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Why Tracking Church Attendance Is Important – Rainer on Leadership #50223:50

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Podcast Episode #502 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Numbers are important, but they aren’t ultimate in the church. Today, we discuss why you should be counting and how, but we also discuss how to avoid making numbers your focus. Some highlights from today’s episode include: There is no r ...…

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How to Deal with the Constant Critic in Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #50123:18

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Podcast Episode #501 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Critics are real in the church. And for many pastors, they are incessant. Today, we discuss how to deal with the constant critic in your church. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Praying for a critic not only can change a cr ...…

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Why Many Churches Will Quadruple Their Outreach Efforts This Year – Rainer on Leadership #50025:20

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Podcast Episode #500 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We celebrate episode 500 with donuts and a discussion on why churches are really cranking up their intentional outreach this year. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Easy church growth due to reaching cultural Christians is n ...…

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What Pastors Need to Do When They Are Deeply Hurt – Rainer on Leadership #49922:07

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Podcast Episode #499 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Church members and ministry circumstances can hurt pastors. It will happen, and pastors need a response plan. Today, we discuss how to handle being hurt in ministry. Some highlights from today’s episode include: It’s not if a pastor wil ...…

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10 Reasons for Optimism in 2019 – Rainer on Leadership #49823:32

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Podcast Episode #498 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We kick off 2019 with 10 reasons we are optimistic about churches. From an openness to consulting to church revitalization, we are seeing God move in churches in fresh ways. Some highlights from today’s episode include: One of the worst ...…

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Seven Keys to Protecting Your Ministry During Your Building Program – Rainer on Leadership #49723:40

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Podcast Episode #497 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Tim Songster of Cosco & Associates joins us to discuss his new book on healthy church design and how churches can best navigate through a building program. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Any problem that exists in a churc ...…

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The Six Most Common Regrets of Pastors and How to Overcome Them – Rainer on Leadership #49623:03

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Podcast Episode #496 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify On this Christmas day, we discuss some common regrets by pastors as well as how to avoid and overcome them. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Years 5-7 are often the most fruitful of a pastor’s tenure. Your family should be ...…

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How to Move Forward When the Pastor and the Staff Member Are Not Aligned – Rainer on Leadership #49523:54

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Podcast Episode #495 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Alignment is essential if you want a healthy church staff. Today we discuss how to improve the alignment of both your staff and your church. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Ministries need to be aligned with the vision and ...…

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Five Ways Churches Are Unintentionally Forcing Pastors Out – Rainer on Leadership #49424:47

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Podcast Episode #494 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We’v found that many pastors are forced out unknowingly by churches. Today, we cover five ways your church may unknowingly be pushing your pastor away. Some highlights from today’s episode include: The rare exceptions make headlines, bu ...…

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Five Incredible Tools for Better Stewardship in Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #49323:44

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Podcast Episode #493 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Not a week goes by without me being asked to recommend a resource for some aspect of stewardship in the church. Today, we cover five of the ones we recommend the most. Some highlights from today’s episode include: When dealing with outs ...…

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6 Reasons Many Church Leaders Stop Leading Outwardly – Rainer on Leadership #49223:00

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Podcast Episode #492 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Inward focus is natural for churches. It takes intentional effort and supernatural power to overcome this inward focus. Today, we discuss six reasons why it is so difficult to overcome. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Ther ...…

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Five Types of Interventions for Churches Needing Revitalization – Rainer on Leadership #49125:09

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Podcast Episode #491 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Interventions can meet a great need in churches—and many churches need them. Today we discuss five types of interventions, and I tell the story of my strangest church consultation moment. Some highlights from today’s episode include: On ...…

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Primary Factors That Led to a Pastor’s Call to Ministry – Rainer on Leadership #49023:21

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Podcast Episode #490 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify A call to ministry is intensely personal, but for many pastors the call shares a few common themes. Today, we discuss six of those themes. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Those in ministry often (and almost always) feel ca ...…

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Five Common Ways Pastors Overcome Sermon Blocks – Rainer on Leadership #48921:38

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Podcast Episode #489 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Sunday comes every week for a pastor. And that means a sermon needed nearly every week. Today, we discuss how to combat sermon block if and when that happens. Some highlights from today’s episode include: The more you can plan ahead wit ...…

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Trends in the Number of Weekends a Pastor Preaches Each Year – Rainer on Leadership #48822:51

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Podcast Episode #488 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Preaching trends are changing in churches. Today, we look at why many preachers are preaching less every year and why that’s a good thing. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Not only are pastors preaching fewer weeks per year ...…

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Why Is the Music So Loud in My Worship Service? – Rainer on Leadership #48723:00

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Podcast Episode #487 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Mike Harland joins us to answer one of the biggest questions in church worship services today: why is it so loud? Some highlights from today’s episode include: The loudness of church music creates an engagement issue for those in the pe ...…

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Six Surprising Time Drainers of Church Leaders – Rainer on Leadership #48622:22

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Podcast Episode #486 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Like us all, pastors and church leaders only have a certain amount of time in their week. So it’s important to know what can lead to time drain during the week. Today, we discuss six such items. Some highlights from today’s episode incl ...…

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Why Pastors’ Honeymoons are Getting Shorter – Rainer on Leadership #48521:20

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Podcast Episode #485 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Honeymoons always end. There are some things that can be done by a new pastor to extend them, but there are definitely some other things that can be done to cut them short. Today we discuss why many are being cut shorter these days. Som ...…

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Seven Reasons the 10+ Year Pastorate Is Becoming More Common – Rainer on Leadership #48422:26

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Podcast Episode #484 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Data shows pastoral tenure is increasing. Today we examine why more pastorates are reaching double digit tenure. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Bigger isn’t always better. It’s usually the same problems just with more peo ...…

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Six Social Media Posts Church Leaders Should Avoid – Rainer on Leadership #48323:38

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Podcast Episode #483 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Social media can be great for expressing yourself, getting news, meeting new friends, and living out your faith. The problem comes when we post something not so smart. Today we cover six areas to avoid on social media. Some highlights f ...…

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Should the Pastor Have Visibility to Members’ Giving? – Rainer on Leadership #48225:20

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Podcast Episode #482 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Groups that get donations usually have visibility of who gives what. But what about a church? Should a pastor know who is giving and how much? Today, we discuss. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Changes in a church member’s ...…

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Six Ways to Minister after a Miscarriage – Rainer on Leadership #48122:11

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Podcast Episode #481 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Miscarriage is a difficult live event for those going through it. It’s often not handled well by ministers, either. Today we discuss how to better handle these events in life and ministry. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Y ...…

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Ten Goofy Criticisms of Pastors – Rainer on Leadership #48023:29

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Podcast Episode #480 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We asked our members at Church Answers for the wildest criticisms they had ever received. The answers did not disappoint. Some highlights from today’s episode include: I still remember criticisms from 25 years ago. They stick with a pas ...…

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Five Major “What If” We Regrets We Are Hearing from Churches – Rainer on Leadership #47923:40

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Podcast Episode #479 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Regret often comes when it’s too late to change things in a church. Today, we discuss five of the most common regrets we hear from churches. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Sometimes, churches need to relocate for good rea ...…

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Altar Calls, the Perfect Pastoral Work Week, and Other Listener Questions – Rainer on Leadership #47822:52

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Podcast Episode #478 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We get a lot of questions here at Rainer on Leadership. Today, we take some time to talk about vacations with church members, altar calls, and the perfect pastoral work week. Some highlights from today’s episode include: You shouldn’t a ...…

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The Six Characteristics of a Scrappy Church – Rainer on Leadership #47724:34

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Podcast Episode #477 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify My latest book, Scrappy Church, was written to offer hope to churches who think they may not have a future. God is not done with your church yet. Some highlights from today’s episode include: God has put you at your church for a reason. ...…

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Seven Traits of a Healthy Church – Rainer on Leadership #47621:24

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Podcast Episode #476 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We need healthy churches. I’ve committed my ministry to helping churches grow healthier. But what does a healthy church look like? Today, we discuss seven traits they exhibit. Some highlights from today’s episode include: For too many c ...…

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Should a Church Pursue Legacy Giving? – Rainer on Leadership #47521:01

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Podcast Episode #475 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Legacy giving, or inherited funds, is something that churches often do not pursue. Today we discuss why that’s often a mistake and how to do so. Some highlights from today’s episode include: There is a fear in churches that members will ...…

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Sacred Cows to Be Aware of in Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #47425:00

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Podcast Episode #474 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify We recently ran a Twitter poll to find out the most dealt with sacred cows in churches. The responses were both hilarious and worrisome. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Sacred cows are often sacred not simply because of th ...…

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Seven Reasons Why Writing Handwritten Notes Will Revolutionize Your Ministry – Rainer on Leadership #47321:10

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Podcast Episode #473 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio • Spotify Handwritten notes are a lost art for many. Today, we discuss why they are so important and how you can use them to boost encouragement in your church and ministry. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Cultivating a habit of wri ...…

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Six Reasons Why Churches Continue to Get Immature Christians in Leadership Positions – Rainer on Leadership #47221:46

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Podcast Episode #472 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Leadership in the church tends to fall to those who are either the loudest or who want it the most instead of who is spiritually mature enough to handle it. Today we explore why this happens and how to avoid it. Some highlights from today’s episo ...…

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Why I’m Starting Revitalize Network – Rainer on Leadership #47123:55

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Podcast Episode #471 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio I recently announced the launch of Revitalize Network—a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on helping churches revitalize. Today, we discuss the details of the network and how you can join us. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Many ...…

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A Look Back at My Time at LifeWay – Rainer on Leadership #47026:46

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Podcast Episode #470 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio With my upcoming retirement from LifeWay, we take time to look back on my 13 years as president. We discuss the challenges, the wins, the fun times, and the walk on the beach that changed the course of LifeWay forever. Some highlights from today’ ...…

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Five Types of Infrequent Attendees – Rainer on Leadership #46921:56

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Podcast Episode #469 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Declining attendance isn’t as much of an issue in churches as declining frequency of attendance. Today we discuss those who miss frequently and how to solve that. Some highlights from today’s episode include: For the Christian, corporate worship ...…

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Five Key Reasons Churches Become More Unified – Rainer on Leadership #46823:39

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Podcast Episode #468 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Church unity is an issue in many churches. Fighting, gossip, and bullying can really play havoc on unity. Today, we discuss why and how churches can become more unified. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Jesus wanted churches to be un ...…

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How to Say No to Church Members – Rainer on Leadership #46723:36

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Podcast Episode #467 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Pastors often fall into the trap of being people pleasers. Today, we discuss why and how you can say no to requests or even demands from church members. Some highlights from today’s episode include: One of the most freeing things a leader can do ...…

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Why Staff Issues Are Among the Most Painful Church Issues – Rainer on Leadership #46622:16

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Podcast Episode #466 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Church staffing can be tricky in today’s churches. On this episode we discuss reasons church staffing issues can hurt a church and how to deal with them. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Bad hiring is endemic in churches, and we end ...…

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Why Poor Discipleship Is Such a Big Issue in Many Churches – Rainer on Leadership #46523:25

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Podcast Episode #465 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Discipleship is something churches say they do, but also something they don’t always really understand. Today we explain why. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Too many church leaders either don’t under stand discipleship or don’t und ...…

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Your Church Has Been Offered a Facility…Now What? – Rainer on Leadership #46423:43

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Podcast Episode #464 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Tim Cool joins us to discuss facility management and why a free building could be the most expensive building your church has. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Total annual operational costs of your church building should run between ...…

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What to Do If You Desire Excellence in the Church, but You Are Not Seeing It – Rainer on Leadership #46321:06

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Podcast Episode #463 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Many churches aspire to excellence, but unfortunately many of them miss the mark. Today we discuss how to excel in your church. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Most frustrations for pastors and church staff are the result of minor i ...…

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Eight Ways Church Members Can Help Pastors Avoid Burnout — Rainer on Leadership #46221:18

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Podcast Episode #462 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Burnout is a real issue for many, and pastors are not exempt. Today we discuss how church members can help their pastor avoid it. Some highlights from today’s episode include: There are times that need ministry on a 24/7 basis. But there should a ...…

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Why Some Interim Pastorates Are Successful When Others Are Not – Rainer on Leadership #46123:01

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Podcast Episode #461 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Pastoral transition happens all the time. Today we discuss what makes for a successful interim pastorate and how InterimPastor.University can help. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Interim pastors need to help give a church hope. No ...…

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Five Major Ways to Improve Your Worship Services – Rainer on Leadership #46023:15

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Podcast Episode #460 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio There are several things you can do in worship services to improve the experience for guests and members. Today we discuss five such things—four of which cost nothing. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Poorly done announcements can re ...…

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Why People Don’t Invite Others to Church – Rainer on Leadership #45923:24

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Podcast Episode #459 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio A recent LifeWay Research study reported on the invite habits of American churchgoers. Today, we examine the results and discuss how to correct the problems. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Nearly two-thirds of Protestant churchgoer ...…

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Problems Churches Face When They Don’t Have a Pastor – Rainer on Leadership #45824:27

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Podcast Episode #458 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio William Vanderbloemen joins us to discuss the problems churches often face when they are pastorless. Some highlights from today’s episode include: When a church loses a pastor, it can expect a 5-15% drop in giving. The larger a church, the bigger ...…

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Why Digital Giving Options Are Vital for the Financial Health of Your Church – Rainer on Leadership #45722:09

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Podcast Episode #457 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio If churches want the next generation of members to give to their full potential, digital giving options are a must. Today, we explain why. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Regardless of the size of your church, you should have digita ...…

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Nine Key Statistical Insights from Churches in 2018 – Rainer on Leadership #45625:49

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Podcast Episode #456 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Tony Morgan joins us to discuss statistical trends he’s finding in churches today and what those trends can mean for your church in the future. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Churches shouldn’t settle when it comes to attendance, b ...…

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The Value of Women in the Workplace and the Rise of Working from Home – Rainer on Leadership #45522:23

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Podcast Episode #455 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Shannon Miles joins us today to discuss her new book, The Third Option, and the rise of working from home. Some highlights from today’s episode include: “It’s important to have women in the room and speaking into major decisions in the church and ...…

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Eight Warning Signs Your Church Is Drifting from God’s Mission – Rainer on Leadership #45422:19

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Podcast Episode #454 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Is your church aligned with God’s intended mission for her? A post by Sam Rainer serves as the basis of today’s discussion on warning signs that you might be drifting from God’s mission. Some highlights from today’s episode include: You may recog ...…

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Seven Reasons People Give More to Their Church – Rainer on Leadership #45321:33

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Podcast Episode #453 SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play • iHeart Radio Money is a subject too many pastors avoid—but they shouldn’t. It’s important to preach and teach on biblical stewardship. Today we explain seven ways that can lead to increased giving. Some highlights from today’s episode include: Pastors shouldn ...…

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