HeyJaredThom S. Rainer
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
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- Aug 2, 2026
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Why 'friendly' isn't enough to grow your church (opens the original)
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Most churches want to be known as friendly. And many are. Guests are greeted at the door. Smiles are offered. Hands are shaken. In many congregations, people genuinely care about being kind and welcoming. In today’s culture, friendliness is expected. It is no longer the factor that sets a church apart. Guests are not just looking for a warm welcome; they are looking for meaningful connection, clear purpose, and a place where they can belong. A church can be friendly and still struggle to reach n
Why 'friendly' isn't enough to grow your church (opens the original)
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Most churches want to be known as friendly. And many are. Guests are greeted at the door. Smiles are offered. Hands are shaken. In many congregations, people genuinely care about being kind and welcoming. In today’s culture, friendliness is expected. It is no longer the factor that sets a church apart. Guests are not just looking for a warm welcome; they are looking for meaningful connection, clear purpose, and a place where they can belong. A church can be friendly and still struggle to reach n
Is the 'no food or drinks in the sanctuary' policy harmful? (opens the original)
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A guest walks into the worship center with a cup of coffee. An usher smiles, but then gently says, “I’m sorry, you can’t bring that in here.” The guest nods, takes another sip, and steps back into the lobby to finish it. Nothing harsh was said. No one intended harm. The issue isn’t coffee. It’s culture. Many churches would never say, “We care more about our building than people.” But sometimes, policies quietly communicate exactly that. A simple sign about food or drinks can reveal deeper priori
Is the 'no food or drinks in the sanctuary' policy harmful? (opens the original)
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A guest walks into the worship center with a cup of coffee. An usher smiles, but then gently says, “I’m sorry, you can’t bring that in here.” The guest nods, takes another sip, and steps back into the lobby to finish it. Nothing harsh was said. No one intended harm. The issue isn’t coffee. It’s culture. Many churches would never say, “We care more about our building than people.” But sometimes, policies quietly communicate exactly that. A simple sign about food or drinks can reveal deeper priori
Why pastors should encourage members to carry their Bibles to worship (opens the original)
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A new member showed up at our community group not long ago. He was eager, engaged, and clearly hungry to grow. But when we opened our Bibles, he paused. I assumed he had simply forgotten. It happens to all of us. But then he added, almost casually, “I don’t really use a Bible anymore. At church, everything is on the screen.” In that moment, I was reminded how easily something essential can slowly disappear. No one announces the change. No one plans it. But over time, a generation can lose the si
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