by Sam Rainer | Oct 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Some church leaders love to swim in a sea of spreadsheets. If you are among them, then October is likely your favorite month. The vast majority of churches budget on a calendar year, which means the spreadsheets come out in full force about the same time as pumpkin... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The best leaders for the church are those who demonstrate a willingness to serve first. Is servant leadership necessary in every situation? No, but pastors and church leaders should have a default posture of service. If you’re unwilling to be a servant leader, then... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this week’s show: We discuss the idea of competition and ministry. Is it healthy for us to compete with one another? Is it ever appropriate for churches and church leaders to have a sense of competition with one another? [spreaker type=player... 
by Sam Rainer | Oct 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Vision is overrated. Too many leaders put too much weight on their vision and not enough on other important matters of leadership. Culture, discipline, accountability, and creativity are just as important as vision. That being said, leadership does not happen without... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Both extroverts and introverts can lead well. Both can lead poorly. Personality is only one part of leadership. However, your personality as a leader comes with intrinsic advantages and challenges. For example, the extroverted pastor tends to work a room better than... 
by Sam Rainer | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Through Church Answers, I receive a lot of questions about churches. I also ask a lot of questions when I’m consulting and coaching. Over the years, I’ve refined the types of questions I ask and the way I ask questions. Some questions don’t elicit much of a response....
