by Sam Rainer | May 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
One of the first phone calls I received when I was called as pastor at First Southern was from another local pastor in the area. He wanted to know if I was open to meeting with him and other pastors from around the community. He was the “veteran” pastor among us – he... by Sam Rainer | May 21, 2008 | Uncategorized
People who change churches don’t necessarily switch to larger, more contemporary churches according to Ellison Research as reported by the Christian Post. The research reveals some counter-intuitive findings on those who change churches: When choosing size, Americans... by Sam Rainer | May 16, 2008 | Uncategorized
Today I graduated from Southern Seminary. Dr. Al Mohler, the president, gave a wonderful address on staying mighty in the Scriptures like the eloquent Apollos of Acts 18. But it was a prayer during the ceremony that captured my heart. My father had the honor of... by Sam Rainer | May 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’m in Nashvegas today working on materials for my book, Essential Church. It’s now available for pre-order – check it out! by Sam Rainer | May 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
A new study from the Pew Research Center uncovers some contrarian results regarding wealth desires in the United States. The study elucidates: Only 13% of adults say it’s “very important” for them to be wealthy, ranking this personal priority far...
