by Sam Rainer | Jan 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
This video is an excellent conglomeration of stats concerning the state of the church in America today. Thanks go to my cousin David for the link. by Sam Rainer | Jan 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
I like to stay busy. If I have down time, I fill it with something. It’s my greatest strength and weakness. I’m goal oriented, but I have a tendency to let relationships in my life slip in order to achieve goals. This past week I had a wake-up call, one that made me... by Sam Rainer | Jan 19, 2008 | Uncategorized
This from the Christian Post: A cutting-edge church leader known for his innovative ideas on reaching a post-modern generation for Christ contends the reason why churches are declining in America is because they are self-centered. “My primary assessment would be... by Sam Rainer | Jan 10, 2008 | Uncategorized
New NAMB and LifeWay research adds statistical meat to the ongoing conversation: unchurched Americans are open to spiritual matters, but not the institutional church. Below are some data blurbs from the study: 79% of the unchurched agree that “Christianity is more... by Sam Rainer | Jan 6, 2008 | Uncategorized
While on vacation I read Michael Lindsay’s book, Faith in the Halls of Power. In the book, he discusses how numerous evangelicals have reached high-profile leadership positions in some of the most powerful circles in the United States. Lindsay spent five years... by Sam Rainer | Jan 3, 2008 | Uncategorized
I’m on vacation with my wife this week, skiing New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The snow is great and the weather is perfect. Rainer Ski Report: Sam = 4 falls and 1 injury (bruised derriere) Erin = 2 falls and 0 injuries Erin and I have differing...
