by Sam Rainer | Dec 4, 2007 | Uncategorized
“While discipleship defines the walk of the believer, prayer fuels this walk and gives power to make this walk honoring to God.” That quote comes from my Sunday School director. He’s a sagacious old man… The more I am in ministry, the more I see the necessity of... by Sam Rainer | Nov 27, 2007 | Uncategorized
As reported by the Global Research Department of the International Mission Board, approximately 3.8 billion people across the globe remain unreached – they do not know Christ. And almost 2.4 billion, or over 60%, of these people are in four distinct regions – South... by Sam Rainer | Nov 19, 2007 | Uncategorized
Psalm 100 1 Shout triumphantly to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. 3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God. He made us, and we are His — His people, the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates with... by Sam Rainer | Nov 13, 2007 | Uncategorized
Will the Chinese government allow athletes to bring Bibles to the 2008 Olympic Games? Reports are mixed, and certainty is clouded as to whether visitors into the country will be allowed to bring the Word of God. The latest reports state that each athlete can bring... by Sam Rainer | Nov 12, 2007 | Uncategorized
A Leadership Journal survey reports that for nearly half of self-professing Christians, involvement in a local church is a minimal part of their lives. In short, the church has become non-essential to them. A large segment of Christians are claiming faith but not... by Sam Rainer | Nov 8, 2007 | Uncategorized
USA Today reports that 82% of churches with over 200 in attendance have a website. Yet only 29% of churches with 100 or less in attendance have an online presence. There’s no doubt that many people are searching the web for churches. As a pastor, when I talk to those...
