by Sam Rainer | Aug 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Transitions are bittersweet – this one is no exception. I’m overjoyed to announce that Erin and I have accepted the call to First Baptist Church Murray, KY. I was saddened to announce today my resignation at Sarasota Baptist Church. I will miss the Ranchers in... 
by Sam Rainer | Aug 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
The Search Institute recently released a first-of-its-kind global study on the spiritual development of young people from different countries and across various traditions. From 2006-2008, they studied more than 7,000 youth between the ages of 12 and 25. These youth... 
by Sam Rainer | Aug 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The NOC09 is just around the corner – November 4-6 in sunny San Diego. I’ll be speaking on why young adults leave the church, and how they can be reclaimed. There’s a ton offered at the conference. Here’s a selection from the NOC website: 50 power-packed workshops... by Sam Rainer | Aug 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
LifeWay Research recently published in their newsletter a new study about ministry to the poor. Obviously, the church should serve the poor and reach out to the hurting. What this study reveals is that churches remaining obedient to Christ’s example of serving the... by Sam Rainer | Aug 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
The September/October edition of Outreach Magazine features several articles on finding and keeping the next generation. It’s a great issue, so you’ll want to pick one up. You can subscribe to the print edition here. Below is my column in the issue on this generation....
