10 things to know about leading young adults
Sam Rainer III Monday, May 7th, 2012What are the younger generation looking for in a church leader? How can you equip them to lead today? Allow me to offer 10 insights.
How ambiguity chokes an organization
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, April 9th, 2012A problem with organizations is the larger they become, the more layers of complexity are added.
The power of right now
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Friday, March 9th, 2012By Sam S. Rainer III I am a planner. Much of my life is organized around a schedule. I think of my daily activities as timeslots in a column on my computer calendar. For the most part, it helps me stay timely and keeps me from procrastinating. And yes, I’m that guy who plans out [...]
Managerial hurdles
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Tuesday, February 14th, 2012Much debate exists in the academic world on the difference between managers and leaders. Some say the leader position and the manager position are mutually exclusive.
Lead during conflict
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, January 16th, 2012Every position of leadership has its nuances. We pastors are no different. Those of us who shepherd God’s people have unique demands and quirks that come with our leadership roles in ministry.
The bi-vocational pastor
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, December 19th, 2011
Bi-vocational pastors serve outside the spotlight. In my
Ten bad work habits to kick
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, November 21st, 2011We all struggle with bad habits; at home; at work; privately and publically. Church leaders are no exception. Allow me to share a few of these bad habits through the lens of church life. We can harm otherwise fruitful ministry with these character foibles. Here’s a list of ten bad habits to consider kicking.
Revisit the ‘Hedgehog Concept’
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Tuesday, October 25th, 2011One of the blessings of leading a church is equipping
What to do with hate mail
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Monday, October 10th, 2011Most leaders get them. Every so often someone will send an unwarranted
Falling prey to bad leaders?
BLOGS, Sam Rainer III Friday, September 9th, 2011There is a romance of leadership. Most studies in leadership focus on the top roles. Many leader-centric approaches assume followers are mere recipients of leader-driven change.
