Rainer on Leadership

Your online home for leadership lessons for both the church and the workplace.

Rainer on Leadership is a religion podcast hosted by Thom Rainer, with 101 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Thom Rainer hosts Rainer on Leadership, a religion show with 101 episodes published.

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  The Burge Report: Why Gen Z Might Be the Least Mobile Generation in American History

  Sep 28, 202627 min

  Americans are moving far less than they did in previous generations, and Gen Z may become the least mobile generation in American history. In the 1950s, about 20% of Americans moved each year. By 2019, that number had fallen to roughly 11%. Even more surprising, younger adults are more likely than older generations to say they have lived in the same local community their entire lives. Nearly half of those born in the early 2000s report never having moved from their local community. Ryan and Sam discuss how this trend also has implications for churches. People who stay rooted in one place appear somewhat more likely to remain connected to religious life than those who move away. Moving disrupts habits, relationships, and rhythms—including church attendance. For many dechurched people, the issue may not be a conscious rejection of faith, but the loss of a weekly rhythm after relocating. The post The Burge Report: Why Gen Z Might Be the Least Mobile Generation in American History appeared first on Church Answers .

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  How to Prevent Your Discipleship Model from Aging Out with the Older Generations

  Sep 24, 202625 min

  Many churches are beginning to recognize that their discipleship systems are no longer working as well as they once did. The problem is not necessarily neglect. In many cases, the problem is that the model was built for a different era—one marked by more frequent church attendance, earlier marriage, more stable family rhythms, and Baby Boomers providing much of the volunteers. That world is fading. Josh and Sam discuss how churches that adjust their discipleship strategies now will be better positioned to disciple effectively ten and twenty years from today. The post How to Prevent Your Discipleship Model from Aging Out with the Older Generations appeared first on Church Answers .

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  My Hope for Lifeway: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell, President and CEO of Lifeway

  Sep 21, 202624 min

  Sam and Thom welcome Dr. Ryan Blackwell to Rainer on Leadership to share his hope for Lifeway as the 11th President and CEO. The post My Hope for Lifeway: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell, President and CEO of Lifeway appeared first on Church Answers .

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  What Has Changed the Most in Preaching the Last 20 Years?

  Sep 17, 202626 min

  Preaching has not changed in its core calling: proclaiming God’s Word faithfully to God’s people. But the context around preaching has changed dramatically. Josh and Sam discuss the major changes in preaching over the last two decades. Pastors today must still preach the text, but they also have to work harder to explain context, build trust, apply Scripture clearly, and communicate in a world conditioned by short-form content. The post What Has Changed the Most in Preaching the Last 20 Years? appeared first on Church Answers .

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  The Problem of Ageism and Church Staff Near Retirement

  Sep 14, 202623 min

  Many churches say they value older adults, but their staffing decisions often tell a different story. Thom and Sam discuss how ageism is a real and often overlooked problem in church personnel decisions, especially for staff members approaching retirement. Churches may seek “younger energy,” cut older staff under the banner of stewardship, or assume older workers cannot adapt. But a healthy, multigenerational church should value a multigenerational staff and help older leaders finish well. The post The Problem of Ageism and Church Staff Near Retirement appeared first on Church Answers .

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