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Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers and Executive Director of Revitalize Network. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he received his degree in business administration. He received both the master of divinity and the Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary.

Dr. Rainer has served as pastor of four churches. He is the former president of Rainer
Group consulting. He served for twelve years as dean at Southern Seminary and for thirteen years as the president and CEO of LifeWay Çhristian Resources.

Dr. Rainer has authored or co-authored 33 books. Among his greatest joys are his family: his wife Nellie Jo; three sons, Sam, Art, and Jess; and eleven grandchildren.

They Don’t Hate You: What the Data Really Says About the Nones

One of the reasons I love my work is that I can quantify things that we often only understand through “vibes.” That’s a common refrain I hear in comments from folks: “I feel like this is happening…” And they want me to provide hard data that either reinforces or challenges their perceptions.

I think that’s especially common among Christians. Many feel that a significant share of Americans are agai

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“Introverts don't like small talk conversation, but they typically don't mind writing. The more people can "see" you on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or a blog, the more they will feel like they know you, even though you don't have one-on-one interaction with them.”
Thom S. Rainer

“Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.”
Thom S. Rainer

“If outside forces and culture were the reasons behind declining and non-influential churches, we would likely have no churches today. The greatest periods of growth, particularly the first-century growth, took place in adversarial cultures. We are not hindered by external forces; we are hindered by our own lack of commitment and selflessness.”
Thom S. Rainer, I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference

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