Thom S. Rainer Quotes

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

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

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

So if we approach church membership from the perspective of entitlement, we have it upside down. You always ask first what you can do for your church.

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

Faith and optimism are contagious.

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

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