Sam Rainer News Today

The hidden reason churches nail worship is right there in plain sight.

A string of shorter tenures is usually not healthy for churches. But it is possible to stay too long. What are some of the signs?

You should expect seasons of tiredness. All vocations produce them. But you can mitigate the problem of compassion fatigue in ministry.

After twenty-five years of researching churches, I’ve found one question more than any other seems to get people talking.

Even pastors need to receive ministry as they pour into their churches. Asking for help is biblical and good for the soul.

What exactly am I thinking while I preach?

The reality is this Christmas Eve may be one of the biggest opportunities you have for several years to come.

He said, “Passion is the degree of difficulty one will endure to reach a goal.” It stuck with me all these years! This one point has guided so much about the way I live.

Announcements are not the most important part of the worship service, but leaders should announce what’s most important to the entire church. And the answer is not more announcements.

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