Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better.

- Thom S. Rainer

The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.

- Thom S. Rainer

Church membership is a gift. A gift must be treasured. It should not be taken for granted or considered lightly. Because it is a gift, we must always…

- Thom S. Rainer

Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult …

- Thom S. Rainer

Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.

- Thom S. Rainer

Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past.

- Thom S. Rainer

Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first.

- Thom S. Rainer

Faith and optimism are contagious.

- Thom S. Rainer

We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things our way. But paradoxically, we will find the greatest joy when we c…

- Thom S. Rainer