Evangelism • Leadership • Missiology • Church Health
Evangelicals know that theology matters, and we’re quick to remind others of this fact. What we’re not so quick to acknowledge is that we do a poor job of teaching the very theology we claim is so important.
Read MoreMost churches that contact my church consulting firm do so after they’ve recognized a problem; that is, they are reacting by asking for outside…
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Most churches in North America are plateaued or declining. Given that reality, many church leaders need signs of hope today.
Read MoreLast week we talked about what church membership is and what it means to be a church member. How it’s not just having your name on a roll somewhere, but being actively involved in the ministry and function of your local community of faith. This week’s episode deals with NOT being a church member. Specifically the main reason people LEAVE a church.
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As I get older, I think often about people who have influenced my life.
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Small groups matter in the church. Regardless of a church’s size, the small group is a place of teaching, fellowship, prayer, and pastoral care.
Read MoreOn this debut episode of Rainer on Leadership, I discussed a recent blog series on “Ten Ways Ordinary People Become Good Leaders.”
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I know very few people who don’t struggle with prayer. We know we should pray, but doing so consistently and fervently is not easy.
Read MoreI keep in my desk a Father’s Day card from a student in whom I invested significant time. That card encourages me to press…
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The churches I consult, though, aren’t always as excited, as a church consultation is sometimes like a medical physical—we know we need it, but we don’t like being poked and prodded by an outsider.
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