by Sam Rainer | Aug 22, 2007 | Uncategorized
Most know anecdotally that the church is not assimilating college students. But perhaps not known is the gravity and pervasiveness of the problem. A new study reveals that 70% of young adults ages 23-30 said they stopped attending church for at least a year between... by Sam Rainer | Aug 17, 2007 | Uncategorized
At this time last week, a group from my church hit the streets of New Orleans to share the only message that can eternally save a person. We spent the first part of the week prying multiple layers of plywood from each other in numerous homes. I am most definitely not... by Sam Rainer | Aug 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
Driving down Interstate 10 into the heart of New Orleans was overwhelming. The caravan of thirteen from our church had heard about the lasting devastation from Hurricane Katrina. But seeing it firsthand made several of us weep for a city still crying for help. Two... by Sam Rainer | Aug 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
The European church has suffered a prolonged and wearisome decline since the 18th century Enlightenment. Following World War II, the decline became quite steep. For years, theologians, pastors, and churchgoers have bemoaned the inert state of the European church. A... by Sam Rainer | Aug 1, 2007 | Uncategorized
Many families and individuals struggle with remaining too busy. I know my own calendar stays full. And if I have free time, I am filling it with something. Our culture likes to remain connected and on the move. As a recent study of 20,000 individuals worldwide...
