by Sam Rainer | Mar 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
Another snippet from my book, Essential Church?, and a conference I spoke at yesterday in Orlando: If we create fun activities for students they will stay…right? Wrong! Many churches fall into the trap of thinking games and other activities will keep youth in the... by Sam Rainer | Mar 13, 2008 | Uncategorized
Although today was beautiful, the past few weeks have brought some brutal winter weather to Southern Indiana, including a 15-inch snowstorm. And yes, I just happened to be scheduled to fly the day of the storm, but I eventually got to where I needed to go. Needless to... by Sam Rainer | Mar 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
It amazes me how God continues to humble me as a pastor through the people of my church. I am supposed to be the spiritual leader, but many times the laity in my church blazes the path forward. For example, at our prayer meeting last night, a meek and humble woman... by Sam Rainer | Mar 4, 2008 | Uncategorized
How do you eat an elephant (or a gator for that matter)? One bite at a time. With that being said, I simply cannot resist sharing this story from Miami with you. By Times Staff Writer Published October 6, 2005 MIAMI – Talk about biting off more than you can... by Sam Rainer | Feb 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
The Pew Research Center recently released a massive (35,000 people) study on the religious landscape in the United States. Below are two data blurbs I find sobering: More than one-quarter of American adults (28%) have left the faith in which they were raised in favor... by Sam Rainer | Feb 20, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’m honored that my father, Thom Rainer, has allowed me to post the following article. It will soon be released by LifeWay, but you get to read it here first. In this new phase of my ministry and life, I am able to spend a bit more time listening to someone else...
