A Conversation with Thom Rainer, Part 1

Mark welcomes Thom Rainer to the podcast to discuss denominational trends in North America.

Debunking the myth that conservative churches are growing and liberal churches and denominations are declining.
Simply holding correct beliefs (orthodoxy) without having a correct practice (orthopraxy) will not guarantee growth and vitality.
Are the declining numbers in SBC membership primarily due to churches cleaning up their rolls?
Non-denominational churches are the only consistently growing group among evangelicals, but even this can be misleading.
What are the benefits of being aligned with a denomination or convention?
What are some of the pitfalls of being aligned with a denomination or convention?
What is the future of entities in the world we live in now?

Published March 22, 2024