by Sam Rainer | Jul 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’m excited to let you know that West Bradenton Baptist Church has announced me as their candidate for senior pastor. I’ll preach in view of a call August 16th. Assuming an affirmative vote of the congregation, we’ll be moving to Bradenton, FL in late August.... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
I’ll never forget the young man who shouted, “Let’s do this!” just before he was baptized. His attitude reflected the vision of the church. He was completely submitted to Christ, optimistic about God’s mission, and ready to share the... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Some churches stay in a perpetual cycle of growing and declining. The church peaks, then dips, only to peak again. It’s possible for a church to stay in this cycle for decades. For example, look at the below chart. The above chart is an annual average of weekly... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today a story broke about how Planned Parenthood sells the parts of aborted unborn children. I can’t believe I’m typing these words. The mutilated parts of murdered children are being sold in an underground market by an organization that receives taxpayer... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Your discouragement is understandable. The church in North America is deteriorating. Just reading the reports of decline can make me exhausted. Some sensationalize how hard the church is falling, but few deny the unhealthy state of the church. The church is not...
