by Sam Rainer | Aug 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Sociological Quarterly published a notable research report on student achievement and church attendance.The bottom line of the report: students who attend church weekly have higher GPAs. Additionally, they are less likely to drop out of school and connect better... by Sam Rainer | Aug 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
Much debate exists in the academic world on the difference between managers and leaders. Some say the leader position and the manager position are mutually exclusive – managers are concerned with how things are accomplished; leaders are concerned with what is... 
by Sam Rainer | Aug 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
Erin and I leave for Sarasota, Florida early tomorrow morning. We have enjoyed our ministry in Southern Indiana. Though we are excited about our new season of ministry, we will greatly miss many people. And we will continue to pray that God works here in incredible... 
by Sam Rainer | Aug 16, 2008 | Uncategorized
As some of you may know, my wife and I are moving to Sarasota, FL to begin a new phase of ministry at Sarasota Baptist Church. We’re incredibly excited. Ironically, this new season of ministry begins at the height of hurricane season. We arrive on Wednesday at... by Sam Rainer | Aug 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
In 1978 James MacGregor Burns published his seminal work, Leadership. This book shifted and shaped the paradigm on leadership studies. As a result of his work, researchers and biographers discussed less the character traits of leaders and focused more on the...
