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> [The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/the-concept-of-an-inactive-church-member-is-an-oxymoron-biblically-no/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

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## More by Thom S. Rainer

> [Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult situations.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/weak-leaders-of-churches-blame-people-and-circumstances-breakout/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/churches-should-evaluate-everything-they-do-to-determine-how-it-can/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/we-will-never-find-joy-in-church-membership-when-we-are-constantly/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Simple church leaders are designers. They design opportunities for spiritual growth. Complex church leaders are programmers. They run ministry programs.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/simple-church-leaders-are-designers-they-design-opportunities-for/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Fearful leaders love to stay in the morass of insignificant details. Because the details are usually unimportant, it is difficult to make a mistake…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/fearful-leaders-love-to-stay-in-the-morass-of-insignificant-details/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/the-concept-of-an-inactive-church-member-is-an-oxymoron-biblically-no/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Prayerful Commitment 1 God, open my eyes that I might see my church as You see it. Let me see where change needs to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/prayerful-commitment-1-god-open-my-eyes-that-i-might-see-my-church-as/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/some-churches-would-rather-die-than-to-get-out-of-the-comfort-of-the/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“you are there to meet the needs of others. You are there to serve others. You are there to give. You are there to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/you-are-there-to-meet-the-needs-of-others-you-are-there-to-serve/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/so-if-we-approach-church-membership-from-the-perspective-of/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [Faith and optimism are contagious.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/faith-and-optimism-are-contagious/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Myth # 2: The unchurched are turned off by denominational names in the church name.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/myth-2-the-unchurched-are-turned-off-by-denominational-names-in-the/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Even if the church began to grow on its own, the members of the dying church would only accept the growth if the new…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/even-if-the-church-began-to-grow-on-its-own-the-members-of-the-dying/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [“Churches with high expectations not only reach the unchurched but retain them as well.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/churches-with-high-expectations-not-only-reach-the-unchurched-but/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

> [Church membership is a gift. A gift must be treasured. It should not be taken for granted or considered lightly. Because it is a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thom-s-rainer/church-membership-is-a-gift-a-gift-must-be-treasured-it-should-not-be/)

[Thom S. Rainer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thom-s-rainer/)

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