“Churches with high expectations not only reach the unchurched but retain them as well.” — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“When high expectations are communicated to members, the unchurched are attracted to these churches that have meaningful membership. One such church among the churches we have received information on is Carron Baptist Church, an African-American church in Washington, D.C. They… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult situations. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“Simple church leaders are designers. They design opportunities for spiritual growth. Complex church leaders are programmers. They run ministry programs.” — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“Fearful leaders love to stay in the morass of insignificant details. Because the details are usually unimportant, it is difficult to make a mistake… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“Prayerful Commitment 1 God, open my eyes that I might see my church as You see it. Let me see where change needs to… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“you are there to meet the needs of others. You are there to serve others. You are there to give. You are there to… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
“Myth # 2: The unchurched are turned off by denominational names in the church name.” — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share Image
