Thom S. Rainer is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community and resource for church leaders. He has authored several books analyzing church health and church trends. Recently he posted an article on Ten Major Trends for Local Churches in America in 2023.

The past few years have had many challenges for churches and the ministry of BBM. Churches have faced shutting down, going live-stream, and looking for new ways to stay relevant. Some churches simply closed. Other churches found new ways to impact their communities.

The pastor resigned after a relatively short term. Unfortunately this has been the history of the church for the past few pastors over about a twenty year history. Pastoral turnover often leaves a church discouraged and without the ability to effectively lead a pastoral transition. Short term pastoral ministry is a primary factor in churches facing closure or continued ineffectiveness.

The pastor resigned after a short term ministry. Unfortunately this has been the history of the church for the past several pastors over about a twenty year history. Pastoral turnover often leaves a church discouraged and without the ability to effectively lead a pastoral transition. Short term pastoral ministry is a primary factor in churches facing closure or continued ineffectiveness.