by Sam Rainer | Jun 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite places in the world is Cape San Blas on the forgotten coast of Florida. This area of the Gulf is an uncrowded paradise of pristine beaches. A massive restoration project is underway, making the beaches that much better. The Cape is my destination... by Sam Rainer | Jun 25, 2008 | Uncategorized
New research from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life was released two days ago. They surveyed approximately 35,000 Americans for a comprehensive look at our country’s religious landscape. The report is a lot to digest, but you can access it here. Their findings... by Sam Rainer | Jun 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Wall Street Journal reported today that charitable giving hit a record in 2007, breaking through $300 billion for the first time. The story pulled from an annual study by the Giving USA Foundation, which scours census data to derive their conclusions. Despite the... by Sam Rainer | Jun 18, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Christian Post recently reported on a study from the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion that revealed the “mortality rate” of religious congregations in the U.S. According to the study, religious congregations (various churches, synagogues, and mosques... by Sam Rainer | Jun 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
I returned yesterday from my denomination’s annual convention. More than anything, it was good to spend time with my father and to catch up with old friends. After reflecting upon the 2008 Southern Baptist Convention, I am pleased with the overall tone of the meeting.... by Sam Rainer | Jun 8, 2008 | Uncategorized
My denomination is holding their annual convention this week, so I will be making my way up to Indianapolis this evening. For those who have loads of time to be overly curious, click here for information on the annual meeting of Southern Baptists. By the way, if you...
