by Sam Rainer | Jan 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
In my previous post I briefly discussed a study that revealed five trends in the church from the previous ten years. This post is dedicated to five trends that will affect the church during the next ten years. But I’ll lean upon the greater wisdom of my... by Sam Rainer | Dec 29, 2008 | Uncategorized
Ed Stetzer highlights on his blog a ten-year study that reveals changes in American congregations since 1998. This study, the National Congregation Study Wave II, directed by Mark Chaves, a professor at Duke University, compared over 1,505 congregations in 2006-2007... 
by Sam Rainer | Dec 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
What is the American preference for Christmas greetings? Pew Research recently posted data from a survey: When given the option of hearing “Merry Christmas” or a less religious greeting — like “Happy Holidays” — in stores and... by Sam Rainer | Dec 24, 2008 | Uncategorized
What is the American preference for Christmas greetings? Pew Research recently posted data from a survey: When given the option of hearing “Merry Christmas” or a less religious greeting — like “Happy Holidays” — in stores and... by Sam Rainer | Dec 23, 2008 | Uncategorized
Great leaders are typically great organizers and communicators of vision. They inspire with their plans for the future. Just as important as a grand vision, however, is a grand appreciation for the moment at hand. While it is not as widely discussed as other... by Sam Rainer | Dec 17, 2008 | Uncategorized
LifeWay Research has data from a new survey that answers the question: Despite several high-profile court cases over the past few years that tried to limit religious speech and the display of religious items in the workplace, most Americans have no problem with...
