by Sam Rainer | May 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
“So what can I do right now?” I recently had coffee with a young(er) minister. He asked a great question. What can I do right now? The young minister (he’s around 20) wanted to know how he could lead better. Starting today. He caught me a bit off guard. After... 
by Sam Rainer | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Commentary is popular right now. Some of the biggest names in news are opinionated commentators, not fact-driven beat reporters. We like to start “conversations” about all sorts of things, which basically means anyone can comment about an issue, regardless of... 
by Sam Rainer | May 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Churches are more like organisms than they are organizations. Of course, organizational management is important in churches. Finances, staff reviews, and operations are among the many management activities in the church. Ultimately, however, churches are alive.... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
“These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too . . .” (Acts 17:6). Such was the accusation of an angry mob against Paul and Silas. The good news had persuaded a few too many for those who held the power. Christians were getting the... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
I participated in the Derby Festival Marathon last Saturday with over 16,000 other runners. It poured rain. I was reminded of my insanity with every squeaky, waterlogged step. In a marathon, both the finish and the start are anticlimactic. When you finish, you’re too... 
by Sam Rainer | Apr 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ronald Reagan once stated, “Status quo, you know, that is Latin for the mess we’re in.” Most churches (and church leaders) that clamor for the status quo are messes. You don’t often hear of a healthy church championing the status quo. Visionary leaders don’t compel...
