Shane Raynor
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Blog Reaching New People with Bible Studies and Programs
There was a time when people chose their churches based largely on denomination, location, beliefs, or family ties. But with the rise of the internet and the proliferation of…
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Article Discipline and Accountability in a Church Shopper's Market
I grew up in The United Methodist Church, but I wasn’t confirmed until high school. It was about that time that I first encountered The Book of Discipline. I’m not…
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Article 5 Outreach Ideas for Advent
For the Western secular world, the Christmas season starts right after the Thanksgiving Day meal and ends on Christmas Day. Then we set our sights on the New Year. But…
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Blog Unleashing Scripture
In some congregations, the public reading of scripture may be one of the most underdeveloped parts of the worship service. It’s not that we don’t read the Bible in…
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Blog God the Micromanager
At the risk of starting a theological debate, I’d like to ask why so many of us seem to be buying into the philosophy of fatalism. Most people seem to say they don’t…
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Blog Money and Guilt Trips
Several years ago, I was preaching to a group of teenagers about stewardship and I unfortunately played the “feel guilty for spending money” card. I referenced the…
About This Author
Shane Raynor lives in Nashville, TN and is an editor and blogger at Ministry Matters. He has also contributed to Circuit Rider, Good News, The Daily Caller, and Outreach. Shane is a Bible geek, news junkie, social media addict, and serious coffee drinker.
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