by Sam Rainer | Feb 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
A recent LifeWay Research newsletter published some encouraging excerpts from the new book, Lost and Found (by Ed Stetzer, Richie Stanley, and Jason Hayes). The research in this book reveals exciting news for the church. Your impact in the community not only reaches... by Sam Rainer | Jan 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o9nmUB2qls&eurl=http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2009/01/30/a-glimpse-of-the-future/&feature=player_embedded] The above video should only heighten our sense of urgency in sharing the gospel message. We’ve got to stay... by Sam Rainer | Jan 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
Dave Gibbons at the Out of Ur blog raises the topic of “third culture” in a fascinating post. You can read the complete post here. Third culture is a sociological term used to describe a person who has spent significant time in another culture, thus incorporating... by Sam Rainer | Jan 21, 2009 | Uncategorized
According to a new Ellison Research study, Protestant churchgoers are no more loyal to their denomination than they are to bathroom tissue. Just for clarification, people are not that loyal to bathroom tissue. This statistical snippet comes from the study: Just 16% of... by Sam Rainer | Jan 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
Helping people grow more spiritually mature is not a new concern for churches. It has been the goal all along. Developing a process of discipleship within your church structure, however, is a strategic issue that has been terribly neglected. Rather than developing a... by Sam Rainer | Jan 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
A new Barna Group research project reveals that Christianity is no longer the default spiritual setting for Americans. The fading of the Christian faith in America has been widely discussed. For most, this conclusion is not surprising: Half of Americans believe the...
