by Sam Rainer | Aug 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Barnabas Piper – Honest parenting haikus. Haikus are short and complex, just like children. You’ll enjoy these. Scott Douglas – Seven reflections three weeks in. Scott gives excellent reflections on his first three weeks... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you don’t require office hours for church staff, then how can you hold them accountable? This question became a common response to my previous post on not requiring office hours. A Twitter follower, @IanDaKitchen, suggested I write a follow-up post. I... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve never liked the idea of requiring office hours for pastors and ministry staff. Ministry demands a “go” mentality. It’s hard to go when you have to sit at a desk all day. Assuming you have at least one person in a support role to answer phones and greet... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you believe God’s Word, then you will obey God’s Word. Christians are called to do what they believe. This sermon reveals three ways you can be responsible and pure: 1) Stoop down into God’s Word, 2) Allow God’s Word to expose you, and 3) Find freedom... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Three notable articles I read this week: Michael Kelley – 3 reasons you absolutely must go to church this weekend. “One of the things we recognize about the nature of the church through our attendance is that we are actually a vital part of this living,... 
by Sam Rainer | Jul 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most of the unchurched are not anti-church. Few are highly antagonistic to the gospel. In fact, only about 5% of unchurched Americans are highly antagonistic to the gospel. Euangelion is the Greek word for good news, or gospel. Have believers today lost the...
