The Church Answers Podcast

The Church Answers Podcast

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The Church Answers Podcast episodes

  • A Look at “Simple Church” 18 Years Later

    Thom thought this book had big potential the first time co-author Eric Geiger presented the research to him. He was right. Still, the book had its flaws. Thom attempts to do an objective assessment of the book and its impact 18 years after it was published.

    Resources:
    • Chaney & Associates
      • The Everything Church Resource Directory
        • “Simple Church: Returning to God’s Process for Making Disciples” by Thom S. Rainer and Eric Geiger (affiliate link)
          • Simple Church Growth Certification – coming soon!
            • The Hope Initiative
              • Church Answers Central Membership
              • Episode Sponsor:

                Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                • The post A Look at “Simple Church” 18 Years Later appeared first on Church Answers.

                  11 min
                • The Future of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only): Two Views

                  Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he looks at their future in American demographics from two opposing perspectives.

                  Resources:
                  • Chaney & Associates
                    • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                      • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                        • Ryan Burge
                          • The Hope Initiative
                            • Church Answers Central Membership
                            • Episode Sponsor:

                              Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                              • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                              • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                              • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                              • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                              • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                              • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                              • The post The Future of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only): Two Views appeared first on Church Answers.

                                12 min
                              • Getting the Gospel to the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) Before They Join the Church

                                Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he addresses how CHRINOs become members of the church without being Christians. He also offers concrete steps to prevent this reality from occurring in your church.

                                Resources:
                                • Chaney & Associates
                                  • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                                    • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                                      • The Hope Initiative
                                        • Church Answers Central Membership
                                        • Episode Sponsor:

                                          Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                          • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                          • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                          • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                          • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                          • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                          • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                          • The post Getting the Gospel to the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) Before They Join the Church appeared first on Church Answers.

                                            11 min
                                          • How Can the Church Reach the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)?

                                            Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the three major groups of CHRINOs: churched CHRINOs, cultural CHRINOs, and unchurched CHRINOs.

                                            Resources:
                                            • Chaney & Associates
                                              • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                                                • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                  • The Hope Initiative
                                                    • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                    • Episode Sponsor:

                                                      Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                      • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                      • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                      • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                      • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                      • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                      • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                      • The post How Can the Church Reach the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                        12 min
                                                      • Why Do We Even Have CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)?

                                                        Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are likely not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the cultural and church-related factors that caused this large demographic to form.

                                                        Resources:
                                                        • Chaney & Associates
                                                          • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                                                            • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                              • “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                                • “I Am a Christian” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                                  • Know Your Beliefs
                                                                    • The Hope Initiative
                                                                      • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                      • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                        Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                        • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                        • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                        • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                        • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                        • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                        • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                        • The post Why Do We Even Have CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                          12 min
                                                                        • The Three Major Groups of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)

                                                                          Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he looks at the three major groups of CHRINOs: churched CHRINOs, cultural CHRINOs, and unchurched CHRINOs.

                                                                          Resources:
                                                                          • Chaney & Associates
                                                                            • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                                                                              • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                                                • The Hope Initiative
                                                                                  • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                                  • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                                    Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                                    • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                                    • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                                    • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                                    • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                                    • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                                    • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                                    • The post The Three Major Groups of the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only) appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                                      11 min
                                                                                    • Who Are the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)?

                                                                                      Thom takes six episodes to take a deep-dive look at the demographic groups that claim they are Christians but are probably not true believers. In this episode, he provides a profile of the CHRINOs.

                                                                                      Resources:
                                                                                      • Chaney & Associates
                                                                                        • The Everything Church Resource Directory
                                                                                          • “The CHRINO: Christian in Name Only” by Thom S. Rainer
                                                                                            • Know Your Church
                                                                                              • The Hope Initiative
                                                                                                • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                                                • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                                                  Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                                                  • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                                                  • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                                                  • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                                                  • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                                                  • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                                                  • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                                                  • The post Who Are the CHRINOs (Christians in Name Only)? appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                                                    12 min
                                                                                                  • How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Opportunities for Significant Cost Saving, Part 3

                                                                                                    Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this third episode, he looks at how many churches save a lot of money by moving some of their staff and functions to work-from-anywhere.

                                                                                                    Resources:
                                                                                                    • Chaney & Associates
                                                                                                      • The Hope Initiative
                                                                                                        • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                                                        • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                                                          Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                                                          • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                                                          • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                                                          • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                                                          • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                                                          • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                                                          • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                                                          • The post How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Opportunities for Significant Cost Saving, Part 3 appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                                                            11 min
                                                                                                          • How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: The Accountability Issue, Part 2

                                                                                                            Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this second episode, he tracks how some churches are making sure those who work outside the church facilities are held accountable.

                                                                                                            Resources:
                                                                                                            • Chaney & Associates
                                                                                                              • The Hope Initiative
                                                                                                                • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                                                                • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                                                                  Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                                                                  • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                                                                  • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                                                                  • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                                                                  • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                                                                  • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                                                                  • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                                                                  • The post How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: The Accountability Issue, Part 2 appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                                                                    11 min
                                                                                                                  • How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Non-Ministry Staff, Part 1

                                                                                                                    Thom’s three-part series examines how the massive work-from-anywhere movement has affected churches. In this first episode, he examines its impact on non-ministry staff.

                                                                                                                    Resources:
                                                                                                                    • Chaney & Associates
                                                                                                                      • The Hope Initiative
                                                                                                                        • Church Answers Central Membership
                                                                                                                        • Episode Sponsor:

                                                                                                                          Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances. 

                                                                                                                          • Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.
                                                                                                                          • Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.
                                                                                                                          • At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.
                                                                                                                          • Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.
                                                                                                                          • From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.
                                                                                                                          • Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.
                                                                                                                          • The post How the Work-from-Anywhere Movement Has Impacted Churches: Non-Ministry Staff, Part 1 appeared first on Church Answers.

                                                                                                                            11 min

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