by Sam Rainer | Oct 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
I am in the third year of serving as lead pastor at West Bradenton. Thankfully, my first two years were more joy than angst, defined by encouragement and not disillusion. But even in a healthy church, the third year can bring frustration—for both pastor and... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/171001_tgr_called_by_grace.mp3 I’m preaching verse-by-verse through the book of Galatians. This sermon covers Galatians 1:11-24. To be called by grace is to be sovereignly saved and willingly sent. How do you know... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
On Sunday, we commissioned two cross-cultural missionaries from West Bradenton. They are friends. They are family. We’re sending them to work among a hard people in a hard place. They are the first missionaries appointed to reach this unengaged people group. It... by Sam Rainer | Sep 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170924_tgr_rescue.mp3 Last Sunday, I began a new verse-by-verse series through the book of Galatians. Jesus rescues you so you can risk sharing this rescue with others. Jesus takes the initiative to rescue you.... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
I taught our Discover class on Sunday. The class is designed for those who want to join or who are interested in learning more about our church. I have a high view of church membership, and I hope to lead my church to have the same view. As we assimilate new...
