Racial tensions still exist in the United States, and there are certain demographic realities that must be addressed. The country is becoming more diverse and will continue to do so at an increasing rate. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss how demographic changes will impact all-white churches in America. What can we expect the happen to them in the next ten years? The post The Future of the All-White Church in America appeared first on Church Answers.

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The Future of the All-White Church in America

If you think serving a church as a pastor is more difficult today than in recent years, you are not imagining things. Thom and Sam look at five of the reasons this change took place. The post Five Reasons Being a Pastor Is More Difficult Than it Was 15 Years Ago appeared first on Church Answers.

Five Reasons Being a Pastor Is More Difficult Than it Was 15 Years Ago

The Christmas season is a time when guests are more likely to visit your church. Christmas Eve services, in particular, are popular with people from the community. Now is the time to start making plans. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss what will be different and what you can expect for Christmas this year.  The post What Your Church Can Expect for Christmas this Year appeared first on Church Answers.

What Your Church Can Expect for Christmas this Year

Working in ministry can be demanding and stressful, but sometimes we forget to have fun in our callings. Perhaps you need a lighter season. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss some ways to restart the fun in your vocation.  The post Six Simple Tips to Start Having More Fun in Ministry appeared first on Church Answers.

Six Simple Tips to Start Having More Fun in Ministry

Knowing and enjoying God should be integral to the Christian life. However, many of us struggle to grow in the means of grace and develop a deeper relationship with God. On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Thom and Sam talk with Tim Challies about the daily spiritual disciplines that help Christians know and enjoy God more fully. The post Knowing and Enjoying God: An Interview with Tim Challies appeared first on Church Answers.

Knowing and Enjoying God: An Interview with Tim Challies

Thom and Sam look at the challenging issue of plagiarism in sermons. They suggest five things you can do to avoid this mistake. The post Five Ways to Plagiarize-Proof Your Sermons appeared first on Church Answers.

Five Ways to Plagiarize-Proof Your Sermons

It’s time for the neighborhood church to make a comeback. The stigma of small churches is fading. Incredible potential is right around the corner. Imagine what could happen if neighborhood churches got healthy on a large scale. The neighborhood church movement is primed for a launch. If this comeback occurred, what might it look like? The post How the Neighborhood Church Could Make a Comeback appeared first on Church Answers.

How the Neighborhood Church Could Make a Comeback

Church leaders should love their community as much as their churches. Love for a congregation mismatched with disdain for a community will cause you to retreat in an unhealthy church bubble. What are some ways church leaders can learn to love their communities more? The post Five Ways to Enjoy Your Community to Reach Your Community appeared first on Church Answers.

Five Ways to Enjoy Your Community to Reach Your Community

If a church member was at the main intersection in town with a bullhorn yelling at people, then you would want to know about it. Social media is the bullhorn, and there is a lot of noise out there. While you need to be aware of what church members say online, balance is key. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss how pastors and church leaders can shepherd the congregation on social media.  The post How Much Should You Shepherd Church Members on Social Media? appeared first on Church Answers.

How Much Should You Shepherd Church Members on Social Media?

Pastoral succession is an important process many churches overlook. On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Thom and Sam talk with William Vanderbloemen about why it is important for the future health of your church now more than ever. The post The Importance of Pastoral Succession for the Future Health of Your Church – An Interview with William Vanderbloemen appeared first on Church Answers.

The Importance of Pastoral Succession for the Future Health of Your Church – An Interview with William Vanderbloemen

The concept of generosity is an important part of the Christian faith. However, many pastors and church leaders struggle to develop a culture of joyful giving in their congregations. On today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership Thom and Sam talk with Michael Stadelmayer from Church Growth Services about how to develop a culture of generosity in your church. The post Developing a Culture of Generosity in Your Church: An Interview with Church Growth Services appeared first on Church Answers.

Developing a Culture of Generosity in Your Church: An Interview with Church Growth Services

Experienced pastors are not immune from mistakes. On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss some common blindspots for mid-career pastors. These mistakes are not career killers, but they can set back a ministry. While all pastors can fall into these traps, those who are mid-career are particularly susceptible.  The post Six Common Mistakes Mid-Career Pastors Make appeared first on Church Answers.

Six Common Mistakes Mid-Career Pastors Make

Imagine a church on life support one year that has moved to thriving within a few years. Though you've heard of church turnarounds, you've rarely heard a story this dramatic. Sam and Thom interview Jonathan Smith with Texas Baptists to hear about this God-sized story. The post From $1.06 and 25 People to a $700,000 Budget and a Church of 450 – An Interview with Jonathan Smith appeared first on Church Answers.

From $1.06 and 25 People to a $700,000 Budget and a Church of 450 – An Interview with Jonathan Smith

One of the greatest challenges of parenting is navigating the crucial conversations that we must have with our kids. On today’s episode, Thom and Sam talk to Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins about having hard conversations with our kids that point them to Christ.  The post Navigating Tough Conversations with Your Kids – An Interview with Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins appeared first on Church Answers.

Navigating Tough Conversations with Your Kids – An Interview with Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins

Jonathan “The Voice” Howe returns for an episode. We find out what he's been doing.  The post The Voice is Back! An Interview with Jonathan Howe appeared first on Church Answers.

The Voice is Back! An Interview with Jonathan Howe

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