By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Each year, thousands of churches shut their doors and end their ministries. But two Southern Baptist leaders with experience and expertise in church revitalization want to do something about it. A new podcast, Revitalize & Replant with Thom Rainer, will explore the difficult ministry of turning a church around and answer questions … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees approve budget, review reports on new facility
By Carol Pipes ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Lifeway Christian Resources trustees approved a 2017 budget, and heard progress reports on Lifeway’s new headquarters during their board meeting Aug. 29-30 at Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, N.C. Lifeway President and CEO Thom S. Rainer told trustees, “I can honestly say Lifeway’s future is brighter than ever.” “I could … [Read more...]
‘Most dying churches develop me-first mentality’ Rainer writes in new book
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The church was dying and didn’t know it. Attendance was down, the building was mostly empty, and the glory days had long since passed. As a last resort, a church member asked Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO Thom S. Rainer for some advice. Rainer spent a few weeks studying the church, then recommended a number of … [Read more...]
