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 choose to be last. That's what Jesus meant when He said the last will be first. True joy means giving up our rights and preferences and serving everyone else.
Churches should evaluate everything they do to determine how it can be done better. - Thom S. Rainer
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
The concept of an inactive church member is an oxymoron. Biblically, no such church member really exists.
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
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…
Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult … - Thom S. Rainer
Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult …
Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance. - Thom S. Rainer
Confident and courageous leaders have no problems pointing out their own weaknesses and ignorance.
Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past. - Thom S. Rainer
Some churches would rather die than to get out of the comfort of the past.
Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first. - Thom S. Rainer
Healthy church membership means you find your joy in being last, instead of seeking your way and being first.
Faith and optimism are contagious. - Thom S. Rainer
Faith and optimism are contagious.
Passion means making the choice to do that for which we can make the greatest difference. It means saying no to opportunities that may be good but no… - Thom S. Rainer
Passion means making the choice to do that for which we can make the greatest difference. It means saying no to opportunities that may be good but no…
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