by Sam Rainer | Mar 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
The latest issue of Church Executive recently hit the stands. It has some great articles in it—you can subscribe here. Below is an excerpt from my article in the issue. If your church remains healthy, then the staff structure will probably look much different in 2020... 
by Sam Rainer | Mar 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am self-conscious about using the term “kid.” I served for two years at a church where a loving member would adamantly correct me when I used the word in a sermon. “Kids are baby goats. We have children, NOT kids!” She would chastise me every time. It seriously... by Sam Rainer | Mar 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
No one knows Sam Rainer, Sr.—at least outside of Union Springs, AL. My grandfather was the mayor of the town and president of the local bank. He didn’t write books. He didn’t have speaking engagements. I don’t think he ever did a radio interview. He just poured his... by Sam Rainer | Mar 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
I want to be an old man some day. My wife’s friends called me “old man Sam” when we started dating, but it doesn’t count. I am older than her, but not that much older. At 30, however, I think I’m more in the younger category than older. So one day I want to be an old... by Sam Rainer | Feb 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
I recently blogged on baby dedications, and I mentioned we do them during our guided prayer time in the worship service. A pastor posted a few questions about our guided prayer, and I’ll answer them in this blog. Here’s what he asked: I am interested in your guided...
