Rainer On Leadership
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Sinopsis
Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.
Episodios
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How Much Time Should a Pastor Spend Preparing Sermons Each Week?
27/02/2024 Duración: 24minPastors do not have unlimited hours and resources to write sermons. Additionally, pastors have workweeks much longer than church members realize because of the invisible nature of sermon preparation. But how long should it take to write a typical sermon? Well, it depends. Thom and Sam discuss what's normal in ministry and how you can become more efficient. The post How Much Time Should a Pastor Spend Preparing Sermons Each Week? appeared first on Church Answers.
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Should Pastors Endorse Political Candidates?
20/02/2024 Duración: 22minElections are contentious. They have been for most of our nation’s history. The tensions surrounding this year’s coming election season should not be a surprise. To what degree should pastors be involved in the political process? Thom and Sam discuss this hot-button issue on today's episode. The post Should Pastors Endorse Political Candidates? appeared first on Church Answers.
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Should We Close Our Church? Five Issues to Consider
13/02/2024 Duración: 22minSadly, Church Answers is getting an increasing number of consultation requests from churches wanting to deal with the issue of possibly closing their churches. Thom and Sam look at the five issues churches should consider before making such a dramatic move. The post Should We Close Our Church? Five Issues to Consider appeared first on Church Answers.
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A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #3 – How Does Church Design Impact the Culture of a Church? With Todd Brown
09/02/2024 Duración: 21minTodd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at ministry focused design. In this third part, we talk with Todd about the ways in which church design impacts the culture of a church. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #3 – How Does Church Design Impact the Culture of a Church? With Todd Brown appeared first on Church Answers.
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A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #2 – How Do Groups Change a Facility? With Todd Brown
09/02/2024 Duración: 22minTodd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at ministry-focused design. In this second part, we talk with Todd about what it means to balance a facility, focusing on groups. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #2 – How Do Groups Change a Facility? With Todd Brown appeared first on Church Answers.
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A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #1 – How Do You Build a Church Facility Design for Ministry? With Todd Brown
09/02/2024 Duración: 24minTodd Brown is the CEO of Brown Church Development Group, a national church design/build firm. In this three-part podcast series, we will look at ministry focused design. In this first part, we talk with Todd about how to build ministry value in a facility design. The post A Special Three-Part Series with Brown Church Development Group: Episode #1 – How Do You Build a Church Facility Design for Ministry? With Todd Brown appeared first on Church Answers.
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Should I Plan to Retire from My Church? Five Questions
06/02/2024 Duración: 22minThe median age of pastors continues to get older. At Church Answers, we often speak with pastors who are contemplating retirement. Sam and Thom address the five most common questions we ask these pastors so that we can help them in their decision-making process. The post Should I Plan to Retire from My Church? Five Questions appeared first on Church Answers.
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How Do We Reach the Never Attenders?
30/01/2024 Duración: 23minIn last week's episode, Thom and Sam looked at the growing reality of the Never Attenders in the United States. Today, they discuss how churches might reach this group. The post How Do We Reach the Never Attenders? appeared first on Church Answers.
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Who Are the Never Attenders Today?
23/01/2024 Duración: 20minBased on the outstanding research of Ryan Burge, we can see more clearly who are and who are not attending church today. Thom and Sam look at his latest research on the Never Attenders, a growing group in America. The post Who Are the Never Attenders Today? appeared first on Church Answers.
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How to Create a Useful Evangelism Budget for Your Church
16/01/2024 Duración: 23minMany churches give to missions through the operating budget. But what about funds for the work of evangelism in the community? On this episode, Thom and Sam discuss the importance of allocating a portion of the budget for evangelism. The co-hosts give some practical tips on how much this budget line item should be and what should go into it. The post How to Create a Useful Evangelism Budget for Your Church appeared first on Church Answers.
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Five Key Objectives of an Excellent Interim Pastorate
09/01/2024 Duración: 25minSometimes churches view interim pastors as "band-aids" to keep the church together, but a good interim will do much more. Thom and Sam discuss what defines a successful interim pastorate. Whether short-term or long-term in duration, these five key objectives can make or break an interim role. The post Five Key Objectives of an Excellent Interim Pastorate appeared first on Church Answers.
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How a Church Should Respond When a Pastor Has Mental Health Problems
02/01/2024 Duración: 21minOne in four pastors say they have struggled with mental health issues, and 17% of pastors say it was diagnosed. Given the prevalence of the issue, churches cannot ignore the problem. Silence creates the perception that something is off-limits. Mental illness does not signal a lack of faith any more than contracting cancer signals a lack of faith. Thom and Sam discuss how churches can be helpful to pastors who struggle with mental health problems. The post How a Church Should Respond When a Pastor Has Mental Health Problems appeared first on Church Answers.
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Why Don’t Church Members Invite Their Friends Anymore?
26/12/2023 Duración: 25minAbout 80% of your neighbors are receptive to an invitation to church. At best, most churchgoers invite someone once or twice a year. Almost a third of churchgoers never invite anyone. Inviting someone to a worship service or church event is not evangelism, but this invitation is a significant first step to cultural change in your church. What happened to the culture of invitation? Thom and Sam discuss their thoughts on this week's episode. The post Why Don’t Church Members Invite Their Friends Anymore? appeared first on Church Answers.
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What Can Church Leaders Do about the Great Dechurching? An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham
19/12/2023 Duración: 23minIn part 2, Sam interviews Jim Davis and Michael Graham. They examine exactly how people are leaving and suggest how to "re-church" those who have exited. The post What Can Church Leaders Do about the Great Dechurching? An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham appeared first on Church Answers.
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The Great Dechurching: An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham
12/12/2023 Duración: 27minSam welcomes Jim Davis and Michael Graham. In part 1, they share the highest altitude insights from their study and book, The Great Dechurching. The post The Great Dechurching: An Interview with Jim Davis and Michael Graham appeared first on Church Answers.
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Six Questions to Discern Toxic Church Conflict from Healthy Church Conflict
05/12/2023 Duración: 25minCriticism is not necessarily toxic, even when it is misguided. And no one likes to field complaints. Sometimes they are warranted, and sometimes they can be toxic. How can a pastor tell the difference? Thom covers the best ways pastors can discern toxic conflict from healthy conflict. It's not always easy, but he offers a few practical tips through six questions. The post Six Questions to Discern Toxic Church Conflict from Healthy Church Conflict appeared first on Church Answers.
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An Unexpected Comeback: The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church
28/11/2023 Duración: 25minFor years, we have dismissed the potential for a significant move of God in neighborhood churches. At Church Answers, we believe they are primed for a comeback. They are numerous, and they are located in the heart of places with lots of people. Sam discusses the return of neighborhood churches and how this movement is just beginning. The post An Unexpected Comeback: The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church appeared first on Church Answers.
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Connecting Our Christian Faith to Its Jewish Roots: An Interview with Susan Perlman
21/11/2023 Duración: 27minThom welcomes Susan Perlman, Chief Partnership Officer and one of the founders of Jews for Jesus. In this episode, they discuss how The Chronological Life Application Study Bible, created in partnership with Jews for Jesus, helps connect our Christian faith to its Jewish roots. The post Connecting Our Christian Faith to Its Jewish Roots: An Interview with Susan Perlman appeared first on Church Answers.
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To Be a Unicorn: An Interview with William Vanderbloemen
14/11/2023 Duración: 25minThom welcomes William Vanderbloemen, CEO and Founder of top executive search firm Vanderbloemen Search Group. In this episode, Thom interviews William about his book, “Be The Unicorn,” in which he reveals the 12 teachable traits and explains why hiring managers embrace each trait. He provides actionable takeaways for how readers can incorporate each trait into their personal and professional lives. The post To Be a Unicorn: An Interview with William Vanderbloemen appeared first on Church Answers.
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What Does It Really Mean for Pastors to Be Above Reproach: An Interview with Matt McCraw
07/11/2023 Duración: 28minEvery believer is called to Christlikeness. Pastors, however, have a calling to be above reproach. What does this calling mean? On this episode, Sam interviews Matt McCraw. Together, they cover the universal standards for all pastors and what special burdens they carry. The post What Does It Really Mean for Pastors to Be Above Reproach: An Interview with Matt McCraw appeared first on Church Answers.