Articles by Sam Rainer

Every pastor experiences a season of weariness and being tired. On this episode, we discuss how pastors can lead while tired. When you’re tired as a church leader, it is important to know what to share with your spouse. When you’re tired as a pastor, you…

There are two types of sleep: BC and AD. Before Children and After Death. God does not take naps, but you might need one. Far too many pastors do not get a proper cycle of rest. In the fourth commandment, God set up a pattern of work and rest. This pattern goes back…

A first impression is made in as little as seven seconds. Within a few moments, guests are beginning to form ideas—positive or negative—about your church. The first person a guest meets will influence the first impression. When a guest walks into the building, the…

Preaching is not the same as shepherding. The transition from preaching to pastoring involves building credibility through relationships. Pastors should be accessible to their congregation. Create a “GIP” list to start building relationships. The GIP list…

I once caught a deacon throwing choir robes out of the second story window into a giant fire on the ground below. “What’s going on?” “Fire hazard.” By the looks and smell of the robes, I agreed and went about my business. There were probably one hundred burning robes…

There is an ever-looming shuffle of lead pastoral positions. With that in mind many of our listeners will find themselves interacting with the “former pastor”. It is an inevitable reality of leading an already established church. In this episode Josh and…

If you are a pastoral candidate or a new pastor, how do you discover the real story of a church? In this episode, we walk through how you can read a church. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=27342503″ theme=”light”…

As my Dad began his “retirement” plan a few years ago, a dream surfaced. We thought about a company that would serve the local church with a unique digital approach. It was unchartered territory, but we went for it. I’ve learned a lot watching him…

Micah and Sam share some thoughts about what has been lost during this time of quarantine. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=27342494″ theme=”light” autoplay=”false” playlist=”false”…