by Sam Rainer | Mar 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
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by Sam Rainer | Mar 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Leadership requires initiative. Healthy relationships require initiative. A pastor without initiative will struggle to feed sheep. In John 21, Jesus gives Peter the three-fold command to “Feed my sheep.” The context of this command is the question of love....
by Sam Rainer | Mar 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
https://www.speakcdn.com/assets/2079/180311_launch_certainty.mp3 I’m preaching a series through the first half of the book of Acts called “Launch.” This sermon covers Acts 2:14-41. When uncertainty shakes you, God’s certainty secures you. The time you...
by Sam Rainer | Mar 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Every church has a pace built into the culture of its people. Some churches move more slowly. Some move more quickly. While most established churches likely need to pick up the pace, a slow pace does not necessarily mean the church is complacent. Complacent...
by Sam Rainer | Mar 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your body needs regular exercise to stay in shape. Your mind needs to be stretched and challenged to stay sharp. For leaders to grow, regular workouts are necessary. Pastors lead within a dynamic environment—the church. You may not think of your church as...
by Sam Rainer | Feb 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Our church is committed to Wednesday evening programming. I know the Bible does not mandate midweek programming. I realize the Wednesday timeslot has its origin in the historical “Three to Thrive” movement of the early twentieth century (come to church on...