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
Can You Identify Facts in a News Story? Many Americans Can’t
The Pew Research study found that people were more likely to think news statements are factual when the statements appeal to their side, even if the statements were opinions. The findings address concerns about fake news.
New Articles
The Way We Do the Things We Do
In my last few years of observing how we go about discipleship in church, hearing the verbal communication of welcome and community and observing the nonverbal communication like methods and actions, it’s becoming clearer to me that one reason the church is losing the rising generations is due in part to the fact that they only accept the love they’ve been told they deserve.
New Podcasts
Tony Morgan: Know Your Mission Field
“Church leaders should ask, ‘Who are we trying to reach?’” - Tony Morgan
