Top 14 Posts of 2014

Because of the readers of this site, this year has been a record year for ThomRainer.com. I am humbled so many of you visit this site, share my articles and those by Dr. Lawless, and subscribe to the blog and podcast. I never could have imagined the volume of response I have seen to the articles posted here. Thank you again to all who have read, shared, and commented on the posts in 2014. I can’t wait to see what 2015 will bring.

Here are the top 14 posts of 2014 at ThomRainer.com:

14. – Seven Warning Signs of Affairs for Pastors and Other Church Staff

The conversation is always sad, always tragic. And do you know what the most common theme I’ve heard in all of these conversations? — “I never thought this would happen to me.”

 

13. – Seven Warnings for Church Leaders Who Use Social Media

Social media can harm the ministries of those in Christian leadership. So, whether your platform is a blog, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google Plus, or many others, please note these seven warnings. Indeed, it is my prayer that you will heed these seven warnings.

 

12. – 11 Differences between a College Football Fan and a Church Member

Caution: While I do write these comparisons with some humor and a lot of hyperbole, you might get just a bit uncomfortable reading them. That may indicate there is some truth in each of them.

 

11. – Six Reasons Some Churches Are Moving Back to One Worship Style

I spoke to a number of pastors whose churches had made the shift back to a singular worship style. I asked about their motivations for leading their congregations in such a direction. I heard six recurring themes, though no one leader mentioned more than three for a particular church.

#6-10: Coming Tuesday

#1-5: Coming Wednesday

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