where...
God’s Mission Has a Zip Code: Tangible Ways Your Church Can Love the People Next Door
by Sam Rainer God has a purpose for you: to love your neighbors and reflect Christ to them. Yes, even...
Winning Your Spouse’s Heart While Doing Your Ministry
by Chuck Lawless I write this post with some trepidation, simply because I still have much to learn about being...
Ten Nonnegotiable Rules for Student Safety in Churches
by Sam Rainer Student ministry is often where rules about minors break down in the church. Student ministries don’t need fewer rules...
Five Reasons Why Many Pastors Are Inadequately Paid
by Thom S. Rainer Pastors enter ministry knowing it will be demanding, but few expect the financial pressure that follows...
Church Leaders Praying for an Hour a Day?
by Chuck Lawless A professor I had during my doctoral work encouraged us – pushed us, even – to pray...
Digital Worship Fatigue
by Thom S. Rainer When the pandemic arrived, churches around the world had no choice but to pivot to online...