Rainer on Leadership

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Rainer on Leadership Podcast

Rainer on Leadership is your online home for leadership lessons for the local church. This twice-weekly podcast provides practical training on important issues for church leaders and pastors. For more information, visit ChurchAnswers.com.

  1. 5 HR AGO

    The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a New Church Site

    https://youtu.be/uIKhWQ-ouNY The multisite church movement continues to grow. Today, more small churches start new sites than larger churches. Thom Rainer talks with Jess Rainer about the very practical steps of starting a new site. Jess has started three churches himself. Resources: * Upward Sports * California Baptist University * “How to Launch a New Church Site: Ten Questions Every Leader (and Church Member) Must Answer” by Jess Rainer (affiliate link) * Craft Book Publishing * Brown Church Development Group * Get your FREE eBook, Deferred Maintenance * Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Who is Upward Sports? Upward Sports is the World’s largest Christian youth sports organization, dedicated to partnering with local churches to use sports outreach to reach the community. Upward Sports offers basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and soccer as a league offering. When partnering with Upward Sports, your church can reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel. Upward Sports will customize your sports outreach strategy to support your church budget and community needs. We know one size does not fit all. Now is the time to consider using sports as your 2025 outreach ministry! Schedule a call to learn more about launching a first-class, organized, intentional league in the new year! Visit https://www.upward.org/ChurchAnswers/   Does your church staff have the skills they need to ensure the church succeeds? Have you thought about who can step into leadership? Do you have staff who would benefit from furthering their education? California Baptist University has options for you and your staff! CBU offers more than three dozen undergraduate and graduate degrees online – which can be completed from anywhere in the world. One of these programs is Organizational Leadership. This program helps develop the managerial skills necessary to lead effectively and broaden professional horizons. This online program is designed with the working professional in mind. It will equip you with sought-after leadership skills that are essential to the success of you and your staff. Classes for the Organizational Leadership bachelor’s degree include the topics of exercising influence, complex problem solving, teamwork, decision making and conflict management. You’ll learn to excel and manage in the workplace while integrating ethical principles and integrity to strengthen the foundation of your organization. Professors bring practical, applicable working knowledge into the classroom, while incorporating biblical principles of leadership. Classes start every eight weeks, so students can start any time. * Visit a href="https://calbaptist.

    27 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Burge Report: What Happened to All the White Evangelical Democrats?

    https://youtu.be/hwVTI0-07Uw White evangelicals are among the largest voting groups in America. They tend to vote Republican. Has this tendency always been the case? And what about white evangelical Democrats? Ryan Burge joins Thom and Sam on an election season special to discuss evangelical voting trends. Before 1970, white evangelical Democrats outnumbered white evangelical Republicans. Since 1970, the number of white evangelical Democrats has shrunk dramatically, while the number of white evangelical Republicans has grown. In the 2020 election year, Republicans made up 78% of white evangelicals, while Democrats accounted for only 16%, and Independents were 8%. But another story emerges when you look at how people vote (and not just how they identify). White evangelicals—both Democrats and Republicans—have voted Republican since 1968. For example, in 1972, only 36% of white evangelicals were Republicans, yet 84% of them cast a ballot for Nixon. In the 1960s through the 1980s, a significant number of individuals who did not identify as Republicans were nonetheless voting for Republican candidates. Since the 1980s, however, more white evangelicals have started identifying (and voting as) Republicans. The bottom line: Partisan affiliation is a lagging indicator to another leading indicator, vote choice. White evangelical Democrats disappeared as more of them started affiliating with the Republican party over the course of several decades. Resources: Tithe.ly 2023 State of Church Giving * “A Sixty Year History of White Evangelicals and Politics” by Ryan Burge Ryan Burge * Know Your Community Politics * The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Tithely provides churches around the world with software tools to help them and their ministries thrive. Nearly 40,000 churches use Tithely for online and text giving, managing their people’s information, volunteer management, child check in, church apps and websites, and communicating through email and text messaging. Made up of a team of ministry-minded people, Tithely’s heart is to see the local church empowered with the tools to fulfill their mission. You can sign up for free at Tithely.com - yes that's right, it's free! Tithely's giving platform comes with no monthly fees and no contracts. Get started taking donations in just 5 minutes at Tithely.com. Also, right now Tithely is offering a free report called “2023 State of Church Giving Report.” You can access that report free by clicking on the link in the show notes.

    28 min

  3. 17 SEPT

    The One Simple Move a Church Can Make to Increase Its Giving by 20% or More

    https://youtu.be/mB6xqiTNWZ0 Thom Rainer and Art Rainer share a “secret” that very few church leaders know. Acting upon this information, the church is almost certain to increase its giving by 20% more. Resources: * California Baptist University * Upward Sports * Christian Financial Health * Christian Financial Health Report 2024 * My Church Staff: Interested in the Stewardship Pastor? Email info@churchanswers.com * Christian Money Solutions * Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Does your church staff have the skills they need to ensure the church succeeds? Have you thought about who can step into leadership? Do you have staff who would benefit from furthering their education? California Baptist University has options for you and your staff! CBU offers more than three dozen undergraduate and graduate degrees online – which can be completed from anywhere in the world. One of these programs is Organizational Leadership. This program helps develop the managerial skills necessary to lead effectively and broaden professional horizons. This online program is designed with the working professional in mind. It will equip you with sought-after leadership skills that are essential to the success of you and your staff. Classes for the Organizational Leadership bachelor’s degree include the topics of exercising influence, complex problem solving, teamwork, decision making and conflict management. You’ll learn to excel and manage in the workplace while integrating ethical principles and integrity to strengthen the foundation of your organization. Professors bring practical, applicable working knowledge into the classroom, while incorporating biblical principles of leadership. Classes start every eight weeks, so students can start any time. * Visit https://calbaptist.edu/apply/ to learn more.   Who is Upward Sports? Upward Sports is the World’s largest Christian youth sports organization, dedicated to partnering with local churches to use sports outreach to reach the community. Upward Sports offers basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and soccer as a league offering. When partnering with Upward Sports, your church can reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel. Upward Sports will customize your sports outreach strategy to support your church budget and community needs. We know one size does not fit all. Now is the time to consider using sports as your 2025 outreach ministry! Schedule a call to learn more about launching a first-class, organized, intentional league in the new year! Visit https://www.upward.org/ChurchAnswers/

    25 min

  4. 10 SEPT

    Three Tax Benefits Ministers May Not Know

    https://youtu.be/cIsFXWDuuCs Most pastors and other ministers understand the tax benefits of housing and the ability to take certain deductions, but many are unaware of these three tax benefits. Thom examines all three. Getting RMD tax-free. The power of deductions on Schedule C. Certain educational expenses. Resources: * Upward Sports * California Baptist University * “Housing Allowance for Ministers: Made Easy” by Art Rainer (affiliate link) * Christian Financial Health Report 2024 * My Church Staff: Interested in the Minister of Music and/or the Stewardship Pastor? Email info@churchanswers.com * Church Answers University * Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Who is Upward Sports? Upward Sports is the World’s largest Christian youth sports organization, dedicated to partnering with local churches to use sports outreach to reach the community. Upward Sports offers basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and soccer as a league offering. When partnering with Upward Sports, your church can reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel. Upward Sports will customize your sports outreach strategy to support your church budget and community needs. We know one size does not fit all. Now is the time to consider using sports as your 2025 outreach ministry! Schedule a call to learn more about launching a first-class, organized, intentional league in the new year! Visit https://www.upward.org/ChurchAnswers/   Does your church staff have the skills they need to ensure the church succeeds? Have you thought about who can step into leadership? Do you have staff who would benefit from furthering their education? California Baptist University has options for you and your staff! CBU offers more than three dozen undergraduate and graduate degrees online – which can be completed from anywhere in the world. One of these programs is Organizational Leadership. This program helps develop the managerial skills necessary to lead effectively and broaden professional horizons. This online program is designed with the working professional in mind. It will equip you with sought-after leadership skills that are essential to the success of you and your staff. Classes for the Organizational Leadership bachelor’s degree include the topics of exercising influence, complex problem solving, teamwork, decision making and conflict management. You’ll learn to excel and manage in the workplace while integrating ethical principles and integrity to strengthen the foundation of your organization. Professors bring practical, applicable working knowledge into the classroom, while incorporating biblical principles of leadership.

    22 min

  5. 3 SEPT

    The Implications of the Rise of Non-Denominational Churches

    https://youtu.be/2kvtRyUIqrY Ryan Burge and others offer fascinating research about the growth of non-denominational churches, especially compared to denominational churches. Sam and special guest Matt McCraw look at five of the implications of this movement. * The challenge is still conversion growth. * Denominational churches have been abandoned for a variety of reasons. * Networks and neo-denominations are forming. * Theological distinctives could be challenged. * The implications for ministry training and theological education are profound. Resources: * California Baptist University * Know Your Community Report * Upward Sports * “Leading the Jesus Way: Learning to Lead from the Master” by Matt McCraw * Matt McCraw * Ryan Burge * Church Answers University * Church Answers Central The Everything Church Resource Directory * The Hope Initiative * Get your FREE tool! Attendance Growth Projector Episode Sponsors: Does your church staff have the skills they need to ensure the church succeeds? Have you thought about who can step into leadership? Do you have staff who would benefit from furthering their education? California Baptist University has options for you and your staff! CBU offers more than three dozen undergraduate and graduate degrees online – which can be completed from anywhere in the world. One of these programs is Organizational Leadership. This program helps develop the managerial skills necessary to lead effectively and broaden professional horizons. This online program is designed with the working professional in mind. It will equip you with sought-after leadership skills that are essential to the success of you and your staff. Classes for the Organizational Leadership bachelor’s degree include the topics of exercising influence, complex problem solving, teamwork, decision making and conflict management. You’ll learn to excel and manage in the workplace while integrating ethical principles and integrity to strengthen the foundation of your organization. Professors bring practical, applicable working knowledge into the classroom, while incorporating biblical principles of leadership. Classes start every eight weeks, so students can start any time. * Visit https://calbaptist.edu/apply/ to learn more. Who is Upward Sports? Upward Sports is the World’s largest Christian youth sports organization, dedicated to partnering with local churches to use sports outreach to reach the community. Upward Sports offers basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and soccer as a league offering. When partnering with Upward Sports, your church can reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel. Upward Sports will customize your sports outrea...

    29 min

  6. 30 AUG

    Getting Members Ready to Give at Death Now!

    https://youtu.be/kl3ySGhA3F8 In this NOW series, we delve into three different ways churches can raise money effectively through unique revenue streams. For each of the streams, Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services answers three questions: What is it? How is it used in the church? How are the funds typically raised? Resources: Church Growth Services Get your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends Grow Generosity Academy - Use code THOM for 20% off! * Episode #1: 4 Ways to Increase Giving Now! * Episode #2: You Can Increase Your Building Funds Now! Episode Sponsor:

    21 min

  7. 30 AUG

    You Can Increase Your Building Funds Now!

    https://youtu.be/0fDNEL9yIt4 In this NOW series, we delve into three different ways churches can raise money effectively through unique revenue streams. For each of the streams, Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services answers three questions: What is it? How is it used in the church? How are the funds typically raised? Resources: Church Growth Services Get your FREE eBook, Deferred Maintenance * Episode #1: 4 Ways to Increase Giving Now! * Episode #3: Getting Members Ready to Give at Death Now! Episode Sponsor:

    25 min

  8. 30 AUG

    4 Ways to Increase Giving Now!

    https://youtu.be/ZGF2uUVwGfU In this NOW series, we delve into three different ways churches can raise money effectively through unique revenue streams. For each of the streams, Mike Stadelmayer of Church Growth Services answers three questions: What is it? How is it used in the church? How are the funds typically raised? Resources: Church Growth Services Get your FREE eBook, 5 Generosity Megatrends * Grow Generosity Academy - Use code THOM for 20% off! * Episode #2: You Can Increase Your Building Funds Now! * Episode #3: Getting Members Ready to Give at Death Now! Episode Sponsor:

    23 min
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Rainer on Leadership is your online home for leadership lessons for the local church. This twice-weekly podcast provides practical training on important issues for church leaders and pastors. For more information, visit ChurchAnswers.com.

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  • Creator
    Thom Rainer
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
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