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The Church Answers Podcast with Thom Rainer is fast-paced, to the point, and sometimes witty. It addresses one question about church life and leadership in just ten minutes. Buckle your seatbelt and take a ride into the world of congregational health in a fun and fascinating way.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 22
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- Sep 16, 2026
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Why Your Church’s Front Door Is Bigger Than You Think (opens the original)
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The Rainers discuss big opportunities to make the front door bigger and more effective. The post Why Your Church’s Front Door Is Bigger Than You Think appeared first on Church Answers .
Five Things Churches Keep Doing That No Longer Work (opens the original)
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Jess and Thom review five areas where churches keep repeating mistakes. The post Five Things Churches Keep Doing That No Longer Work appeared first on Church Answers .
Five Giving Strategies Almost No Church Is Using (opens the original)
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Jess and Thom share five innovative and rare strategies that increase giving in the church. They estimate that fewer than one percent of churches use any of these strategies. The post Five Giving Strategies Almost No Church Is Using appeared first on Church Answers .
The Incredible Story of First Baptist Church of San Francisco: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell (opens the original)
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Jess and Thom welcome Dr. Ryan Blackwell, President and CEO of Lifeway, to The Church Answers Podcast. He shares the incredible story of First Baptist Church of San Francisco. The post The Incredible Story of First Baptist Church of San Francisco: An Interview with Dr. Ryan Blackwell appeared first on Church Answers .
Four Better Questions than “What Percent Should Our Church Personnel Expenses Be?” (opens the original)
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Though percentage metrics are helpful, church leaders should ask these questions. Jess and Thom explain why these four questions are most helpful. The post Four Better Questions than “What Percent Should Our Church Personnel Expenses Be?” appeared first on Church Answers .
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