by Sam Rainer | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this week’s show: We discuss the idea of competition and ministry. Is it healthy for us to compete with one another? Is it ever appropriate for churches and church leaders to have a sense of competition with one another? [spreaker type=player... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Vision is overrated. Too many leaders put too much weight on their vision and not enough on other important matters of leadership. Culture, discipline, accountability, and creativity are just as important as vision. That being said, leadership does not happen without... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Both extroverts and introverts can lead well. Both can lead poorly. Personality is only one part of leadership. However, your personality as a leader comes with intrinsic advantages and challenges. For example, the extroverted pastor tends to work a room better than... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Through Church Answers, I receive a lot of questions about churches. I also ask a lot of questions when I’m consulting and coaching. Over the years, I’ve refined the types of questions I ask and the way I ask questions. Some questions don’t elicit much of a response.... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our staff meetings lacked something, but we couldn’t put our finger on it. The time together was not a disaster. There were ups and downs, good days and tense days. Things got done. But spiritually, something was missing. That’s when our new senior adult minister,...
