Thom Rainer
Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources (LifeWay.com). Among his greatest joys are his family:
his wife Nellie Jo; three sons, Sam,
Art, and Jess; and six grandchildren.
He was founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His many books include Surprising Insights from the Unchurched, The Unexpected Journey, and Breakout Churches.
Latest News
Girls, Staff Members Kidnapped from Christian-Run High School Released
“Several people prayed in churches and mosques,” Ohemu Fredrick told reporters regarding the returned students and staff members. “Through their prayers, God brought us help. God used a former governor of Kaduna state to assist us.”
New Articles
25 Largest Children’s Ministries in the Nation (2019)
Each year, Outreach magazine puts out a list of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation. Without exception, the churches always have a great children's ministry.
New Podcasts
Mark DeYmaz: Tithing Is Not Enough If Churches Want to Survive
Are you struggling with church funding? Mark DeYmaz says, “In this day and age, the church, like most families, is going to require multiple streams of income for funding going forward.” But what does that mean?
