Top Posts and Podcast Episodes from 2018

2018 was another stellar year at ThomRainer.com. To all who have visited the site in 2018, thank you for reading, for listening, and for commenting. The community that has grown here in the comments section is unlike typical comments sections at websites. It’s encouraging, engaging, and inspiring. Thank you, readers.

Without any further delay, here are the top 5 posts of the year at ThomRainer.com:

Why I Am Retiring from LifeWay
Four Key Attitudes That Are Killing Church Attendance
Suicide, Depression, and Pastors: One Way Church Members Can Help
Five Reasons Many Pastors Struggle with Depression
15 Common Sacred Cows in Churches

Here are the top 5 podcast episodes of Rainer on Leadership in 2018:

Episode 413: How to Develop a Welcoming Worship Ministry
Episode 428: What Pastors and Church Staff Tell Us They Wished They Had Learned at Seminary
Episode 415: Eight Questions Welcoming Churches Ask
Episode 414: 9 Keys for Church Members to Be More Guest Friendly This Easter
Episode 430: Seven Time Eaters for Pastors and Staff

Here are the top 5 podcast episodes of Revitalize & Replant in 2018:

Episode 57: Why Declining Churches Often Run Off Pastors
Episode 42: Why Dying Churches Blame Everyone But Themselves
Episode 32: Understanding the Impact of Community Involvement on Church Health
Episode 29: Differences in Large Church vs. Small Church Revitalization
Episode 45: Is Our Denomination Dying?

Thanks again to all of you who made 2018 another wonderful year at ThomRainer.com