Notable Voices and the Week in Review: September 1, 2018
Pastors, Don’t Roll Over Your 403(b) to an IRA Just Yet — Art Rainer
Should ministers roll over their 403(b) to an IRA? Should you get an ARM (adjustable rate mortgage)? We hit on these topics in this episode of The Money Challenge Podcast. Enjoy!
Americans Believe in God, But Also Psychics and Crystals — Facts & Trends
Four in 10 Americans (42 percent) believe spiritual powers rest in physical objects like mountains, trees, and crystals, according to a new study of American religion from Pew Research. A similar number (41 percent) believe in psychics. A third (33 percent) believe in reincarnation, while 29 percent believe in astrology.
8 Dangers of Church Revitalization — Chuck Lawless
I’m convinced we need to focus on church revitalization as well as church planting to reach North America. At the same time, though, I see at least these dangers in church revitalization:
11 Things A Pastor’s Kid May Be Thinking – That You May Not Even Realize — Kendal Drinkwine
So how do expectations compare to what pastor’s kids are actually going through? From my experience, here are 11 things you may not know pastor’s kids are thinking about their relationship with their parents.
This Week at ThomRainer.com:
15 Common Sacred Cows in Churches
To the delight of some and to the chagrin of others, I conducted an informal social media poll to find out what the audience deemed the most common sacred cows in their churches. The answers were voluminous. Some of the conversations were hilarious. Some people just got mad. Imagine that…READ MORE
Why I Am Retiring from LifeWay
Tonight, during the regularly scheduled meeting of the LifeWay board, I announced my retirement as president and CEO. I will step down when the new CEO is named, or in one year, whichever comes first…READ MORE
What’s Next for Me after LifeWay?
While I do look forward to a lot more flexibility to spend time with my family, I will continue to do the work of ministry. I cannot imagine a life otherwise. Here are my plans for now:..READ MORE
Eight Ways Church Members Can Help Pastors Avoid Burnout
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode462.mp3
What to Do If You Desire Excellence in the Church, but You Are Not Seeing It
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Rainer on Leadership
http://media.blubrry.com/thomrainer/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/Episode463.mp3
Is Serving in a Revitalization a Unique Calling?
by Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe | Revitalize & Replant
http://media.blubrry.com/revitalizereplant/s3.amazonaws.com/TheExchange/RevitalizeReplant/RR-Episode056.mp3
