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Rainer on Leadership

Thom Rainer
Church Leadership
Community Engagement
Church Growth
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Discipleship
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Leadership
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Church Revitalization
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Southern Baptist Convention
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Southern Seminary
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Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.

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While some church power struggles stem from bad actors, a more common cause is blurred lines. In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle one of the most common sources of church dysfunction: confusion between what the board should do and what the staff sho... more

Josh and Sam have a little fun and pull back the curtain on some personal quirks of pastors.

• We become meteorologists on Saturday night.

• We jam to music that isn’t Christian.

• No, we don’t want to come to your wedding rehearsal.

• We for... more

Institutional trust has collapsed nationwide across all age groups, but Gen Z is entering adulthood at historically low levels of trust toward institutions and toward other people. Yet there is a surprising glimmer of hope when it comes to religious ... more

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Many Christians feel uneasy simply throwing away a damaged or worn Bible. While there are no official rules, Josh and Sam discuss several thoughtful and reverent ways to handle a copy of Scripture that has served its purpose.

Reverent Burial

One hi... more

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Recent Guests

Donnie Sisk
Pastor, First Baptist Pelham, Alabama
First Baptist Pelham, Alabama
Episode: After 25 Years of Consistent Recreation Ministry, This Church Discovered Something…
Dr. Andy Miller
President of Wesley Biblical Seminary
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Episode: Before You Enroll: What You Need to Know About Seminary
Brad Rhoads
Creator of Grace Marriage, focusing on ongoing marriage ministries.
Grace Marriage
Episode: Unbelievable: 72% of Churches Have No Marriage Ministry!
Dr. Andy Miller III
President of Wesley Biblical Seminary
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Episode: NEW Research: What Really Matters in Theological Education?
Travis Clark
Pastor of First Baptist Church in Caldwell, NJ
First Baptist Church Caldwell
Episode: Small-Church Breakout Growth: The Incredible Story of First Baptist Caldwell, NJ
Tim Byer
Pastor of Faith in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Orioles fan.
Faith in Glen Burnie
Episode: An Entrepreneurial-Minded Pastor in an Established Church: The Unique Story of a Baltimore Congregation
Michael Kelley
A member of the Rooted Network and contributor to church leadership discussions
Rooted Network
Episode: Three Things Every Church Small Group Leader Should Be Doing
Tim Cool
Expert in church facilities and founder of Smart Church Solutions
Smart Church Solutions
Episode: Many Churches Face Future Sticker Shock with Deferred Maintenance
Dr. Burge
Expert on the Presbyterian Church in America, featured in the Burge Report segment
Episode: The Burge Report: The Biggest Little Denomination: The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

Hosts

Thom Rainer
Host of the show, focuses on church leadership and leadership topics; frequent contributor across episodes.
Sam Rainer
Co-host and commentator; covers ministry strategy and leadership topics.
Josh King
Co-host and contributor; provides practical insights and commentary on leadership topics.
Josh Rainer
Co-host with focus on ministry strategies (labelled as Josh Rainer in some records).

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 502 ratings
  • Rainers bilk Christians

    Just another Rainer family money-grab to keep the Rainer kids flush with cash donations from poor Southern retirees. Tom, you are bright but have failed to help the Church with its #1 most obvious problem--and Tom won't even say the name because he knows it's the cancer invading our congregations. Speak truth or the Church will continue to shrink 5%+ every year.

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    1
    bgyvju7osdn5cqz1wp4k6xt80f3i2a
    United Statesa year ago
  • More than leadership

    Thom and Sam have been around and pretty much seen it all in church ministry. Allow them to help you avoid pitfalls, and elevate your goals, for God’s glory. There is a larger mine of resources from the Church Answers website. We need it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry Van Weeren
    Canada2 years ago
  • Poor audio

    Unable to listen because some speakers are loud while others can hardly be heard. Great content though!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    rm@c973
    United States2 years ago
  • Becoming more of an infomercial

    Have been listening to this podcast for a while and really enjoyed it at the beginning, but the longer it goes, the more I feel like I’m listening to an infomercial and them promote their sponsors

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    3
    RDL79
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful topics…

    My ministry has benefited greatly from these podcasts. The topics are quite helpful- many “real life” kind of scenarios…things I really face (or might face in the future). This is a great equipping resource. And as for personal preference, the length is perfect. I enjoy the bullet points kind out outline with a conversational tone. This makes this podcast very easy to listen to for me. I don’t miss very many episodes. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EdEarnest
    United States4 years ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Burge Report: Gen Z and the Church: Lonely, Cautious, Skeptical, But… Open
Q: What's the cutoff for Gen Z by birth year?
There isn't a single official cutoff; most demographers place Gen Z around the early 2010s, with estimates ranging around 2010-2012, leading to a few overlapping individuals depending on where you set the line.
The Burge Report: Who’s Really Watching Online Church?
Q: What is the definition of online worship?
Online worship generally includes any church-related content consumed through a screen, but its effectiveness depends on the definition and execution.
The Burge Report: Who’s Really Watching Online Church?
Q: Ryan, tell us, who's watching us?
Online attendance mainly consists of existing churchgoers, rather than attracting new ones, which challenges the initial promise of online worship.
The Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
Q: How can business leaders incorporate this generational thinking into their companies?
By following scriptural guidance and sometimes making decisions that may not initially appear profitable, leaders can create a strong foundation for generational success.
The Legacy Life with David Green, Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, CEO of Legacy Stone
Q: Can you give some specific examples of how your family has passed down these values across generations?
David reflects on how his parents' love for the Lord influenced him and his siblings to serve God, emphasizing their living example of faith.

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What is Rainer on Leadership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused program offering practical guidance for church and workplace leaders. Episodes frequently center on safeguarding churches, ministry strategy (discipleship, marriage ministry, and small-church vitality), leadership development, event effectiveness, and online community management. The show often weaves in real-world anecdotes, how-to tactics, and sponsor reads, making it a hands-on resource for pastors, church staff, and nonprofit leaders seeking actionable ideas and scalable systems. A standout trait is the long-running emphasis on church growth and governance, with frequent guest experts and a candid banter style among hosts that some listeners find engaging and some find distracting.

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2. Dr. Andy Miller
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7. Michael Kelley
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