We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy when we choose to be last. That's what Jesus meant when He said the last will… — 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
Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
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
“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
“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
The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
“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
Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past. — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
“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
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
“Myth # 2: The unchurched are turned off by denominational names in the church name.” — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
“Even if the church began to grow on its own, the members of the dying church would only accept the growth if the new… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
“Churches with high expectations not only reach the unchurched but retain them as well.” — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
Church membership is a gift. A gift must be treasured. It should not be taken for granted or considered lightly. Because it is a… — Thom S. Rainer Copy Share
