by Sam Rainer | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
My first church was a megachurch of six people. The congregation was small in number, but it felt like a mega task to shepherd them. One of the first questions I asked of the lone deacon was, “What’s the deal with the old bell out front?” “I don’t know, but it’s... 
by Sam Rainer | May 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
In the 1970s, one researcher noted, “There are almost as many different definitions of leadership as there are persons who have attempted to define the concept.” According to these definitions, leadership is influence, power, mobilization, motivation, processes,... 
by Sam Rainer | May 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Memorial Day, we honor those who have died while serving our country. I believe every Christian should do two things on Memorial Day: Remember and pray. Remember. My grandfather, Samuel Solomon Rainer, Sr., served in World War II. He flew D-Day. Below are... 
by Sam Rainer | May 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
“So what can I do right now?” I recently had coffee with a young(er) minister. He asked a great question. What can I do right now? The young minister (he’s around 20) wanted to know how he could lead better. Starting today. He caught me a bit off guard. After... 
by Sam Rainer | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Commentary is popular right now. Some of the biggest names in news are opinionated commentators, not fact-driven beat reporters. We like to start “conversations” about all sorts of things, which basically means anyone can comment about an issue, regardless of...
