Thom Rainer

Bestselling author, Thom Rainer, returns to the podcast to discuss the three biggest shifts he's seeing in the church right now: the death of denominations, the stunning decline in peoples' commitment to evangelism and the promising hope for small churches through digital evangelism. Get more on this episode by going to https://careynieuwhof.com/episode513.

Thom Rainer discusses the future of megachurches in North America, redefining what qualifies as a megachurch. They explore the reasons behind the formation of megachurches and why Boomers played a significant role. The discussion touches on the decline of many institutions and the shift towards individuality over big establishments.

Debunking the myth that conservative churches are growing while liberal ones decline. Importance of aligning theology with practice for growth. Challenges faced by denominational churches in the face of declining membership. The rise of non-denominational churches and caution against relying on transfer growth. Benefits and pitfalls of denominational alignment. Future of denominational entities in a changing world.