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Rainer on Leadership

Thom Rainer
Church Leadership
Church Growth
Community Engagement
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Church Attendance
Leadership
Discipleship
Upward Sports
Church Revitalization
Southern Seminary
Churches
Baby Boomers
Evangelism
Pastoral Care
Stewardship
Church Safety
Pastoral Leadership
Christianity
Deferred Maintenance
Dying Churches

Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.

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Sam welcomes Dr. Nijay Gupta to the Rainer on Leadership podcast. He is a senior translator for the New Living Translation, a Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, and the author of several academic books including most recently A Beginner... more

Summer often exposes a quiet reality in many churches: some members begin shopping for a new congregation. In this episode, Josh and Sam address why this happens and how leaders should respond. If you’ve faced it, you are not alone. Every long-tenure... more

In this episode, Thom and Sam explore one of the most sobering questions church leaders face: Why do formerly active members quietly disappear for good? After years of research with people who once attended faithfully but haven’t returned to any chur... more

In this episode, Josh and Sam explore what sets apart pastors who stay at one church for ten, twenty, or even thirty years and still lead with energy and joy. Long-tenured pastors aren’t just “hanging on.” They’ve built habits that sustain both their... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Whitfield
Crisis communication expert
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Episode: What to Say (and Not Say) Immediately After a Church Crisis
Dr. Burge
Guest; author referenced for article on baby boomers
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Episode: The Burge Report: Gen Z and the Church: Lonely, Cautious, Skeptical, But… Open
Donnie Sisk
Pastor, First Baptist Pelham, Alabama
First Baptist Pelham, Alabama
Episode: After 25 Years of Consistent Recreation Ministry, This Church Discovered Something…
Brad Rhoads
Subject matter expert from Grace Marriage, guest on the episode
Grace Marriage
Episode: Marriage Discipleship Is the Missing Piece in Family Ministry
Dr. Andy Miller
President of Wesley Biblical Seminary
Wesley Biblical Seminary
Episode: Before You Enroll: What You Need to Know About Seminary
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

Hosts

Thom Rainer
Host with extensive leadership experience in church networks and resources; frequently discusses governance, church growth, and leadership strategies.
Sam Rainer
Co-host and governance expert with focus on ministry leadership, church governance, and practical ministry resources.
Josh King
Co-host focusing on practical leadership topics, ministry life, and engaging with guests and sponsors.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 501 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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 States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RDL79
    United States4 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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Breezy banter can distract, but content remains useful for leaders.
Insightful leadership discussions with practical church governance advice.
Offers solid tools and notes for church health assessment.
Strong depth on ministry topics; occasionally branding or sponsor mentions feel heavy.

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Crucial Commitments: 5 Simple Decisions That Members of Healthy and Growing Churches Make
Q: What does radical prayer look like in practice?
Radical prayer is prayer that is integrated throughout the church's activities and ministries, not just a perfunctory opening or closing prayer, but a sustained, organized effort to bathe everything in prayer.
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.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show exploring leadership in both church and organizational settings. Episodes cover topics like church governance, member engagement, demographics, crisis communications, and leadership sustainability, often weaving in real-world case studies, templates, and sponsor resources to help leaders build healthier organizations. The hosts frequently discuss governance structures, multi-site dynamics, ministry strategies, and the balance between tradition and innovation, making it useful for pastors, ministry leaders, and nonprofit executives seeking actionable guidance and tools.

A noteworthy angle is the consistent emphasis on practical frameworks (e.g., governance, membership management, and discipleship strat... more

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