Thom Rainer | 5 Traps That Kill Churches | Steve Brown, Etc.

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Our churches face some real challenges – but there's hope. This week, Steve and the gang chat with veteran church consultant Thom Rainer about identifying the dangers that threaten our fellowships. Thom’s latest book is called "Where Have All The Church Members Gone? How To Avoid The Five Traps that Silently Kill Churches." https://amzn.to/4e9bs6f – @TyndaleHouse 🗝️ What's the biggest challenge you see churches facing? Have you discovered anything to helps that situation? Share your story in the Comments. 🗝️ While you're here, please help Key Life by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). That way you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! Get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe – includes FREE access to our behind-the-scenes 'SBE Insider' playlist here on YouTube. And be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: https://www.KeyLife.org/app GUEST BIO Thom Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers (@ChurchAnswers). He has previously served as pastor at four churches and as interim pastor for ten churches. He is also a best-selling author, speaker, professor, and dean. Thom’s latest book is called "Where Have All The Church Members Gone? How To Avoid The Five Traps that Silently Kill Churches" – https://amzn.to/4e9bs6f 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Meet Thom Rainer 05:31 - Why Thom remains an 'Obnoxious Optimist' 06:38 - Did the pandemic create or just magnify problems in the church? 07:47 - "I love you, so I'll be there when it's convenient..." 13:06 - Thom on the unique narrative approach he took with his book 15:10 - A jaw-dropping stat about Church Answers 16:43 - The rare occasions when a church closing isn't a bad thing 24:45 - Dispelling a BIG myth about the church and the pandemic 27:16 - The #1 reason for church decline in America is... 30:00 - Approach your pastor about these issues with THIS 33:17 - The secret hero of the church? The pastor's wife. 36:00 - "There is hope." 37:38 - Steve's closing thoughts 40:11 - Next week's guests are... Follow us on Social! ▶ X/TWITTER – /keylifenetwork ▶ FACEBOOK – /keylifenetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM – /keylifenetwork Key Life participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.

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