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    Rainer on Leadership

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    How Long Should Church Staff Members Stay after They Announce Their Resignations? Mar 03, 2020
    Show notes

    There are many reasons a staff member may announce their resignation. There are an equal amount of questions as to how long the staff member should stay after they announce their resignation. Thom and Sam discuss this important question and share their thoughts about how to approach this situation.

    Highlights:

    • It depends.
    • Retirements are usually different than resignations.
    • The reason for the departure is a big factor.
    • Resources for the interim period are factors as well.
    • Moral failure calls for immediate departure.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Next: Pastoral Succession that Works by William Vanderbloemen
    • Church Future Indicator
    • How to Move Forward with Revitalizing a Church Webinar
    • Anatomy of a Revived Church by Thom S. Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post How Long Should Church Staff Members Stay after They Announce Their Resignations? appeared first on Church Answers.

    How Church Leaders Deal with Gossip in the Church Feb 28, 2020
    Show notes

    Gossip is an issue dealt with in scripture and a habit Christians are mandated not to take part in, but is unfortunately still a problem leaders deal with on a consistent basis. How do leaders deal with gossip in the church? Sam and Thom discuss common practices of church leaders who deal with gossip in the church and what we can learn from them.

    Highlights:

    • Most leaders do nothing at all.
    • Some leaders have a designated person or persons to deal directly with the gossiper.
    • It is rare for the pastor to confront the gossiper directly.
    • Increasing numbers of churches are addressing it in a church covenant.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Church Future Indicator
    • How to Move Forward with Revitalizing a Church Webinar
    • I Will Sermon Series by Sam Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post How Church Leaders Deal with Gossip in the Church appeared first on Church Answers.

    Four Major Changes in Preaching the Past Decade Feb 25, 2020
    Show notes

    You may feel like an expert on the topic of preaching, but we often don’t evaluate the changes taking place in the world of preaching. We will focus on four major changes to preaching within the past decade and the reason behind these changes.

    Highlights:

    1. More churches have multiple preachers/teachers.
    2. More churches expect preachers to preach in different venues or sites.
    3. Fewer churches expect preachers to preach two or more different sermons each week.
    4. More preachers are largely done preparing their sermons by Wednesday or Thursday.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Church Future Indicator
    • How to Move Forward with Revitalizing a Church Webinar

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post Four Major Changes in Preaching the Past Decade appeared first on Church Answers.

    Interview with Vance Pitman on the topic of his new book, Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You Feb 21, 2020
    Show notes

    Vance Pitman is one of our favorite leaders. We are excited to share our recent interview with Vance as he shares his journey and the story behind his powerful new book, “Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You.”

    Bio:

    Vance Pitman is the pastor of Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, a church he planted in 2001. He speaks across America and around the world to inspire people to join in God’s eternal, redemptive mission of making disciples and multiplying the church among every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. He lives outside Las Vegas, Nevada, with his family.

    Highlights:

    • How did an Alabama boy end up in Las Vegas?
    • Every book has a story behind it. What is your story about Unburdened?
    • Why do so many Christians work so hard and get so tired trying to live for Jesus?
    • You emphasize relationships as being key to following Jesus. Expand on that.
    • What are some other key points that a reader will take away from Unburdened?

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You – by Vance Pitman
    • Vance Pitman Leadership Podcast
    • Revitalization Specialty Certification

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post Interview with Vance Pitman on the topic of his new book, Unburdened: Stop Living for Jesus So Jesus Can Live through You appeared first on Church Answers.

    A New Way to Know Your Community Feb 18, 2020
    Show notes

    To say we are excited about this new report is an understatement. Church Answers now offers an incredible demographic and psychographic report known as Know Your Community. A basic name for this incredible resource which will help you reach and love your community. Listen in as Thom and Sam discuss the report, how it was created, and why it is an important resource for your church and its future growth.

    Highlights:

    • It’s hard to reach your community if you don’t know your community.
    • It’s easier to love your community if you know your community.
    • The call to lead a church is a call the shepherd the community.
    • Perceived demographics are often different than actual demographics.
    • The Know Your Community report and how to get it.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • The Know Your Community Report
    • Church Future Indicator
    • Micro Consultations
    • Anatomy of a Revived Church

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post A New Way to Know Your Community appeared first on Church Answers.

    How to Respond When Church Members Hold Key Leadership Positions But Don’t Attend Faithfully Feb 14, 2020
    Show notes

    The issue at hand is sensitive, but we want to provide clarity on best practices. How do you respond to key leaders who don’t attend church faithfully? Listen in as Thom and Sam provide five options for how to address this area of concern.

    Highlights:

    1. Option 1: Do nothing (and watch things get worse).
    2. Option 2: Discover the reason behind the infrequent attendance.
    3. Option 3: Address the issue one-on-one with the person.
    4. Option 4: Reset the criteria for leadership in the policies or bylaws.
    5. Option 5: Ask ley leaders to sign a covenant.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • I Will – Thom S. Rainer
    • Example of a Church Covenant
    • Outreach Bundle

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post How to Respond When Church Members Hold Key Leadership Positions But Don’t Attend Faithfully appeared first on Church Answers.

    Where Many Americans Find Meaning in Life and How It Affects Your Church Feb 11, 2020
    Show notes

    Where do you find meaning in life? Family, career, your faith? Thom and Sam dive into current data from Pew Research to discover where many Americans find meaning in life and how it practically applies to your church.

    Highlights:

    1. Family (40% in closed-ended questions, 69% in open-ended questions). Some churches compete with culture; other churches complement culture.
    2. Religious faith (20% and 20%). Churches should recognize the intensity of this issue for those who find meaning here.
    3. Careers (4% and 34%). It’s important, but it’s not close to being the most important.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Pew Research – Where Americans Find Meaning in Life
    • The Discipleship Funnel – FREE Webinar

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post Where Many Americans Find Meaning in Life and How It Affects Your Church appeared first on Church Answers.

    Should Pastoral Candidates’ Identities Be Kept Confidential until They Are Formally Presented to the Church? Point/Counterpoint Feb 07, 2020
    Show notes

    We think this episode is unique because of its specificity. Over the course of today’s episode of Rainer on Leadership, Thom and Sam debate the pros and cons of keeping pastoral candidates’ identities confidential until being formally presented.

    Highlights:

    1. No. The congregation can’t make an informed decision if they are told at the last minute.
    2. Yes. The current church of the pastoral candidate will be stressed and in limbo until a decision is made.
    3. No. If the call is meant to be, God will protect the candidate and the candidate’s church.
    4. Yes. If the call of the pastor fails, the pastor may effectively have no church.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Rainer on Leadership Episode #611
    • The Discipleship Funnel – FREE Webinar
    • Church Future Indicator
    • Evangelism in the 21st Century – Thom S. Rainer
    • Anatomy of a Revived Church – Thom S. Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post Should Pastoral Candidates’ Identities Be Kept Confidential until They Are Formally Presented to the Church? Point/Counterpoint appeared first on Church Answers.

    A Tool to Give You an Idea Where Your Church Is Headed in the Future Feb 04, 2020
    Show notes

    Chuck Lawless from the Church Answers team joins us to talk about an exciting new tool created by Southeastern Seminary. The Church Future Indicator is a free tool everyone will want to get ahold of. The tool is helpful and gives great insight into where your church is headed.

    Highlights:

    1. A tool meant to be a motivator, not a discourager
    2. The need for churches to face reality
    3. The need for churches to have hope and solutions
    4. Hint #1: The Primacy of Prayer
    5. Hint #2: The Great Commission Is Still Great

    Other Highlights:

    • A church cannot turnaround until they are ready to face reality.
    • The Church Future Indicator tool helps churches see hope for the future.
    • Praying churches are led by praying pastors.
    • It is a sin to be good when God has called us to be great.
    • The Great Commission is still great.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Church Future Indicator
    • Pray and Go
    • Breakout Churches – Thom S. Rainer

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post A Tool to Give You an Idea Where Your Church Is Headed in the Future appeared first on Church Answers.

    Three More Trends for Churches in 2020 Jan 31, 2020
    Show notes

    Thom and Sam continue their conversation from episode #610 examining major trends churches can anticipate and prepare for in the coming year. While some of these trends will seem familiar, others will be new with the hope all will be informative and helpful for church growth.

    Highlights:

    1. Evangelism will return to its rightful place of importance and priority.
    2. Fewer pastors and church staff members will be compensated full-time wages.
    3. Fewer churches will align exclusively with denominations.

    Other Highlights:

    • Churches will return to the basics and the call to the Great Commission.
    • There are a number of pastors choosing to become marketplace vocational, staying within the context of community businesses and ministering part-time for the church.
    • Contract work is a great opportunity for those who believe they may be called to ministry.
    • As the gig economy grows, the number of full-time staff members will decrease.
    • Many churches will identify with multiple organizations, networks, and denominations.

    Resources mentioned in today’s podcast:

    • Rainer on Leadership – Episode #610
    • Church Consultation University
    • Evangelism in the 21st Century
    • Family Church – West Palm Beach, FL

    Episode Sponsors

    Vanderbloemen has been serving churches for nine years, but did you know that Vanderbloemen also serves Christian schools, nonprofits, and Christian businesses? So if you’re listening, and you know a Christian school, nonprofit, or values-based business that is hiring, contact our friends at Vanderbloemen for your staffing needs.

    For more information, visit Vanderbloemen.com.

    The mission at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by equipping students to serve the church and fulfill the Great Commission. The school offers more than 40 different degree programs, including the new Master of Arts in Church Revitalization in partnership with Church Answers and the Revitalization Network. This 37-hour degree is designed to help students move established churches from flatlining to flourishing.

    Learn about this program and more by visiting sebts.edu. Where are you going? Southeastern will help you get there.

    Feedback

    If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here on Church Answers.

    The post Three More Trends for Churches in 2020 appeared first on Church Answers.

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