by Sam Rainer | Jun 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
I returned yesterday from my denomination’s annual convention. More than anything, it was good to spend time with my father and to catch up with old friends. After reflecting upon the 2008 Southern Baptist Convention, I am pleased with the overall tone of the meeting.... by Sam Rainer | Jun 8, 2008 | Uncategorized
My denomination is holding their annual convention this week, so I will be making my way up to Indianapolis this evening. For those who have loads of time to be overly curious, click here for information on the annual meeting of Southern Baptists. By the way, if you... by Sam Rainer | Jun 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
Without much regret I gave up wearing a tie while I preach several months ago. Hardly anyone in my church cared or noticed (with the exception of one anonymous hate letter in the offering plate). After reading this article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal... by Sam Rainer | Jun 2, 2008 | Uncategorized
Todd Rhoades over at Monday Morning Insight has a great list of considerations when hiring church staff. They are all sound pieces of advice, but my favorite is the second on the list: Get as much input on your new job description as possible from as many people as... by Sam Rainer | May 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Barna Group recently published some research on technology and the church. Links to the studies can be found here and here. To engage in two good conversations on the subject click here and here. What I found intriguing were the stats on podcasts. I listen to...
