by Sam Rainer | Mar 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
A large wave of retiring pastors is moving towards the church. Boomer pastors are currently between the ages of 53 and 71. They won’t all retire at once, so this wave won’t crash into the church like a tsunami. But the American church is not prepared to replace... 
by Sam Rainer | Mar 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170312_i_will_serve.mp3 I’m preaching a sermon series called “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Serve.” An enduring church serves like Jesus. If... 
by Sam Rainer | Mar 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Mar 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Few models exist on how to handle the moral failure of a staff person. Indeed, there is little consensus among pastors about what to do, even with something as explicit as adultery. In a recent survey, LifeWay Research asked pastors, “If a pastor commits... by Sam Rainer | Mar 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
http://www.westbradenton.org/assets/2079/170305_i_will_give.mp3 I’m preaching a seven-week sermon series: “I Will . . .” This series covers seven expectations of every church member, and this week’s topic is “Give.” A faithful church gives to a...
